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MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Pakistan recorded its heaviest defeat in T20Is, losing to New Zealand by 115 runs in the fourth T20I at Bay Oval on Sunday.

Chasing a daunting total of 221, Pakistan’s batting order collapsed under the pressure, getting bowled out for only 105 runs.

Pakistan’s crushing defeat marked their biggest loss in terms of runs in T2OI internationals, exceeding their previous record for a 95-run defeat in 2016.

Green Shirts’s previous record for the biggest defeat was also against New Zealand in Wellington.

Additionally, it was New Zealand’s second-highest winning margin in terms of runs, nearly surpassing the previous mark of 118 runs against the West Indies in 2018 at the same Bay Oval venue.

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Pakistan team encountered early difficulties, losing their top three batters within just two overs. Openers Mohammad Haris (2), Hasan Nawaz (1), and skipper Salman Ali Agha (1) were dismissed in quick succession.

After this shaky start, the Pakistan team struggled to recover in their chase against New Zealand.

Their vice-captain, Shadab Khan, fell for a mere one run in the fourth over, leaving the team in deep trouble with a score of 26-4 after just 4.1 overs.

The Men in Green lost wickets regularly against a well-disciplined New Zealand bowling attack and were ultimately bowled out for a modest total in 16.2 overs.

The only bright spot in an otherwise poor batting performance was Abdul Samad, who scored 44 off 30 deliveries, an innings that included two sixes and four fours.

For New Zealand, Jacob Duffy was the standout bowler, taking four wickets in his four overs, while Zakary Foulkes provided strong support, claiming three wickets of his own.

Earlier, after being invited to bat first, New Zealand posted a mammoth 221-run target in 20 overs.

Finn Allen scored a blistering 50 of 20 balls, featuring six fours and three sixes, earning him a Player of the Match award.

READ: Salman Ali Agha opens up after Pakistan’s crushing defeat against New Zealand in fourth T20I

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha shared his thoughts on the crushing defeat against New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Bay Oval on Sunday.

Chasing a daunting total of 221, Pakistan’s batting order collapsed under the pressure, getting bowled out for only 105 runs, losing the five-match T20I series 3-1.

During the post-match presentation, Salman stated that New Zealand outplayed them in every aspect of the game.

“They bowled really well and completely outplayed us. Credit goes to them, ” he said.

The skipper emphasized the difficulties posed by the swinging and turning ball in the second innings, stressing that as international cricketers, they must adapt and improve.

He acknowledged the challenges but expressed the need for the team to regroup and focus on winning the final game.

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“The ball was swinging and turning, making it difficult in the second innings. But as international cricketers, we need to adapt and do better.”

“It was challenging with so much swing, but we need to regroup and aim to win the last game,” he said.

Pakistan team encountered early difficulties, losing their top three batters within just two overs. Openers Mohammad Haris (2), Hasan Nawaz (1), and skipper Salman Ali Agha (1) were dismissed in quick succession.

After this shaky start, the Pakistan team struggled to recover in their chase.

Their vice-captain, Shadab Khan, fell for a mere one run in the fourth over, leaving the team in deep trouble with a score of 26-4 after just 4.1 overs.

The Men in Green lost wickets regularly against a well-disciplined New Zealand bowling attack and were ultimately bowled out for a modest total in 16.2 overs.

The only bright spot in an otherwise poor batting performance was Abdul Samad, who scored 44 off 30 deliveries, an innings that included two sixes and four fours.

For New Zealand, Jacob Duffy was the standout bowler, taking four wickets in his four overs, while Zakary Foulkes provided strong support, claiming three wickets of his own.

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The tickets for the five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand will go on sale from Friday, 29 March.

The series will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The matches are set to begin at 7:30 pm.

In the first phase, the pre-booking of the online tickets will start on Friday at 5pm at pcb.tcs.com.pk. The sale of physical tickets along with outlet addresses will be announced in due course.

🚨 Tickets for #PAKvNZ T20I series to go on sale from Friday 🚨

Pre-booking of tickets to start online at 5pm tomorrow at https://t.co/O2tYwg2B5j 🎟️

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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 28, 2024

The tickets for Rawalpindi-leg will be available at a minimum cost of PKR 500 (Premium) and the maximum available at PKR 7,500 (VVIP Gallery).

Additionally, the hospitality seats will be available at a maximum amount of PKR 15,000 except for the first T20I where the hospitality seats will be available for PKR 12,000.

For the Lahore leg, ticket prices start at PKR 300 for General seating and the maximum at PKR 6,000 for the fourth T20I while PKR 7,000 for the fifth T20I (VVIP Gallery).

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Also, hospitality boxes located at the Far-End building will be available for purchase in Lahore.

The hospitality box for Thursday’s (25 April) encounter will be available at PKR 600,000, while the box for Saturday’s (27 April) match will be available at PKR 700,000.

Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium will host the first three T20Is, scheduled on April 18, 20 and 21 respectively while Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host the remaining two matches of the Pakistan New Zealand series, scheduled to take place on April 25 and 27.

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