T20 Showdown: New Zealand vs Pakistan in Crucial Fourth Match

New Zealand and Pakistan are ready to clash in the pivotal fourth match of their five-game T20 series, with the Kiwis currently holding a 2-1 lead. Hassan Nawaz electrified Pakistani fans by notching up the fastest century in Pakistan’s international cricket history during the third game of their New Zealand tour. Published on March 22, 2025.

Who: New Zealand vs Pakistan | What: Fourth T20I of five-match series | Where: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand | When: Sunday at 7:15 PM (06:15 GMT).

Thanks to an incredible victory in the third match on Thursday, Pakistan has rekindled their chances of clinching the T20 series against New Zealand. The Kiwis dominated the first match with a commanding nine-wicket triumph in Christchurch after Pakistan was dismissed for a mere 91 runs. The second game in Dunedin didn’t bring much cheer for Pakistan either, as New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory. A bold decision to drop captain Mohammad Rizwan and veteran batsman Babar Azam from the T20 lineup paved the way for Hasan Nawaz to shine with an unbeaten 105 in the third encounter.

Team News: - New Zealand: Matt Henry has been ruled out for the rest of the series. - Pakistan: With no new injuries reported, Pakistan is expected to field the same lineup that clinched the third game victory.

The fifth and potentially decisive T20 match will take place at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday. Fans can catch all the action live on free-to-air TV in New Zealand on TVNZ 1, TVNZ+, and Sport Nation NZ. In Pakistan, Ten Sports will broadcast the match, while a livestream will be available on Tapmad.