Tim Southee became the first player to 150 wickets in Twenty20 internationals as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs Friday in the NZ vs PAK 1st T20I at Auckland`s Eden Park.

Veteran seam bowler Southee claimed four wickets to pass the milestone and help dismiss the tourists for 180 in the 18th over in response to New Zealand`s imposing 226-8, handing them first blood in the five-match series.