NZ snatches dramatic four-run T20 win over strong Pakistan
The HinduAn inexperienced New Zealand survived Iftikhar Ahmed’s late onslaught to snatch a stunning four-run win against Pakistan and keep alive their five-match Twenty20 series on Monday. Captain Tom Latham, leading New Zealand in the absence of eight frontline players busy in the Indian Premier League, anchored the Kiwis to 163-5 with a brilliant 64 off 49 balls. “The whole squad will take a lot of confidence from this match moving forward.” Pakistan’s strong top order fell and limped to 88-7 in the 15th over. “The pressure kept building throughout the run chase, Iftikhar delivered and Faheem also chipped in with crucial runs.” Babar, who smashed a century on Saturday, was out for 1 after Rachin Ravindra’s spectacular diving catch at third man in the second over.