Welcome to the highlights of New Zealand vs Pakistan - The 9th match of the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 International cricket tournament between New Zealand and Pakistan was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele on September 23, 2012.
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| Nasir Jamshed struck four sixes his 27-ball fifty © ICC /Getty Images |
Match Overview:
Nasir Jamshed's quick-fire half-century before Saeed Ajmal's four-for helped to Pakistan narrow 13-run victory over New Zealand in the ninth match of a ICC World Twenty20.
Match Stats:
- Saeed Ajmal's 4 for 30 was his fourth best bowling performance for Pakistan in T20 international and Pakistan's best figures against New Zealand in T20Is.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Pakistan scored 177-6 in 20 overs with top scorer by Nasir Jamshed 56, Mohammad Hafeez struck 43 off 38-balls including 2-sixes & 2-fours, Imran Nazir blasted a 25 off 16-balls included 5-fours with strike rate of 156.25.
Umar Akmal cracked a 23 off 15-balls including 3-fours & a six with strike-rate of 153.33.
New Zealand best bowler by Tim Southee, Jacob Oram both took two-wickets and one for James Franklin - Daniel Vettori.
New Zealand scored 164-9 in 20 overs with top scorer by Rob Nicol struck 33 off 28-balls including 3-fours & a six, Brendon McCullum cracked a 32 off 31-balls included four-fours & a six, Daniel Vettori 18 and Kane Williamson 15.
Pakistan best bowler by Saeed Ajmal claimed 4-wickets for 30-runs in 4-overs, Shahid Afridi, Sohail Tanvir and Umar Gul each took one-wickets.
Nasir Jamshed named player of the match for his quick-fire 56-runs knocked off facing 35-balls including 4-sixes and 2-fours with strike rate of 160.
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