PAK vs NZ Highlights: New Zealand clinched a nail-biting four-run win against Pakistan in the 3rd T20I on Tuesday, 18th April. Chasing a total of 164, Pakistan were down and out after losing seven wickets. However Iftikhar Ahmed with a late blitz brought the chase down the wire. The batsman slammed a fifty, but he couldn’t help Pakistan get over the line as the hosts were all-out for 159 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With the win, New Zealand stay alive in the five-match series as they trail 1-2. Follow PAK vs NZ LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
PAK vs NZ Highlights: New Zealand seal nail-biting four-run victory in 3rd T20I to stay alive in the series against Pakistan – Watch Highlights
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A breathtaking masterclass from @IftiAhmed221 almost got Pakistan over the line as New Zealand prevail in the third T20I by 4️⃣ runs#PAKvNZ | #CricketMubarak pic.twitter.com/Z0mp9NVHHq
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 17, 2023
Ahmed brought Pakistan back into the contest from 88-7 with a whirlwind 24-ball 60 as they attempted to chase down New Zealand’s 163-5. Needing 15 to win from Neesham’s final over, he hit a six and a four to reduce the target to five off the last three deliveries.
But Neesham had Ahmed caught at long-on by Daryl Mitchell and then after a dot ball dismissed last man Haris Rauf in the same manner. Ahmed led the fightback with Faheem Ashraf as the pair added 61 for the eighth wicket. Ashraf scored a 14-ball 27 studded with two sixes and as many fours.
Earlier in the innings, Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals. PRolific opening pair Babar Azam (one) and Mohammad Rizwan (six) both were dismissed by the fourth over with the score on just 17. Azam was caught at third man off pacer Adam Milne while Rizwan was found short of his crease after trying to take a sharp single.
Pakistan were further jolted by left-arm spinner Rachin Ravindra who dismissed Fakhar Zaman (17) and Imad Wasim for three while Saim Ayub fell to Neesham for 10. Ish Sodhi dismissed Shaheen Shah Afridi for six and Milne accounted for Shadab Khan for 16, leaving Pakistan reeling.
Earlier, New Zealand’s innings was anchored by Latham’s 64 after winning the toss. Latham, who hit seven fours and two sixes, added 65 for the third wicket with Mitchell who scored a 26-ball 33. Mark Chapman made 16 not out off nine balls as New Zealand managed to score 51 in the last five overs. Shaheen — playing his 50th T20I — took 2-33 while his fellow pacer Rauf finished with 2-31.
PAK vs NZ Highlights: New Zealand seal nail-biting four-run victory in 3rd T20I to stay alive in the series against Pakistan – Watch Highlights
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