Pakistan claim No.1 T20I spot with New Zealand series win

Fakhar Zaman

Pakistan laid claim to being the best Twenty20 side in the world yesterday after beating New Zealand by 18 runs in the series-deciding third Twenty20 match. Batting first, Pakistan reached 181 for six as Umar Amin and Fakhar Zaman scored 58 and 46 respectively. In reply, NZ managed 163 for six in their 20 overs.

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