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Monday, May 12, 2025

NZ vs PAK Ball by Ball Commentary

91/10(18.4 ov)
92/1(10.1 ov)
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 9 wickets

Commentary

3:59 AM IST Right then, that is it from today's thrilling match, which concluded with a convincing win for New Zealand. The second T20 between these teams is just around the corner, scheduled for Tuesday, March 18th at 1.15 am GMT. We invite you to join us again a bit early for the pre-match buildup. Until then, take care and cheers!
3:58 AM IST Michael Bracewell, the skipper of New Zealand, says that it was a great day and it was fun to see Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy bowl. Adds that they will put the same efforts in their following games as well.
3:58 AM IST Salman Agha, the skipper of Pakistan, says that it was a difficult outing for them and they need to move on from this. Adds that they will try to leave this behind and bounce back in their next game. Adds that new ball works well for New Zealand and they will try to do the same with the ball in the next game.
3:54 AM IST Kyle Jamieson is the Player of the Match. He says that the conditions were good, and it worked well for them. Adds that it feels good to get an early lead in the series and it was a great team effort. Ends by saying that Jacob Duffy was impressive as well and it was fun to see him at the other end.
3:51 AM IST Stay tuned for the Presentations...
3:50 AM IST Earlier in the game, New Zealand dominated with the ball, bundling Pakistan for a mere 91. Kyle Jamieson took three wickets in the powerplay, while Jacob Duffy finished with impressive figures of 4/14. Agha Salman and Khushdil Shah briefly steadied the ship with a 46-run partnership, but the Pakistani batters struggled to handle the bounce and pace, with only three batters reaching double figures.
4:03 AM IST Pakistan's bowling attack, who are mostly known for their bowling, had a forgettable outing. Abrar Ahmed was the sole wicket-taker, but it was too little, too late. The team will need to regroup and reassess their strategies in order to bounce back stronger in the next game.
3:48 AM IST Seifert's quickfire 44, which came to an end in the 6th over, had already taken the game away from Pakistan. With the majority of the work done, Finn Allen and Tim Robinson completed the formalities, guiding New Zealand to a convincing win with almost ten overs left.
3:48 AM IST A convincing victory for the hosts as they take an early lead in this series. New Zealand's pursuit of a modest 92-run target got off to a blistering start, courtesy of Tim Seifert's aggressive batting. Seifert took the lead, playing a dominant role, while Finn Allen provided able support, ensuring the Pakistani bowlers were never allowed to settle. The duo's partnership set the tone for a comprehensive victory.
End of over 10.12 runs
NZ: 92/1CRR: 9.05
Ball
  • 2
Tim Robinson:18 (15)
Finn Allen:29 (17)
Abrar Ahmed:2.1-0-15-1
2
10.1

Abrar Ahmed to Tim Robinson, 2 runs

That will do! Short, on off, Tim Robinson punches it through covers for a brace. New Zealand beat Pakistan convincingly by 9 wickets!

3:45 AM IST Drinks! The finish line is in sight! New Zealand are just two runs away from victory, and it's likely to be all over in the next ball or two. However, due to the traditions of cricket, they will have to wait.
End of over 1014 runs
NZ: 90/1CRR: 9.00RRR: 0.20
Ball
  • 6
  • LB
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 4
Finn Allen:29 (17)
Tim Robinson:16 (14)
Mohammad Ali:3-0-25-0
4
9.6

Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, 4 runs

FOUR! Well played! On a length, down leg, Finn Allen swivels and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary.

2
9.5

Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, 2 runs

Length again, on off, Finn Allen punches it through covers for a brace. Just 6 needed now!

1
9.4

Mohammad Ali to Tim Robinson, 1 run

On a length, on off, Tim Robinson flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

0
9.3

Mohammad Ali to Tim Robinson, no run

Length, on off, Tim Robinson blocks it to covers.

LB
9.2

Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, 1 run

Lands it down leg, Finn Allen looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls fine. They cross.

6
9.1

Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, 6 runs

SIX! They are wasting no time here! Back of a length, don leg, Finn Allen swivels and pulls it over fine leg for a biggie.

End of over 910 runs
NZ: 76/1CRR: 8.44RRR: 1.45
Ball
  • 2
  • 0
  • 6
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
Tim Robinson:15 (12)
Finn Allen:17 (13)
Shadab Khan:2-0-18-0
0
8.6

Shadab Khan to Tim Robinson, no run

Flatter, down leg, Tim Robinson looks to block it but gets a hit on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down. Salman Agha goes upstairs. Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows that it was missing leg. The onfield decision stands NOT OUT!

1
8.5

Shadab Khan to Finn Allen, 1 run

Lands it on off, Finn Allen eases it to covers for one more.

1
8.4

Shadab Khan to Tim Robinson, 1 run

Full, on off, Tim Robinson taps it to point for one.

