Pakistan vs New Zealand: T20 horror show as Green Shirts fall

CHRISTCHURCH: The very first T20I of the Pakistan tour of New Zeeland (Pakistan vs New Zealand) is currently taking place at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

The Black Caps won the toss and chose to field first, a decision that has quickly proven effective as the Men in Green struggle with their batting.

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Pakistan got off to a disastrous start, losing their first three wickets for just 9 runs within the first four overs! Mohammad Haris was dismissed for a duck in the first over by Kyle Jamieson, who also took the wicket of Hasan Nawaz, caught for another duck.

Irfan Khan followed suit, also falling for a duck. This left Pakistan reeling at 9/3!

As the innings progresses, Salman Agha and Shadab Khan, the two captains, are at the crease, but the pressure is mounting.

New Zealand’s bowlers, particularly Jamieson and Jacob Duffy are ruthless and out for blood! They made early inroads and are seem to be setting the tone for the rest of the Pakistan vs New Zealand match.

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The pitch at the Hagley Oval is actually expected to favour batters, yet the Green Shirts, it seems, have made a pact to continue their dismal, disappointing performance for past 2 years and counting!