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New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, 4th T20I: New Zealand Off To Disastrous Start, Chasing 159
New Zealand vs Pakistan 4th T20I Live Updates: With their backs against the wall, Pakistan gear up for the private salvaging 4th T20I against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. New Zealand's stand-in skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to field first. Mohammad Rizwan's unbeaten 90-run knock paved the way for Pakistan to post 158/5 on the board in 20 overs on a tricky wicket. (LIVE Scorecard)
27 Runs In An Over: New Zealand Star Destroys Pakistan's Haris Rauf, Smashes T20I Record
New Zealand opener Finn Allen smashed a record-breaking 137 off 62 deliveries as New Zealand set Pakistan a 225-run target in the third T20I against Pakistan in Dunedin on Wednesday. In the process, Allen went past Brendon McCullum as the player with the highest score by a New Zealander in the shortest format of the game. Not only that, he also also equalled the world record of 16 sixes in an innings held by Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai. He hit Pakistan star Haris Rauf for 27 in an over.
Watch: IPL Star Dangerously Lands On His Ribs While Attempting Catch In Big Bash League, Then This Happens
In the midst of all the international action that is going, the T20 leagues are also in full flow. The Big Bash league, the SA 20 are the major ones among them. In both the leagues, several stars who will feature in the Indian Premier League are playing. One among the Australian Nathan Ellis. The right-arm pacer is a prominent member of Punjab Kings team. In the Big Bash league he is leading Hobart Hurricanes. In a recent match against Melbourne Stars, the player encountered a dangerous situation.
Will Young Replaces Josh Clarkson In New Zealand Squad For 3rd T20I Against Pakistan
Josh Clarkson was omitted from the New Zealand squad for the third T20I against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury. The batter, uncapped at T20I level, was originally supposed to replace New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for the third T20I. The third T20I of the series will take place on January 17. Williamson will miss the third T20I of the series to manage the knee issue that has affected him for most of the last 12 months, before returning for the final two games. Now in Clarkson's stead, Will Young has been added to the Black Caps' squad.
Three share lead at Sony Open, as Power makes the cut
Austin Eckroat, South Korea's Byeong Hun An and China's Carl Yuan all birdied their final hole of the second round on Friday in Honolulu to share the lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
"Brings Additional Pressure": South Africa Great On Big IPL Deals For Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins
Former South African all-rounder Chris Morris, who was once the most expensive player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, hailed the record-breaking bid of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the 2024 season, saying that it will add some pressure on him but the pacer will be able to justify it with his performances and experience. In a history-making move, Starc was bought by KKR for a whopping Rs 24.75 crore just hours after his skipper, Pat Cummins, breached the Rs 20 crore mark after being bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), becoming the most expensive player in the history of the IPL at the auction in Dubai held in December last year.
Tim Southee Hits Milestone As New Zealand Beat Pakistan In First T20I
Tim Southee became the first player to 150 wickets in Twenty20 internationals as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs Friday in their series opener in Auckland. Veteran seam bowler Southee claimed four wickets to pass the milestone and help dismiss the tourists for 180 in the 18th over in response to New Zealand's imposing 226-8, handing them first blood in the five-match series. Southee's figures of 4-25 were the best of a run-dominated encounter at Eden Park and took him to 151 wickets in T20 internationals, 11 more than Bangladesh spinner Shakib Al Hasan.