Dominant NZ crush Pakistan in 1st T20I: Key stats
What's the story
New Zealand registered a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the first match of their T20I series at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
The Black Caps easily chased down a paltry target of 92 runs in a mere 10.1 overs.
The defeat was a tough start for Pakistan as they enter a new era without former captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan.
Here are the key stats.
Batting woes
Pakistan's batting struggles in Christchurch
Pakistan's decision to drop Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the squad indicated a change in their T20I approach.
But the gamble failed as they were bundled out for a mere 91 runs in 18.4 overs, their lowest score in New Zealand and fifth-lowest overall in this format.
The Black Caps's bowlers, Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy, were instrumental in this win, taking seven wickets between them.
Bowling brilliance
Jamieson and Duffy dominate Pakistan's batting lineup
Jamieson and Duffy's brilliant bowling display was too much for the Pakistani batsmen.
The duo's knack of generating bounce consistently kept the new-look Pakistan side under pressure.
Despite Khushdil's 32 runs, no other Pakistani batsman could cross the 20-run mark, further emphasizing their woes against New Zealand's bowlers.
Notably, both openers Mohammad Haris and Hasan Nawaz bagged ducks.
Run chase
New Zealand's solid response in T20I opener
Chasing Pakistan's meager total, New Zealand cruised to their target.
While Seifert top-scored with 44 runs, Allen contributed an unbeaten 29.
This win not only gave the Black Caps a successful start in this series but also highlighted the struggles Pakistan will have to endure as they enter this new phase without two of their key players.
Stats
Three-fer for Jamieson
Jamieson left the Pakistan batting line-up in a shambles as each of his three wickets came in the powerplay.
He finished with career-best figures worth 3/8 across four overs. He also delivered a maiden over.
Notably, he delivered the most economical four-over spell by an NZ bowler against Pakistan in T20Is.
As per ESPNcricinfo, the pacer has raced to 13 wickets across 14 matches at 32.30 (ER: 8.68).
He has overall raced to 92 career T20 scalps at 23.78.
Duffy
Duffy dismisses four batters
Duffy trapped opener Hasan Nawaz in his very first over before dismissing the dangerous Khushdil.
Tail-enders Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed were his other victims as he finished with 4/14 across 3.4 overs, his career-best figures.
This was his third four-fer across 19 T20Is as the paceman has raced to 23 scalps at 18.26.
Overall, he now owns 130 T20 wickets at 26.42.