In a recent T20I series, Pakistan faced a significant setback against a New Zealand team missing several senior players. In the third T20I, New Zealand’s squad, often called a ‘B-grade’ team due to the absence of key players participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL), defeated Pakistan by seven wickets. This loss highlighted Pakistan’s struggles against a less experienced New Zealand side.
During the match, Pakistan’s batting lineup managed to score 178 runs for the loss of four wickets. However, New Zealand successfully chased down this target, with standout performances from their batsmen, particularly Mark Chapman, who scored an unbeaten 87 runs off 42 balls.
This defeat not only underscored Pakistan’s challenges in the series but also led to the setting of an unwanted record. Their bowlers conceded a total of 803 runs across four T20I matches, marking one of their poorest performances in a series.
