Finn Allen additionally equalled the world report of 16 sixes in an innings.© AFP
New Zealand opener Finn Allen smashed a record-breaking 137 off 62 deliveries as New Zealand set Pakistan a 225-run goal within the third T20I towards Pakistan in Dunedin on Wednesday. Within the course of, Allen went previous Brendon McCullum because the participant with the best rating by a New Zealander within the shortest format of the sport. Not solely that, he additionally additionally equalled the world report of 16 sixes in an innings held by Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai. He hit Pakistan star Haris Rauf for 27 in an over.
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Earlier, Pakistan received the toss and once more elected to bowl first within the third Twenty20 worldwide towards New Zealand. A Blackcaps win will seal the five-match collection for the hosts, who comfortably received the primary two video games by 46 and 21 runs respectively. Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, who received the toss for the primary two video games and bowled first, stated the overcast circumstances have been in his favour. “I feel we’re prepared,” he stated of the necessity to win and maintain the collection alive.
New Zealand stand-in captain Mitchell Santner stated he in all probability would have bowled first as properly however nonetheless anticipated a high-scoring efficiency.
The Black Caps are with out common captain Kane Williamson, who was already scheduled to be rested for recreation three and can now miss the rest of the collection due to a hamstring damage.
Tim Seifert changed Williamson with Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson additionally added to bolster the bowling ranks.
New Zealand have by no means misplaced in 15 internationals at Dunedin’s College Oval.
The hosts additionally lead the five-match collection 2-Zero and can look to clinch the collection with a win.
(With AFP Inputs)
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