PAK vs NZ: Hailstorm ends fourth T20I
Pakistan are leading the five-match series by 2-1
Match officials called off the fourth T20 international (T20I) between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Pindi Cricket Stadium as heavy rain — along with a hailstorm — ended the match with no result.
Pakistan are leading the five-match series by 2-1. The hosts Pakistan lead the five-match series 2-1 after winning the first two matches by 88 and 38 runs while New Zealand took the third by four runs — all in Lahore.
The fifth and final match of the series will be played at the same venue on April 24.
Pakistan decided to bowl first after their skipper Babar Azam won the toss. Imad Wasim provided a solid start to Pakistan, picking up three quick wickets to reduce the visitors 54-3 inside seven overs.
Imad removed skipper Tom Latham, Will Young and Daryl Mitchell to take Pakistan on top. The left-arm spinner proved his worth yet again with the new ball.
Chad Bowes (54) and Mark Chapman (71*) rescued New Zealand as they both scored 54 runs together. New Zealand could score 164-5 in 18.5 overs when bad weather forced a washout.
Apart from Imad, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf bagged a wicket each.
Eight Kiwis are missing because of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and skipper Kane Williamson has a bad knee injury, leaving the captaincy to batsman Tom Latham — and providing plenty of opportunity for newcomers to shine.
Pakistan and New Zealand will also meet in five one-day internationals after the five-match T20 series, honing preparations for this year´s 50-over World Cup in India.
The tour comes as something of compensation for New Zealand pulling out of their visit to Pakistan on the day of the first game in September 2021, citing security concerns.
The Black Caps played two Tests and three ODIs in Pakistan just three months ago.
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