In the opening match of the five-match series of T-20, New Zealand beat Pakistan by nine wickets in Christchurch today (Sunday). Batting first, Pakistan scored 91 runs for all out in 18.4 overs. In reply, New Zealand achieved the victory target of 92 runs for the loss of one wicket in 10.1 overs.

A new era for Pakistan white ball cricket got off to a rough start Sunday with a nine wicket loss to New Zealand in the first of five Twenty20 internationals. First time captain Salman Ali Agha led a new look team into the match which followed Pakistan's poor performance at home in the 50-overs Champions Trophy and began its buildup to the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Pakistan are bowled out for 91 - their lowest T20 total in New Zealand - in the series opener in Christchurch.

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Pakistan are in deep trouble after a crushing loss in the first T20I. Asked to set a target at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, Salman Agha & Co. faltered, managing just 91 runs. New Zealand’s pacers ran riot,

New Zealand takes an early lead in the five-match T20 series after Pakistan’s batting collapsed for less than 100 runs.

New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell said that his team could've restricted Pakistan to an even lower score after bowling them out for 91 in the 1st T20I.

Pakistan slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the first Twenty20 against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday after failing to defend a meagre score of 91.

New Zealand defeated Pakistan by nine wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series at Hagley Oval on Sunday, thanks to a stellar performance by their openers. Chasing a small target of 91, Tim Seifert and Finn Allen made light work of the chase, with a blistering 53-run partnership in the powerplay.

New Zealand are missing key players because of the IPL, but should still be formidable in familiar conditions at home