Dominant Black Caps Crush Pakistan by 115 Runs to Seal T20 Series Victory
New Zealand demolishes Pakistan by 115 runs in 4th T20 to secure series 3-1 behind Finn Allen's explosive batting and Jacob Duffy's lethal bowling.
New Zealand's Commanding Performance
In a complete domination at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand sealed the five-match T20 series against Pakistan with a resounding 115-run victory in the fourth match. The Black Caps posted an imposing 220-6 before skittling Pakistan for just 105 in 16.2 overs.
Explosive Batting Display
- Finn Allen hammered 50 runs off just 20 balls in a devastating opening partnership
- Tim Seifert contributed a quickfire 44 from 22 deliveries
- Michael Bracewell provided late fireworks with 46 runs
- The hosts plundered 63 runs from the final five overs
Bowling Masterclass
- Jacob Duffy (4-20) and Zak Foulkes (3-25) destroyed Pakistan's top order
- Pakistan collapsed to 42-5 within the powerplay overs
- Only Abdul Samad (44) showed resistance for the visitors
- Haris Rauf (3-27) was Pakistan's lone bowling bright spot
Statistical Highlights
| Metric | New Zealand | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 220-6 | 105 all out |
| Fastest 50 | 20 balls (Allen) | 30 balls (Samad) |
| Best Bowling | Duffy 4-20 | Rauf 3-27 |
| Powerplay | 59-0 | 42-5 |
Series Context
With this victory, New Zealand takes an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series, with the final match remaining in Wellington. The teams will then contest three ODIs following the T20 series conclusion.
Key Takeaways
- New Zealand's powerplay dominance proved decisive
- Pakistan's batting collapse exposed their middle-order frailty
- The Black Caps showcased their depth in both batting and bowling departments
- The result continues New Zealand's strong home record in T20 cricket
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