PAK vs NZ 4th T20: In a commanding display of total domination, New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by 115 runs in the fourth T20I at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on March 23, 2025.
The convincing win gave that the series for New Zealand now leads at 3-1 in the five-match series, with an insurmountable lead. Player of the match Finn Allen scored a dazzling half-century off 20 balls.
New Zealand’s Explosive Batting Sets the Tone in PAK vs NZ 4th T20
It proved to be an inspired move when New Zealand decided to bat first as they collected a huge 220/6 in 20 overs. The foundation was laid by quality performances from the top-order players, with leading the way with his scintillating 50 off 20 balls.
Allen’s rip-roaring spell was followed up by crucial partnerships from Tim Seifert (44 off 22 balls) and March Chapman (24 off 16 balls), as the platform for a huge total was laid down.
New Zealand’s dominance continued in full force. Skipper Michael Bracewell gave the final touches with an excellent 46 off 26 balls, which ensured BlackCaps completed with a massive total of 220 runs. The batting effort left Pakistan’s bowlers scrambling to get any rhythm, and they could not make any breakthroughs during the innings.
PAK vs NZ 4th T20 Batting Disaster
Unlike New Zealand’s batting display, Pakistan disintegrated. The Pakistan top order was unable to cope with New Zealand’s bowler’s attack soon enough, taking themselves down the road to trouble. Within just 10 overs Pakistan was 8 wickets down and only had 56 runs on the board.
By that point, it looked possible that Pakistan may not have reached even 100 runs, however, Irfan Khan and Abdul Samad counter-attacked down the last few overs that saved Pakistan from complete embarrassment. Ireland Khan scored just 24 runs, Abdul Samad was able to score only 44 runs and no other players could even score more than 6 runs, therefore it was a real effort on their part.
The collapse of their batting line-up would shut the door on what were already the problems from the entire series, and in doing so, it showed how Pakistan was unable to deal with New Zealand’s all-round strength.
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Key Performers: Who Led New Zealand to Victory?
– Finn Allen: The highlight of the innings, Finn Allen hit a furious 50 from 20 balls and set the tone for an attacking BlackCaps innings.
– Tim Seifert: Seifert’s free-flowing 44 off 22 balls gave the away team the perfect platform to set the middle order after Allen’s energetic start.
– Michael Bracewell: The New Zealand skipper ended with a brilliant 46 off 26 balls to complete his side with a substantial total.
– Abdul Samad: The Pakistan batting lineup collapsed; however, Samad made it decent with a timely 44 runs.
Match Summary: PAK vs NZ 4th T20
– New Zealand’s Score: 220/6 in 20 overs
– Pakistan’s Score: 105 all out in 16.4 overs
– New Zealand won by 115 runs
– Series Score: New Zealand leads 3-1
New Zealand Seals the Series in Style
The PAK vs NZ 4th T20 was a one-sided contest that reflected New Zealand’s clinical all-round performance. From their explosive batting performance to their tight bowling unit, the BlackCaps showed why they are among the best T20 sides in the world. With this win, they have wrapped up the series 3-1, leaving Pakistan with plenty to think about as they approach the final T20I of the series.
