The Pakistan cricket team registered unwanted records after a crushing nine-wicket defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the first T20I at Hagley Oval on Sunday.
After being asked to bat first, the Pakistan team struggled against a disciplined New Zealand bowling attack and were bundled out for 91, with Kyle Jamieson leading the charge by picking up crucial wickets.
The Men in Green encountered early trouble, losing three wickets for just one run. Kyle Jamieson caused havoc with the ball, claiming three wickets early on.
Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed, getting dismissed for just 91 runs in 18.4 overs.
Khushdil Shah was the top scorer with 32 runs, followed by captain Agha Salman with 18 and Jahandad Khan with 17.
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New Zealand chased down the target over the loss of just one wicket and 59 balls to spare.
The crushing defeat marked Pakistan’s worst in the T20I format in terms of balls remaining.
The Men in Green’s previous worst performance was a nine-wicket loss to Australia in 2018, with 55 balls remaining.
Pakistan’s biggest T20I defeats while batting first
| Margin | Balls Remaining | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 wickets | 59 | New Zealand | Christchurch | 2025 |
| 9 wickets | 55 | Australia | Harare | 2018 |
| 7 wickets | 52 | Australia | Hobart | 2024 |
| 10 wickets | 51 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| 10 wickets | 49 | Australia | Perth | 2019 |
Furthermore, the 91-run total of Pakistan team also became their lowest against New Zealand in the shorter format, surpassing their previous record of 101 runs set back in Wellington in 2016.
The second T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand in the five-match series will be held on Tuesday in Dunedin.
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