Pakistan beat New Zealand by six wickets

Pakistan beat New Zealand by six wickets in their tri-series Twenty20 international in Christchurch on Saturday.

Babar Azam, the Pakistan skipper, chasing New Zealand‍‍`s 148 run, scored unbeaten 79 off 53 balls at a strike rate of 149.05 to make consecutive two wins in the tournament.

Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in the first match by 21 runs on Friday.

The three teams are using the week-long tournament to prepare for the T20 World Cup in Australia later this month.

Earlier today, after choosing to bat first, the Black Caps appeared to be on course for a modest total at Hagley Oval before Chapman’s 32 off 16 balls, which featured three fours and two sixes.

New Zealand laid the foundation of their innings through opener Devon Conway (36 off 35) and captain Kane Williamson (31 off 30), although both struggled for timing during a 61-run stand for the second wicket.

It was another frustrating outcome for the accomplished Williamson, who has passed 50 on just two occasions in all formats over the last 18 months, a period that has encompassed 29 innings.

He was clean-bowled attempting a slog-sweep off-spinner Mohammad Nawaz, while Chapman holed out to a slower ball from Pakistan’s best bowler, paceman Haris Rauf (3-28).