The New Zealand cricket team, the BLACKCAPS, began their KFC T20I series against Pakistan with a commanding batting display, led by Finn Allen's 74 off 41 balls. The series kicked off in Auckland at Eden Park, where Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. Allen's onslaught included a 24-run over from Shaheen Afridi. Contributions from Daryl Mitchell (61) and Kane Williamson (57), along with a late cameo from Mark Chapman (26), propelled New Zealand to a record T20I total against Pakistan. As the match progressed, Fakhar Zaman scored a half-century for Pakistan, setting up a tense finish with Pakistan needing 42 runs in the last three overs. Fans were invited to follow the live action on TVNZ 1, TVNZ+, and SENZ Radio, as the BLACKCAPS' social media accounts provided regular updates.
Reflections from today's ANZ Player of the Match - Finn Allen #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/rLVMrv5AY2
Three overs to go in Hamilton. Follow play LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ #NZvPAK https://t.co/Zf1FcKoehn
Babar and Shaheen are taking it down to the wire - Pakistan need 42 in three overs #NZvPAK π https://t.co/1bT74Be6Qp https://t.co/YvDgPf2b8o
Fakhar Zaman with a fantastic fifty, but Pakistan's target is still a way away #NZvPAK π https://t.co/1bT74Be6Qp https://t.co/SEiluPRIXZ
Adam Milne with the breakthrough! The dangerous Fakhar Zaman out shortly after bringing up his half-century. Follow play LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ πΊ or @SENZ_Radio π» LIVE scoring | https://t.co/Wl2gwRxpHX #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/V7nWivECXX
Powerplay comparisons! Follow the second innings LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ πΊ or @SENZ_Radio π» LIVE scoring | https://t.co/Wl2gwRxpHX #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/NoRPAuYbxr
Finn Allen's 74 from 41 balls leading the batting innings at Seddon Park. Follow the Pakistan chase LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ πΊ or audio commentary with @SENZ_Radio and @TheACCnzπ»LIVE scoring | https://t.co/Wl2gwRxXxv #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/Eu8lAFF0Ob
Finn Allen gave New Zealand a great start, but a flurry of wickets in the final ten leaves Pakistan with a gettable 195 to chase #NZvPAK π https://t.co/1bT74Be6Qp https://t.co/AbYiFJ7E8U
Five overs left in the 1st innings in Hamilton. Follow play LIVE in NZ on TVNZ 1 and @TVNZ+ πΊ LIVE scoring | https://t.co/Wl2gwRxpHX #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/9AHh2T7YEA
An entertaining knock from Finn Allen has come to an end, bowled out by Usama Mir. Tune into SENZ for live commentary: https://t.co/lZMow2FlEy #NZvPAK | @BLACKCAPS | @SEN_Cricket https://t.co/Hxb57wrSEq
Finn Allen smashes to all parts #NZvPAK π https://t.co/1bT74Be6Qp https://t.co/sWpRUlQQqs
Finn Allen brings up his half-century in style. His fourth in T20 internationals. Follow play LIVE in NZ on TVNZ 1 and @TVNZ+ πΊ LIVE scoring | https://t.co/Wl2gwRxpHX #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/PS2mN3UAHI
Finn Allen passes fifty with a six! #NZvPAK π https://t.co/1bT74Be6Qp https://t.co/ZD1ABv9cop
Finn Allen on the charge, Haris Rauf goes for 30 in his first two overs #NZvPAK π https://t.co/1bT74Be6Qp https://t.co/1JsRkhDXq7
A Finn Allen classic to end the third over. 15 come from it LIVE and free on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ #NZvPAK https://t.co/knSQutkpRx
Finn Allen out of the ground! The first six of the night is a big one LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ #NZvPAK https://t.co/zbcGWG4GVm
The KFC T20I series against Pakistan continues today at Seddon Park. Follow play LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and @TVNZ+ πΊ or @SENZ_Radio π» Buy tickets | https://t.co/sWICQTyLsG ποΈ #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/PSkgLSa2Q6
6,4,4,4, 6 - Finn Allen Smashes Shaheen Afridi For 24 Runs In 5 Balls. Watch #NZvPAK #PAKvsNZ https://t.co/BTL9gPfq60 https://t.co/0VN3tcRt7k
Sharp work from Adam Milne off his own bowling and Saim Ayub is run-out for 27. Follow play LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ πΊ or @SENZ_Radio π» LIVE scoring | https://t.co/zy0e6BQNfN #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/SY9g96EFIS
An NZ record T20I total against Pakistan. Daryl Mitchell (61) and Kane Williamson (57) plus a late cameo from Mark Chapman (26) the highlights of the batting innings. Follow the chase LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ #NZvPAK https://t.co/HuVxCpihnU
At the halfway mark in Auckland. Follow play LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ πΊ or @SENZ_Radio π» LIVE scoring | https://t.co/zy0e6BQNfN #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/SUEWJjodWp
A massive over from FInn Allen to start the 1st @BLACKCAPS T20I against Pakistan #LIVE now on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ https://t.co/669gt8BOn9
6 4 4 4 6 . Finn Allen with a big third over in Auckland. Follow play LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ πΊ or @SENZ_Radio π» LIVE scoring | https://t.co/zy0e6BQNfN #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/uhdsmgIf01
The first six of the night off the bat of Finn Allen LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/q87TM9aeU2
Starting 2024 with the bat! π Pakistan win the toss and elect to bowl first in the KFC T20I series opener at @edenparknz. Follow play LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ πΊ or @SENZ_Radio π» LIVE scoring at https://t.co/3YsfR1YBHU π² #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/Nm8XOzMiH6
A morning meeting for the skippers in TΔmaki Makaurau - Auckland π The KFC T20I series against @TheRealPCB starts tomorrow night at @edenparknz. Follow play LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ 1 and @TVNZ+ πΊ or @SENZ_Radio π» Tickets | https://t.co/sWICQTyLsG #NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/6MZsZK1EJ9