Pakistan thrash New Zealand

World Twenty/Twenty champion Pakistan bounced back from losing the one-day internationals series by thrashing New Zealand by 49 runs in a Twenty/Twenty match at Dubai Sports City Stadium today.



Pakistan, through a brilliant 38-ball 58 by opener Imran Nazir posted a healthy 161 for 8.



Tim Southee was the most successful bowler for New Zealand with three for 28, while Shane Bond and Aaron Redmond picked up two wickets each.



In reply, the Kiwis were bowled out for 112 with nine balls to spare.



Mohammad Aamer, Abdul Razzaq, Shahid Afridi and Saeed Ajmal picked up two wickets each for Pakistan.



Bradley-John Watling and Nathan McCallum top scored for New Zealand with 22 runs each.