Batting Meltdown! Pakistan Suffers Historic T20I Defeat Against New Zealand

Pakistan’s Batting Horror Show: A Nightmare Start to the T20I Series

What just happened? That’s the question every Pakistan fan is probably asking after witnessing one of their worst T20I batting performances in history. A fresh approach? Sure. A bold move to leave out Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan? Perhaps. But a total collapse for just 91 runs? That wasn’t in the script.

The match in Christchurch felt less like a competitive game and more like a scripted disaster. Pakistan’s top order folded faster than a cheap lawn chair, crumbling to 11-4 in the blink of an eye.

Enter Kyle Jamieson—towering, relentless, and downright unplayable. He sent Pakistan’s batters packing with figures of 3-8 in four overs, delivering a spell that felt less like bowling and more like an execution.

Partnering with Jacob Duffy, who wasn’t exactly feeling generous either, the Kiwis made sure there was no escape route.

Chasing 92 was never going to be a challenge, and New Zealand strolled to victory in just 10.1 overs, losing only one wicket in the process.

Talk about a one-sided contest!

For Pakistan, this wasn’t just a loss—it was an identity crisis. They’ve been vocal about adopting a fearless, attacking style, but is it really fearless if you’re getting steamrolled before the halfway mark?

Maybe this is just growing pains. Maybe it’s a wake-up call. Or maybe—just maybe—Pakistan needs to find a balance between aggression and survival.

Either way, one thing’s for sure: if they don’t fix their batting, this five-match series might start feeling very, very long.

New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson delivers a spell during the opening match of the Men’s T20 series against Pakistan at Hagley Oval.

Pakistan’s T20I Disaster: A Reality Check in Christchurch

Well, that was brutal. Pakistan’s much-hyped “new approach” in T20 cricket came crashing down in spectacular fashion as they suffered a humiliating nine-wicket loss to New Zealand.

A fresh lineup, a bold experiment—but the same old batting collapse. Bowled out for just 91 runs, this was Pakistan’s lowest-ever T20I total against the Kiwis, and frankly, it was painful to watch.

Right from the get-go, things went south. Mohammad Haris and debutant Hasan Nawaz couldn’t even get off the mark, and within five overs, Pakistan was staring at an 11-4 horror show.

Kyle Jamieson, breathing fire with the new ball, ripped through the top order with an unplayable spell of 3/8. His bowling partner, Jacob Duffy, wasn’t feeling generous either, mopping up the tail with a career-best 4/14. It was less of a contest and more of an ambush.

And while Salman Agha (18) and Khushdil Shah (32 off 30, featuring three big sixes) tried to salvage something—anything—it was never going to be enough. The Kiwi bowlers simply didn’t allow Pakistan to breathe.

So, what went wrong?

🔹 Early Collapse: Losing four wickets in the powerplay is a death sentence in T20 cricket. Pak was in deep trouble before the game had even settled.

🔹 Lack of Experience: With no Babar Azam or Mohammad Rizwan to steady the ship, the inexperienced lineup crumbled under pressure.

🔹 Kiwi Firepower: Jamieson and Duffy were ruthless, exposing Pakistan’s struggles against pace and bounce.

Chasing 92, New Zealand barely broke a sweat. Tim Seifert’s blistering 44 ensured they wrapped it up in just 10.1 overs, making Pakistan’s defeat look even worse. A new era? Maybe. But if Pakistan doesn’t find a way to balance aggression with stability, this could be a very long and painful transition.

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