Sun Mar 23 07:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Bowlers Battered as New Zealand Post 204 in Third T20I
**Auckland, New Zealand:** Pakistan’s bowlers endured another tough outing in the third T20I against New Zealand, conceding a hefty 204 runs in their innings at Eden Park. Despite a late fightback that saw New Zealand all out in 19.5 overs, the damage was largely done in the earlier stages.
Abrar Ahmed bore the brunt of the New Zealand onslaught, conceding 43 runs in his three overs, including five sixes. While he salvaged some pride by taking two wickets with his final two deliveries, his expensive spell, which included bowling in the powerplay, drew significant criticism on social media. Tim Seifert and Mark Chapman were particularly destructive against the mystery spinner.
Chapman himself top-scored for New Zealand with a blistering 94 off 44 balls (11 fours, 4 sixes), falling just six runs short of a century. While he received little support from the other end, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi spearheaded a late Pakistan comeback, picking up wickets at regular intervals to restrict the Kiwis from reaching an even higher total. The series continues, with Pakistan facing an uphill battle to recover.
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