New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd T20 Live Score: Babar Azam Key For Pakistan In Big Chase vs New Zealand

NZ vs PAK Live Score, 3rd T20I: Chasing a target of 225, Pakistan are two wickets down against New Zealand in Dunedin. Earlier, Finn Allen smashed a record 137 off 62 deliveries as New Zealand set Pakistan a 225-run target. It was the highest score by a New Zealander in a T20 international, surpassing the previous best of 123 set by Brendon McCullum, and it equalled the world record of 16 sixes in an innings held by Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai. (Live Scorecard)

We are back for the chase! The umpires are on their way in the middle. Saim Ayub and Mohammad Rizwan to open for Pakistan. Tim Southee gets the job to start with the new ball. Here we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

New Zealand is undoubtedly elated at the conclusion of the first innings. Despite losing a couple of wickets, including the star performer Daryl Mitchell, after a fiery start, the onslaught by Finn Allen was unstoppable. Allen's spectacular innings of 137 runs off just 62 deliveries not only propelled New Zealand to the highest score ever at the venue but also set new records for the highest T20I score and the most individual sixes in an innings for the Kiwis, with 16 massive hits. With such a commanding performance, New Zealand find themselves in a dominant position and will now aim to secure victory and clinch the series as they come out to bowl. Can New Zealand finish off in style, or will Pakistan mount a comeback and put on a show in the chase? The stage is set for an intriguing second innings.

Finn Allen is up for a chat. He says, it is a competitive total for the boys and it's hard to cross the line. He continued saying they have kept it simple and it's the same game plan which worked. He also said about the conversation with Shaheen that they