New Zealand Crushes Pakistan in First T20I with Dominant 9-Wicket Win

Pakistan's revamped squad collapses to 91 all out as New Zealand's bowlers, led by Kyle Jamieson, dominate in Christchurch.

New Zealand secured a commanding victory in the first T20I, chasing Pakistan's 91-run total in just 10.1 overs with nine wickets in hand.
Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy led New Zealand's bowling attack, taking 3-8 and 4-14, respectively, to dismantle Pakistan's batting lineup.
Pakistan's top order crumbled to 11-4 within five overs, marking their lowest T20 score on New Zealand soil.
New Pakistan captain Salman Agha acknowledged the team's poor performance and emphasized the need to adapt quickly for the next match in Dunedin.
New Zealand's Tim Seifert scored 44 runs off 29 balls, playing a key role in the swift and decisive chase.