Christchurch : New Zealand defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in fourth T-20 international of five-match series in Christchurch.
Batting first, Pakistan scored 158 runs for the loss of five wickets in allotted twenty overs. For Pakistan, Muhammad Rizwan scored 90 runs and remained not out.
A New Zealand T20I record 4th-wicket partnership (139) between Glenn Phillips (70*) and Daryl Mitchell (72*) leading the team to victory.
New Zealand achieved the target in 18.1 overs for the loss of three wickets. New Zealand lead the series by 4-nil.
Mohammad Rizwan on Saim Ayub said that “At the international level, players need some time”. A heroic unbeaten 90 from Mohammad Rizwan, He held firm while other Pakistan batters faltered.
Saim Ayub has taken 8 catches in the series so far – no fielder has ever taken more catches in a bilateral T20I series.