Pakistan endured a night to forget in the 4th T20I against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, suffering a humiliating batting collapse while chasing a daunting 221-run target. The team was bowled out for just 105 runs, marking it their 10th lowest total in T20I history and its lowest against New Zealand.
Several unwanted records were set in the match:
- Six batters dismissed for single-digit scores, including captain Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, and Abbas Afridi, who managed just one run each.
- Worst powerplay performance in recent years, with early wickets crippling the chase.
- Biggest T20I defeat against New Zealand in terms of runs (115).
Despite Abdul Samad’s fighting 44, Pakistan’s dismal batting performance handed New Zealand a dominant win. The final match of the series is set for March 26 before the teams face off in ODIs.