Sun Mar 23 06:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Fight Back in Thrilling T20 Series Against New Zealand
**Mount Maunganui, New Zealand:** Pakistan revived their hopes in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand with a resounding nine-wicket victory in the third match on Friday. This win followed New Zealand’s victories in the first two matches, leaving the series score at 2-1 in New Zealand’s favor.
Hasan Nawaz spearheaded Pakistan’s triumph with a stunning unbeaten century (105 runs off 45 balls), his maiden T20I ton. He formed an unbroken 133-run partnership with captain Salman Ali Agha (51 runs off 31 balls), guiding Pakistan to a comfortable chase of 205 runs in just 19.1 overs. The victory marked New Zealand’s heaviest T20I defeat in terms of wickets.
Earlier, New Zealand had posted a competitive 204 runs, with Tim Seifert contributing a quick-fire 44 off 22 balls. However, Pakistan’s bowlers, particularly Haris Rauf who took the crucial early wicket of Seifert, effectively restricted the New Zealand innings.
The fourth T20I is scheduled for today at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, with both teams eager to gain momentum. The toss is set for 11:15 AM (local time), with the match commencing at 11:45 AM. The series will conclude with a final match on the 1st of February.
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