Pakistan are bowled out for 91 - their lowest T20 total in New Zealand - in the series opener in Christchurch.

Pakistan slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the first Twenty20 against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday after failing to defend a meagre score of 91. The tourists began the five-match series in disastrous fashion,

New Zealand takes an early lead in the five-match T20 series after Pakistan’s batting collapsed for less than 100 runs.

New Zealand defeated Pakistan by nine wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series at Hagley Oval on Sunday, thanks to a stellar performance by their openers. Chasing a small target of 91, Tim Seifert and Finn Allen made light work of the chase, with a blistering 53-run partnership in the powerplay.

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A new era for Pakistan white ball cricket got off to a rough start Sunday with a nine wicket loss to New Zealand in the first of five Twenty20 internationals. First time captain Salman Ali Agha led a new look team into the match which followed Pakistan's poor performance at home in the 50-overs Champions Trophy and began its buildup to the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Pakistan's new-look team got a reality check in series opener as their three debutants failed to make a mark. Pakistan were bowled out for just 91 runs.

Put to bat first, Pakistan, who were without seasoned campaigners Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Jamieson drew first blood with the new ball, dismissing opener Mohammad Haris on