NZ vs PAK 1st T20 Live Score: Tim Seifert’s half century has put New Zealand back in the game as the Black Caps need 45 runs on 36 balls to win the first first T20I against Pakistan, follow live updates
2:05 PM: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE Updates
OUTSIDE! Rauf eliminates Glenn Phillips to put Pakistan on top. New Zealand is now three windows down. Glenn Phillips c Khushdil b Haris Rauf 23 (18) [4s-2 6s-1]
91/3 (12 ov)
1:50 PM: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
New Zealand is 52/2 after 7 overs. Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips are in the middle, as the Black Caps need 102 runs on 78 balls to win the first T20I.
1:37 PM: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
OUTSIDE! Haris Rauf eliminates Devon Conway to put New Zealand on its feet. That is caught and thrown! Conway cyb Haris Rauf 5 (4) [4s-1]
NZ 25/2 after 4 overs
1:28 PM: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
OUTSIDE! Early setback for kiwis. Shaheen Afridi takes out Martin Guptill while Shadab Khan takes a stunner midway. Guptill c Shadab Khan b Shaheen Afridi 6 (10) [4s-1]
1:10 PM: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE Updates: NZ needs 154 races to win
Jacob Duffy shines in his T20I debut as he bagged four wickets to help New Zealand restrict Pakistan to 153/9 in 20 overs. He eliminated Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Hafeez and Shadab Khan.
For the visitors, Shadab Khan (42) was the top scorer.
Duffy is the first @NEGROCAPS player to take 4 wickets in T20I’s debut. The best previous figures were 3/2 by Jeetan Patel and Nathan Astle. #NZvWI
– Michael Wagener (@Mykuhl) December 18, 2020
1:05 PM: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE Updates
OUTSIDE! Jacob Duffy chooses his fourth wicket of the match as he takes out Shadab Khan to dent Pakistan’s hopes for quick runs on board. Shadab Khan c Ish Sodhi b Jacob Duffy 42 (32) [4s-2 6s-3]
12:50 PM: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
The loss of windows at regular intervals has hurt Pakistan as much as visitors. 114/6 after 17 overs.
12:36 PM: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
OUTSIDE! Pakistan has completely lost the plot, as they are now six windows down when Kuggeleijn eliminates Imad Wasim. Short and wide, and Imad tried to help him over the third outfielder in six, but only managed to hit Tickner directly, who takes an easy catch.Imad Wasim c Tickner b Kuggeleijn 19 (14) [4s-2]
12:30 PM: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
Dismal spectacle of Pakistan as they are 73/5 after 13 overs. Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim are in the middle trying to get the visitors back into the game.
12:10 pm: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
OUTSIDE! Another one bites the dust and this is Ish Sodhi who eliminates Khushdil Shah to put Pakistan in more trouble. A slow sweep to a ball off the stump. Shah can’t drag it and only gets a rim that goes up and down to settle safely in Guptill’s hands. Khushdil c Guptill b Ish Sodhi 16 (20) [4s-2]
PAK 42/5 after 9 overs
11:50 am: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
OUTSIDE! Pakistan in serious trouble as they have lost four early wickets. Mohammad Rizwan leaves after scoring 17, while Mohammed Hafeez and Haider Ali leave by 0 and 3 respectively. For NZ, rookie Jacob Duffy is on a roll, having chosen three terrains so far.
PAK 28/4 after 5 overs
11:39 am: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
OUTSIDE! Newcomer Jacob Duffy hits his first over and eliminates Abdullah Shafique. It’s your maiden T20I wicket. Shafique was looking to move him across the side, half-heartedly went to the shot, and gave Chapman a chip. Shafique c Chapman b Jacob Duffy 0 (2)
11:35 am: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique come out to open for Pakistan while Mitchell Santner opens for NZ.
11:30 am: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
Abdullah Shafique replaces Babar Azam at the top of the order for Pakistan, while for New Zealand, Jacob Duffy makes his debut and Blair Tickner returns in a new New Zealand bowling lineup. Also, Mark Chapman replaces the fallen Ross Taylor.
11:12 am: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
Teams:
New Zealand (playing with XI): Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (w), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Mark Chapman, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner
Pakistan (playing XI): Mohammad Rizwan (w), Abdullah Shafique, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan (c), Khushdil Shah, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Wahab Riaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
11:00 am: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
Pakistan has won the draw and has chosen to hit first against New Zealand in the first Q20.