6
8.3

Shadab Khan to Tim Robinson, 6 runs

SIX! All the way! Fuller one, just outside off, Tim Robinson moves forward and plunders it over long off as the ball sails over the fence.

0
8.2

Shadab Khan to Tim Robinson, no run

Bowls it on off, Tim Robinson blocks it to covers.

2
8.1

Shadab Khan to Tim Robinson, 2 runs

Lands it on off, Tim Robinson flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

End of over 85 runs
NZ: 66/1CRR: 8.25RRR: 2.16
Ball
  • 0
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 1
  • 1
Abrar Ahmed:2-0-13-1
1
7.6

Abrar Ahmed to Tim Robinson, 1 run

Slower one, outside off, Tim Robinson drives it to covers for one.

1
7.5

Abrar Ahmed to Finn Allen, 1 run

Lands it on off, Finn Allen knocks it to long off for one.

0
7.4

Abrar Ahmed to Finn Allen, no run

Fuller, on leg, Finn Allen flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.

1
7.3

Abrar Ahmed to Tim Robinson, 1 run

Short, on off, Tim Robinson punches it to covers for one.

2
7.2

Abrar Ahmed to Tim Robinson, 2 runs

Flatter, on off, Tim Robinson drills it to long on for a brace.

0
7.1

Abrar Ahmed to Tim Robinson, no run

Quicker, on off, Tim Robinson blocks it back.

End of over 78 runs
NZ: 61/1CRR: 8.71RRR: 2.38
Ball
  • 4
  • 0
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
Shadab Khan:1-0-8-0
1
6.6

Shadab Khan to Tim Robinson, 1 run

Quicker one, angling in, Tim Robinson knocks it to mid on for one.

1
6.5

Shadab Khan to Finn Allen, 1 run

Short again, on off, Finn Allen slaps it to long off for one more.

1
6.4

Shadab Khan to Tim Robinson, 1 run

Lands it on off, Tim Robinson punches it to covers for one.

1
6.3

Shadab Khan to Finn Allen, 1 run

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Short, on off, Finn Allen tugs it to mid-wicket for one.

0
6.2

Shadab Khan to Finn Allen, no run

Lands it outside off, Finn Allen slaps it to the point fielder.

4
6.1

Shadab Khan to Finn Allen, 4 runs

FOUR! Welcome to the attack, Shadab Khan. Short, on off, Finn Allen hangs back and punches it magnificently through covers for a boundary.

End of over 68 runs
NZ: 53/1CRR: 8.83RRR: 2.78
Ball
  • 0
  • 6
  • 0
  • 2
  • W
  • 0
0
5.6

Abrar Ahmed to Tim Robinson, no run

Lands it on off, Tim Robinson eases it to covers.

3:28 AM IST Tim Robinson walks into bat now.
W
5.5

Abrar Ahmed to Tim Seifert, no run

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Tim Seifert departs after an excellent knock. Flatter one, outside off. Tim Seifert looks to slog it across the line but misses. Gets a slight edge and Mohammad Haris behind the sticks takes a fine catch. A fiery knock from Tim Seifert finally comes to an end.

2
5.4

Abrar Ahmed to Tim Seifert, 2 runs

Lands it on middle and leg, Tim Seifert drags it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

0
5.3

Abrar Ahmed to Tim Seifert, no run

Bowls it on off, Tim Seifert cuts it to covers.

6
5.2

Abrar Ahmed to Tim Seifert, 6 runs

SIX! All the way! Flatter, on off, Tim Seifert dances down the ground and hammers it over long off for a biggie. They are wasting no time here.

0
5.1

Abrar Ahmed to Tim Seifert, no run

Abrar Ahmed comes into the attack and bowls it outside off, Tim Seifert looks to slap it but miscues it back to the bowler.

End of over 516 runs
NZ: 45/0CRR: 9.00RRR: 3.13
Ball
  • 1
  • 0
  • 4
  • 4
  • 1
  • 6
Tim Seifert:36 (24)
Jahandad Khan:1-0-16-0
6
4.6

Jahandad Khan to Finn Allen, 6 runs

SIX! Finn Allen wants to go big as well! Fuller one, on off, Finn Allen stays in his crease and powers it downtown for a biggie. Just 47 more needed.

1
4.5

Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, 1 run

Short, on off, Tim Seifert slaps it through mid on for one.

4
4.4

Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, 4 runs

FOUR! He is toying with the bowlers here! Lands it on leg, Tim Seifert shuffles across and paddles it over short fine for a boundary.

4
4.3

Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, 4 runs

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FOUR! Well played! Fuller one, on leg, Tim Seifert moves across and looks to loft it but miscues it over covers. The ball still races away for a boundary.

0
4.2

Jahandad Khan to Tim Seifert, no run

Touch short, on leg, Tim Seifert looks to pull it but gets a hit on his body.

