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NZ Vs PAK Highlights: Pakistan Embarrassed As Allen's Fifty, Duffy-Foulkes Dominance Seal Series Win

Soumyajit Dutta

New Zealand beats Pakistan to bag T20I series [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X]New Zealand beats Pakistan to bag T20I series [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X]

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Things have not been merry for Pakistan in this New Zealand tour. Except for only one single dominant win in the 4rd T20I, the Men in Green have failed miserably in front of the Black Caps. The 4th T20I saw a collapsing Pakistan batting lineup in tatters with display of sub-par bowling as well.

Let's take a detailed look at how things panned out at the Bay Oval in the New Zealand vs Pakistan 4th T20I match:

Explosive Opening By Seifert, Allen Set The Tone!

Finn Allen and Tim Seifert delivered stormy innings to power New Zealand to a mammoth total of 220/6 against Pakistan in the 4th T20I. Allen led the charge with a blistering 50 off just 20 balls, striking six boundaries and three sixes at an astounding strike rate of 250.00. 

His aggressive batting put Pakistan’s bowlers under immediate pressure, setting the tone for a dominant New Zealand performance.

Seifert complemented Allen’s fireworks with a quickfire 44 off 22 balls before being dismissed with a catch by Khushdil Shah, as he hit three boundaries and four towering sixes. 

Bracewell's Banging Dwarfs Haris Rauf's 3-Wicket Haul

Michael Bracewell’s late explosive knock of 46* off 26 balls propelled New Zealand to the formidable total leaving Haris Rauf’s impressive three-wicket haul in the shadows. 

Bracewell smashed five boundaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 176.92, ensuring New Zealand maintained their momentum despite losing wickets at regular intervals. 

Haris Rauf was Pakistan’s most effective bowler, claiming 3/27 in his four-over spell. He dismissed Tim Seifert (44), Mark Chapman (24), and Daryl Mitchell (29), providing breakthroughs at vital moments. 

However, Bracewell’s late fireworks nullified Rauf’s efforts, ensuring New Zealand ended with an imposing score. While Rauf’s disciplined bowling kept Pakistan in the game briefly, Bracewell’s timely power-hitting ultimately tilted the balance in New Zealand’s favour.

Kiwi Pace Trio Pose As Nightmare For Men In Green

Pakistan’s top order endured a nightmare start as New Zealand’s pace trio dismantled their batting lineup. William O’Rourke struck in the first over, dismissing Mohammad Haris for 2, followed by Jacob Duffy sending back Hasan Nawaz (1) and skipper Agha Salman (1) in quick succession. 

Pakistan found themselves reeling at 9/3 after just two overs. Irfan Khan Niazi showed some fight, scoring 24 off 16 balls with four boundaries and a six, but his dismissal to Duffy in the 6th over further derailed Pakistan’s hopes. 

The middle order offered no resistance as Zak Foulkes and Jimmy Neesham tightened the screws. Shadab Khan (1) and Khushdil Shah (6) fell cheaply to Foulkes, reducing Pakistan to 43/7 in just 7.2 overs.

New Zealand Wrap Up Series With Dominance

New Zealand finally sealed a commanding 115-run victory over Pakistan despite a late fightback from Muhammad Abdul Samad, who played a lone hand with a resilient 44 off 30 balls with Jacob Duffy (4/20) and Zak Foulkes (3/25) dismantling the batting lineup. 

Sodhi (1/15) and Jimmy Neesham (1/14) contributed with crucial wickets. Samad’s dismissal in the 17th over brought an end to Pakistan’s innings at 105. Despite Samad’s determined effort, the early collapse proved too costly for Pakistan to recover.