NZ win by Nine Wickets | New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I 2025 Highlights: Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, and Tim Seifert Hand Hosts 1-0 Lead

And, New Zealand have won the NZ vs PAK 1st T20I 2025 without even breaking a sweat. Pakistan failed with both the bat and the ball, against an in-form New Zealand side. Jacod Duffy and Kyle Jamieson broke Pakistan's batting back claiming seven wickets between them, as Khushdil Shah managed to shine bright for visitors with a 32. In reply, Tim Seifert provided hosts with a brisk start scoring 44 off 29, but fell while hitting a sweep against Abrar Ahmed. Finn Allen, and Tim Robinson added 39 runs for the second wicket, and took Black Caps to an easy win, and helped them take a 1-0 lead in the series. 

New Zealand have almost pocketed the match, and are just 16 runs away from taking a 1-0 lead in the five T20I series. Finn Allen and Tim Robinson have added 29 from 20 balls, and are looking to get the home side past the finish line. 

OUT! Finally, Pakistan managed to get a breakthrough, but isn't this too late? Tim Seifert tried to play the sweep shot, but the slowness of the ball had the batter mistime the delivery from Abrar Ahmed. Tim Seifert c Mohammad Haris b Abrar Ahmed 44(29)

New Zealand openers Tim Seifert, and Finn Allen have gotten the home side to a near-perfect start, in their pursuit of 92. Seifert in particular has been the aggressor, scoring 27 off 20 balls already, which include five fours. 

New Zealand will be looking to score as many runs quickly as possible, with the conditions still helping the bowlers. Pakistan will want Shaheeh Shah Afridi and Mohammad Ali to provide early breakthroughs, and not let the hosts take the match away from their grasp. 

New Zealand will be looking to score as many runs quickly as possible, with the conditions still helping the bowlers. Pakistan will want Shaheeh Shah Afridi and Mohammad Ali to provide early breakthroughs, and not let the hosts take the match away from their grasp. 

OUT! That's it, Pakistan have been bundled out for merely 91. This has been a terrible show by Pakistan batter, who had blend of youth and experience. Jacob Duffy cleaned up the final wicket of Pakistan's innings, removing Abrar Ahmed, and also earning his fourth wicket. Abrar Ahmed c Michael Bracewell b Jacob Duffy 2(4)

OUT! Jacob Duffy manages to pick his third wicket of the match, and Shaheen Shah Afridi has to depart. Afridi played the pull shot but managed a skier off the top edge, which wicket-keeper Mitchell Hay took a fine catch running backward. Shaheen Afridi c Mitchell Hay b Jacob Duffy 1(8)

OUT! Zakary Foulkes comes into the attack and manages to pick his first wicket. Jahandad Khan, who looked to score some big hits, perished in the same fashion. Khan wanted to hit the ball out of the ground, but mistimed a slower ball, handing Bracewell a neat catch. Jahandad Khan c Michael Bracewell b Foulkes 17(17) 

OUT! Zakary Foulkes comes into the attack and manages to pick his first wicket. Jahandad Khan, who looked to score some big hits, perished in the same fashion. Khan wanted to hit the ball out of the ground, but mistimed a slower ball, handing Bracewell a neat catch. Jahandad Khan c Michael Bracewell b Foulkes 17(17)