New Zealand aim to seal the series as they take on Pakistan in the 3rd T20I on Friday, March 21, at Eden Park, Auckland, starting at 11:45 AM IST. Get live streaming details here. (Live Blog | More Cricket News)
Pakistan are going through a rough patch, and it shows. After back-to-back losses in the first two games, they must win this match to keep their hopes alive in the five-match T20I series.
The second T20I was cut short to 15 overs per side due to rain.
Batting first, Pakistan managed 135 for 9. Mohammad Haris and Hasan Nawaz fell cheaply, while Irfan Khan and Khushdil Shah also failed to make an impact.
It was skipper Agha Salman who led from the front with a crucial 46, supported by contributions from Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi.
In response, New Zealand's openers came out all guns blazing. Tim Seifert struck 45, while Finn Allen smashed 38, including three consecutive sixes off Mohammad Ali. Despite a few stumbles in the middle overs, the hosts cruised to victory in the 14th over with five wickets in hand.
The third game is crucial for Pakistan, as a win is vital to boost their morale for the upcoming matches in the series.
New Zealand Vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Squads
New Zealand Squad: Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell(c), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Mitchell Hay
Pakistan Squad: Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan(w), Abdul Samad, Mohammad Haris, Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha(c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan
New Zealand Vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Live Streaming
When to watch New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I?
The New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I will be played on Friday, March 21 at 11:45 AM IST.
Where to watch New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I?
NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website. The match will also be available to watch on FanCode app and website.
In Pakistan, Ten Sports will telecast the 2nd T20I. Tapmad will live stream the match.
In New Zealand, the match can be watched live on TVNZ 1, TVNZ+, Sport Nation and The ACC.
