New Zealand national cricket team put on a dominant show at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, crushing Pakistan national cricket team by 115 runs in the 4th T20I on March 23, 2025. With this emphatic win, the Black Caps sealed a 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

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Batting first New Zealand posted a massive 220/6 thanks to a power-packed performance by Finn Allen and Tim Seifert. Their bowlers then delivered a stunning effort bowling out Pakistan for just 105 in 16.2 overs marking Pakistan’s biggest defeat by runs in T20 history.

New Zealand’s batting was a perfect mix of aggression and control. Finn Allen led the charge with a blazing 50 off just 20 balls hammering six fours and three sixes. Tim Seifert provided strong support smashing 44 in quick time, while Michael Bracewell’s unbeaten 46 off 26 gave the hosts a strong finish.

Pakistan’s bowlers had a tough time containing the onslaught though Haris Rauf picked up three wickets in a spirited effort.

Chasing 221 Pakistan team crumbled under relentless bowling from New Zealand’s pacers. Jacob Duffy (4/20) and Zak Foulkes (3/25) ripped through the batting lineup leading to Pakistan’s heaviest-ever T20I defeat by runs.

Post-Match Reactions – Who Said What?

Finn Allen, Player of the Match:

"Pretty happy. I'll take it. A few guys deserve this, but I'll take it. Cricket is unpredictable, so you have to start fresh every game. Our bowlers showed there was good bounce in the wicket, making it tough for batters to settle."

Salman Agha (Pakistan captain):

"They bowled really well and completely outplayed us. Credit to them. The ball was swinging and turning a lot in the second innings, which made things difficult. We need to adapt better as international cricketers. We have to regroup and focus on winning the last game."

Michael Bracewell (New Zealand captain):

"Great team performance! Bouncing back after the last game was important. Our batters set things up nicely, and Daryl and I were happy to take it to a strong total. The bowlers did a fantastic job, and it was great to see Ish Sodhi finishing things off."