Sun Mar 23 06:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Wins Thrilling Third T20 Against New Zealand, Leveling Series
**Mount Maunganui, New Zealand:** Pakistan leveled the five-match T20I series against New Zealand with a resounding nine-wicket victory in the third match at Bay Oval. Hasan Nawaz’s stunning unbeaten century (105 runs off 45 balls) powered Pakistan to a dominant chase, achieving victory with four overs to spare.
New Zealand, who had won the first two matches, were restricted to 204 runs in 19.5 overs after Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl. Nawaz’s blistering innings, which included a crucial 133-run unbroken partnership with captain Salman Ali Agha (51 runs off 31 balls), demolished the New Zealand bowling attack.
The match saw several key moments, including a successful Pakistan review that led to James Neesham’s dismissal for 3 runs off 5 balls and Finn Allen’s dismissal for a quickfire 50 (20 balls including 6 fours and 3 sixes) after reaching his half-century. Other notable contributions from the Pakistan bowlers included Haris Rauf’s early strikes, dismissing Tim Seifert (44 runs off 22 balls) and Mark Chapman (24 runs off 16 balls).
The fourth T20I is scheduled for today at the same venue. The series is currently tied at 2-1, with the final two matches promising to be equally exciting. The match begins at 11:45 AM IST (Indian Standard Time), with the toss at 11:15 AM IST.
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