New Zealand Clinches Series with Dominant Victory over Pakistan

Tim Seifert's explosive 97 and James Neesham's five-wicket haul propelled New Zealand to a resounding victory over Pakistan in the final T20I, securing the series 4-1. Chasing a modest 129, the Blackcaps won convincingly, with Neesham awarded Player of the Match and Seifert named Player of the Series.

In a compelling display of cricket prowess, New Zealand overwhelmed Pakistan in the fifth and final T20I at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday. With Tim Seifert's explosive innings of 97 not out and James Neesham's match-winning five-wicket haul, the Kiwis sealed a 4-1 series victory over the Men in Green.

Pakistan, batting first, struggled to establish momentum and posted a total of 128 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Salman Agha was the standout performer for the visitors, hitting a resilient 51 off 39 balls, while wickets fell regularly around him due to the disciplined bowling of Neesham and Jacob Duffy.

Chasing 129, New Zealand's openers laid a solid foundation, with Seifert and Finn Allen bludgeoning the Pakistan attack. Seifert was in imperious form, striking ten sixes in his 37-ball innings. The match concluded swiftly, with New Zealand reaching the target in just 10 overs, securing an emphatic victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)