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Pakistan Suffers Worst T20I Defeat Against New Zealand

Pakistan Crushed by New Zealand in Record-Breaking T20I Loss

Pakistan hit a new low in T20I cricket, suffering a crushing nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The loss—with 59 balls remaining—marked Pakistan’s worst-ever T20I defeat in terms of balls left.

Batting Collapse: Pakistan Folds for 91

After being put into bat, Pakistan’s new opening pair of Mohammad Haris and debutant Hasan Nawaz failed to make an impact, both getting dismissed for ducks. Muhammad Irfan Khan (1) and vice-captain Shadab Khan also departed early, leaving Pakistan reeling at 3 for 1 in 2.2 overs.

The batting lineup never recovered, with Khushdil Shah (32) being the only player to cross 30 runs. Pakistan eventually folded for 91 in 18.4 overs, their fifth-lowest total in T20Is.

New Zealand’s bowlers dominated, with Jacob Duffy (4 wickets), Kyle Jamieson (3), Ish Sodhi (2), and Zakary Foulkes (1) tearing through Pakistan’s batting order.

New Zealand’s Dominant Chase

New Zealand comfortably chased 92 in just 10.1 overs, losing only one wicket. Tim Seifert (44 off 29) and Finn Allen (34)* ensured a smooth victory, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

This defeat surpassed Pakistan’s previous worst loss in terms of balls remaining—a nine-wicket defeat to Australia in 2018, where the Aussies chased the target with 55 balls to spare in Harare.

Pakistan’s Biggest T20I Defeats While Batting First

Margin Balls Remaining Opponent Venue Year
Nine wickets 59 New Zealand Christchurch 2025
Nine wickets 55 Australia Harare 2018
Seven wickets 52 Australia Hobart 2024
Ten wickets 51 South Africa Johannesburg 2007
Ten wickets 49 Australia Perth 2019

Pakistan’s worst-ever T20I loss while batting second also came against New Zealand in 2016, when they were bowled out for 101 while chasing 196 in Wellington, suffering a 95-run defeat.

What’s Next?

The second T20I will be played in Dunedin on Tuesday, where Pakistan will aim to bounce back and level the series.

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