13 November,2009 07:20 AM IST | | Agencies
Pakistan overcame their one-day international series loss and maintained their world champion status in Twenty20 cricket with a convincing 49-run win over New Zealand at Dubai Stadium last night.
Opener Imran Nazir (58) lifted Pakistan to a competitive 161-8 on a pitch of variable bounce before the bowlers unleashed a tight line and length to dismiss New Zealand for 112 in 18.3 overs.
The victory was Pakistan's 20th in 26 Twenty20 internationals and their third in as many matches against the injury-ravaged Black Caps.
Brendon McCullum, leading the side in the absence of the injured Daniel Vettori, raised hopes by smashing 17 off the first over.
