AUCKLAND: Pakistan team won the first T20 match of the series against New Zealand played at Eden Park, Auckland, TheNewsTribe.com reported.
New Zealand skipper won the toss and elected to bowl first against Green Shirts. Shaheens set the mammoth total of 172 runs in the limited 20-over game.
Kiwis bowlers failed to damage Pakistani batting line up. Mohammad Hafeez played a aggressive inning 61 runs.
Shoaib Malik also contributed 20 runs in team total while Ahmed only manage to score 16 runs. In reply New Zealand team failed to score 172 runs in 20 overs.
Kiwis manage to put just 155 runs on score board and lost all wickets. Mohammad Amir got his first international wicket after 5 year.
Wahab Riaz took three wickets for Pakistan and played important role in victory of Green Shirts.
Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi was picked Man of the Match for his blistering 23 (8), 3 catches and two key wickets!
The next match will b played on Sunday.
Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2015 Full… by Movies-Box
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription
