New
Zealand defeats Pakistan in the twenties thanks to Allen
Allen shot
six sixes in a count of 62 off 42 balls as the Dark Covers pursued down 130-7
easily at Hagley Oval as New Zealand guaranteed their second win of the series
CHRISTCHURCH:
Finn Allen showed his form ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup by top-scoring for
New Zealand with a disciplined batting display in their nine-wicket romp over
Pakistan in Christchurch on Tuesday in the tri-series.
Allen blasted
six sixes in a tally of 62 off 42 balls as the Black Caps chased down 130-7
with ease at Hagley Oval as New Zealand claimed their second win of the series.
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| New Zealand’s Kane Williamson (R) and Devon Conway walk out the field after their victory in the fourth cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan of the Twenty20 tri-series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 11, 2022. Photo: AFP |
The hosts' victory leaves both Pakistan and New Zealand on two wins and a
defeat each, with the Black Caps next facing Bangladesh on Wednesday, also in
Christchurch.
The three
nations are using the week-long tournament to fine tune for the T20 World Cup
in Australia later this month
The Black Caps
avenged Saturday's defeat to Pakistan with an improved bowling performance
before Allen and Devon Conway quickly found their stride in an opening
partnership of 117 to set up victory.
After Allen
was stumped by Mohammad Rizwan, Black Caps captain Kane Williamson replaced him
at the crease to eventually claim the winning single as New Zealand won with 23
balls to spare.
Having guided
New Zealand to victory over Bangladesh last Sunday with an unbeaten 70, Conway
was again impressive at the crease, grabbing five fours in his unbeaten tally
of 49 off 46 balls.
Pakistan were
allowed to settle with neither bat nor ball.
New Zealand
bowler Michael Bracewell again claimed the man-of-the-match award by taking the
key wickets of the prolific opening pair of Rizwan (16) and captain Babar Azam
(21), in fine figures of two for 11 from his four overs.
Iftikhar Ahmed
top-scored with 27, including three fours.
Tim Southee
removed Iftikhar and Mohammad Nawaz with the first two deliveries of the final
over, but Mohammad Wasim survived the hat-trick ball
