Tim Seifert shines as New Zealand defeats Pakistan by 8 wickets to secure the series victory.

Tim Seifert shines as New Zealand defeats Pakistan by 8 wickets to secure the series victory.

Tim Seifert's explosive innings of 97 not out from just 38 deliveries propelled New Zealand to a commanding eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth T20I held in Wellington. In pursuit of a target of 129, the home team reached their goal in a mere 10 overs, finishing at 131 for 2.
Seifert showcased a remarkable T20 performance, hitting six fours and ten sixes at an impressive strike rate of 255.26. He received valuable assistance from Finn Allen, who contributed 27 runs off 12 balls, as New Zealand swiftly secured victory with 60 balls remaining. Sufiyan Muqeem was the only bowler to make an impact for Pakistan, taking the wickets of Allen and Mark Chapman, but New Zealand's aggressive batting left little chance for a comeback.

With this win, New Zealand has secured the T20I series with a 4-1 margin. Pakistan faced challenges in their batting during the final T20I, managing to score only 128 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their full 20 overs.

Captain Salman Agha was the highlight for Pakistan, scoring a determined 51 runs off 39 balls, but the New Zealand bowlers maintained consistent pressure throughout the innings. After choosing to bat first, Pakistan lost opener Hasan Nawaz for a duck on his third ball, and soon after, Mohammad Haris (11) and Omair Yousuf (7) fell, leaving the team in a precarious position at 25 for 3. Usman Khan (7) and Abdul Samad (4) were unable to stabilize the innings as wickets continued to fall.

Shadab Khan provided a brief spark with a quick 28 runs off 20 balls, including five boundaries, but Pakistan struggled to gain the necessary momentum. Agha, who hit six fours and a six, anchored the innings until he was dismissed in the 19th over.

James Neesham was the standout bowler for New Zealand, achieving remarkable figures of 5 wickets for 22 runs in his four overs. Jacob Duffy (2/18), Ish Sodhi (1/32), and Ben Sears (1/25) also contributed effectively to limit Pakistan to a modest score.
With a required run rate of only 6.45, New Zealand is confident in their ability to chase down 129 runs and secure the series victory. In the final T20I against Pakistan in Wellington, New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first.

In a surprising move, Shaheen Shah Afridi has been excluded from the playing XI after facing difficulties throughout the series. The playing XI is as follows:

Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Hasan Nawaz, Omair Bin Yousuf, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufyan Moqim, Mohammad Ali

New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitch Hay (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell (captain), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, Will O'Rourke

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