Pakistan on top of the world with New Zealand T20 series win
28 Jan 2018 10:58 PM IST
Mount Maunganui: Pakistan laid claim to being the best Twenty20 side in the world on Sunday after beating New Zealand in the series-deciding third Twenty20 match. The 18-run victory gave Pakistan a come-from-behind 2-1 series win that will see them overtake New Zealand at the top of the world rankings.
Captain Sarfraz Ahmed leapt with delight after the final ball as Pakistan pulled off back-to-back wins over the hosts.
Batting first, Pakistan reached 181 for six with Fakhar Zaman making 46 off 36 at the top of the innings. New Zealand, in reply, were never up with the run chase, and managed 163 for six in their 20 overs.
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