Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga admitted that the New Zealand bowlers imposed capital under the light, which led to a crushed defeat against New Zealand in the fourth T20 at Bay Oval on Sunday.
With this loss, Pakistan accepted the five-match T20C series 3–1 after exiting 115, chasing a target of 221 runs.
Addressing the press conference after the match, the skipper said, “He (New Zealand) really bowled well and defeated us.”
“I mean, the ball talked. It was swinging and it was also changing. But we are international cricketers, so we have to customize it and we have to be better,” he said.
With the series already lost, Aga emphasized the need to re -organize her team and perform a strong performance in the final match. “We need to re -organize and we need to win the final game.”
Pakistan will now look to save pride in the fifth and final T20i, which expects to end the series on a positive note.
Green shirts faced early collapse as opener Mohammad Haris was rejected for just two runs in the first over by Will O’Rurke.
The situation worsened in the next over when Jacob Dafi killed Hasan Nawaz and captain Salman Ali Aga for a single-digit score, causing Pakistan to struggle 9-3.
The departure for only one run with Shadab Khan continued, rejected by Zakri Folks, reduced Pakistan by 26–4 in 4.1 overs.
Irfan Khan Niazi showed some resistance with a quick 24 off 16 balls, but Dafi’s talent rejected him at 42–5.
Khushdil Shah and Abbas Afridi failed to provide stability, while Shaheen Afridi’s departure on 56-8 indicated Pakistan’s adjacent defeat. Dafi claimed his fourth wicket, rejecting Haris Rauf at 80-9 in 13.5 overs.
Abdul Samad fought a tough battle, but decreased by fifty as Pakistan’s innings ended in disappointment.
New Zealand openers left for a flying start, running up to 59 in just 4.1 overs. Shaheen Afridi fought with a new ball, but Haris Rauf gave a success by rejecting Tim Safart for 44.
Finn Alan’s explosive fifty maintained just 19 balls before Abbas Afridi removed for 50.
Despite the stumble of a modest middle-order, New Zealand operated before the 200-run mark collided between Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner.
Haris Rauf ended with three wickets, while Abrar Ahmed and Abbas Afridi contributed to significant successes. However, New Zealand posted a tough total, leaving Pakistan with a tough pursuit that eventually ended in a broader defeat.
