New Zealand registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the first T20I on Sunday in Christchurch as the visitors received a thrashing after being dismissed for their lowest T20I total in New Zealand.
Kiwi fast bowlers Jacob Duffy (4 for 14) and Kyle Jamieson (3 for 8) delivered outstanding performances, collectively claiming seven wickets to dismantle Pakistan's batting order. 'Player of the Match' Jamieson's early spell proved decisive as he captured three crucial wickets, leaving Pakistan struggling at 11 for 4 within 4.4 overs.