1
4.1

Jahandad Khan to Finn Allen, 1 run

Back of a length, on off, Finn Allen punches it to wide mid off for one.

End of over 47 runs
NZ: 29/0CRR: 7.25RRR: 3.93
Ball
  • 1
  • 2
  • 0
  • 4
  • 0
  • 0
Tim Seifert:27 (20)
Mohammad Ali:2-0-12-0
0
3.6

Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, no run

Just short! Back of a length, outside off, Tim Seifert looks to slap it but miscues it to mid off. It carries and lands just short of the fielder. Dot.

0
3.5

Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, no run

Swing and a miss! Fuller one, outside off, Tim Seifert looks to loft it but misses.

4
3.4

Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, 4 runs

FOUR! Oh, he looks in a hurry! Length, down leg, Tim Seifert moves forward and muscles it through square leg for a boundary.

0
3.3

Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, no run

Length, outside off, Tim Seifert looks to loft t but misses.

2
3.2

Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, 2 runs

Short, on off, Tim Seifert pulls it but gets a top edge over mid-wicket for a brace.

1
3.1

Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, 1 run

Slower one, on off, Finn Allen eases it to point for one.

End of over 316 runs
NZ: 22/0CRR: 7.33RRR: 4.11
Ball
  • 1
  • 1
  • 4
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
4
2.6

Shaheen Afridi to Tim Seifert, 4 runs

FOUR! This is some batting from Tim Seifert! Length, outside off, Tim Seifert picks it well and chips it over point for a boundary.

2
2.5

Shaheen Afridi to Tim Seifert, 2 runs

Too full, outside off, Tim Seifert looks to scoop it but miscues it to backward square leg for a brace.

4
2.4

Shaheen Afridi to Tim Seifert, 4 runs

FOUR MORE! Excellent from Tim Seifert! On a length, on off, Tim Seifert hangs back and heaves it over mid-wicket for yet another boundary.

4
2.3

Shaheen Afridi to Tim Seifert, 4 runs

FOUR! Shot! Short, on off, Tim Seifert stays in his crease and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

1
2.2

Shaheen Afridi to Finn Allen, 1 run

A yorker, on off, Finn Allen digs it to covers for one. He gets off the mark.

1
2.1

Shaheen Afridi to Tim Seifert, 1 run

Lands it down leg, Tim Seifert tickles it to fine leg for one.

End of over 25 runs
NZ: 6/0CRR: 3.00RRR: 4.77
Ball
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
0
1.6

Mohammad Ali to Finn Allen, no run

Length, on off, Finn Allen blocks it to point.

1
1.5

Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, 1 run

Oh! Did that carry? Length, outside off, Tim Seifert slaps it to backward point. The ball just Lands short of the fielder as the batters collect one.

4
1.4

Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, 4 runs

FOUR! Well played! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Tim Seifert rides the bounce and pulls it magnificently through mid-wicket for a boundary.

0
1.3

Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, no run

Touch short, way outside off, Tim Seifert looks to slap it but misses again.

0
1.2

Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, no run

Short, just outside off, Tim Seifert makes room and looks to slap it but misses.

0
1.1

Mohammad Ali to Tim Seifert, no run

On a length, outside off, Tim Seifert looks to loft it but misses.

3:03 AM IST Mohammad Ali to share the attack.
End of over 11 run
NZ: 1/0CRR: 1.00RRR: 4.78
Ball
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 1
  • 0
0
0.6

Shaheen Afridi to Finn Allen, no run

Oh! Length, on off, Finn Allen looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Tidy start from Shaheen Afridi.

1
0.5

Shaheen Afridi to Tim Seifert, 1 run

Tim Seifert gets off the mark. Touch short, on off, Tim Seifert looks to block it but miscues it to deep backward point for one.

0
0.4

Shaheen Afridi to Tim Seifert, no run

Four dots in a row. A yorker, on middle, Tim Seifert gets his bat down in time and blocks it.

0
0.3

Shaheen Afridi to Tim Seifert, no run

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Play and a miss! Length, outside off, shaping away. Tim Seifert looks to go downtown but misses.

0
0.2

Shaheen Afridi to Tim Seifert, no run

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Short, on leg, Tim Seifert pulls it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls towards the fielder at short fine.

0
0.1

Shaheen Afridi to Tim Seifert, no run

Shaheen Afridi starts with a length ball, on middle, Tim Seifert covers his line and blocks it.

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Match Details

Venue
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Toss
New Zealand, elected to field
Series
Pakistan in New Zealand, 5 T20I Series, 2025
Series Period
16 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2025
Match Day
16 Mar 2025 - (20 - over match)
Umpires
Sam Nogajski (AUS), Wayne Knights (NZ) and Kim Cotton (NZ)
Match Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)