10:20 am: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
The launch will take place at 11:00 am IST at Eden Park, Auckland. Both sides will be led by captains who are new to the role of Mitchell Santner and Shadab Khan.
How it started how it goes#HARHAALMAINCRICKET pic.twitter.com/YEYrHK4eRF
– Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 18, 2020
10:20 am: NZ vs Pak 1st T20I LIVE updates
New Zealand and Pakistan are set to renew their T20I rivalry after a two-year gap, but will be without their talismanic captains Kane Williamson and Babar Azam, among a number of others absent from both games.
NZ vs PAK 1st T20 Live Score UPDATES: New Zealand faces a resurgent Pakistan – the first T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan takes place at Eden Park on Friday. The Kiwis enter this series after a stunning victory over the world champions of the West Indies. Pakistan will start its campaign with the new captain Shadab Khan.
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Pakistan, on the other hand, has had a tough time in New Zealand so far, and has yet to play a single match against the hosts. The biggest concern would be the absence of Babar Azam, who has been dropped from the T20I series. But this opens an opportunity for Haider Ali and Mohammad Rizwan, who could be vital against the New Zealand bowling attack.
Despite the Kiwis putting Kane Williamson and Trent Boult to rest, the likes of Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner were unstoppable.
Now they continue their preparations for the next T20 World Cup. Some new additions have been made to the Kiwi roster again with Blair Tickner and Jacob Duffy probably in the bowling attack. New Zealand also have a strong hitting unit that will give them confidence before this game.
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While both teams have a good mix of youth and experience in their ranks, New Zealand will start as favorites. However, you never know with Pakistanis, given their ability to surprise in this format. Overall, an entertaining game of cricket turns heads at Eden Park, and both teams are looking to strike the first blow in this series.
Pakistan hit by wave of injuries
Pakistan has been hit by a wave of serious injuries. First, Fakhar Zaman was unable to board the flight to New Zealand as he showed COVID-19 symptoms despite testing negative. Imam-ul-Haq, who was expected to take his place at the top of the order, fractured his left thumb.
Just a few days before the start of this series, it was a huge shock for Pakistan when skipper Babar Azam was dropped from the T20I series after injuring his right thumb. The injury occurred during a pitching session and X-rays confirmed a fracture that ruled Azam out of the T20I series and also put him in doubt for testing.
If that weren’t enough, the vice-captain and all-rounder of leg roll bowling, Shadab Khan, also has a groin problem. After initially participating in net sessions only as a hitter, Shadab has started bowling and is likely to lead the team.
Speaking of bowling attacks, the Pakistani rhythm trio consisting of Wahab Riaz, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf would be key to their shooting luck that should suit them throughout the series.
Big names are missing in Kiwi XI
With the scheduled end of their second test match against the West Indies just three days before the start of this T20I series, New Zealand has rested Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson and Daryl Mitchell from the first T20I. Aside from Williamson, the missing players will join the squad for the final two Q20I.
These players aside, New Zealand will miss the services of Lockie Ferguson, who was on a roll in T20I against the West Indies, while also picking up a 5-wicket, after suffering a stress fracture. Hamish Bennett is also not on the squad due to injury.
Where will the NZ vs Pak T20 series be broadcast live?
Facnode will broadcast LIVE NewZealand vs Pakistan T20 Series in India
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Where to watch TV broadcast of NZ vs PAK T20 series in India on TV?
Unfortunately, no TV channel will offer the live broadcast of the PAK vs NZ series in India.
Where the NZ vs Pak T20 series will air and will air live in Pakistan and New ZEALAND
In Pakistan, PTV Sports will provide live coverage of the tour.
In New ZEALAND: Spark Sports is the Official Streaming and Broadcast Partner of New Zealand Cricket
Where to watch NZ vs PAK series live stream online in India?
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While there is no live stream of PAK vs NZ available in India, there is good news for fans as the live stream will be available online. Fans will need to access the FanCode app or website to watch the action live on their mobile devices. Users will have to pay a nominal subscription fee to watch the PAK vs NZ love stream online.
New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 Series Complete Schedule
December 18, Friday: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st T20 Eden Park, Auckland – 11.30am M.
December 20, Sunday: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd T20 Seddon Park, Hamilton- 11.30am. M.
December 22, Tuesday: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd T20 Mclean Park, Napier – 11.30am M.
