3rd T20I: New Zealand v Pakistan (Winner: PAK)

PAK 183/6 (A Shehzad 54, A Razzaq 34, J Franklin 2/12, N McCullunm 1/29) beat NZ 80 (S Styris 45, S Afridi 4/14, A Razzaq 3/13) by 103 runs.
Match Graph	Match Scorecard
Man of the Match: A Razzaq	AMI Stadium, Christchurch (30 Dec,2010)

Having lost twice while chasing, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat. Shehzad and Hafeez gave them a perfect start with the score reaching 81 before Hafeez fell in 9th over with COW at 57%. 3 quick wickets got NZ back in to the game but blistering knocks by Akmal and Razzak propelled Pakistan to 183/6 with COW of 60%. New Zealand lost wickets right from the start and were at one point tottering at 36/6 afer 9 over with COW of just 19%. There was no coming back from there. Styris held up one end vainly as New Zealand were bowled out for 80 runs in 15.5 overs as Afridi and Razzak shared 7 wickets to lose the match by 103 runs.

First Inns (Pakistan)- 20 Overs Maximum

5 Overs: PAK 51/0

PAK 56%

Pakistan started the last match of the

year with a bang, firing on all cylinders with a cliché inspiring opening stand. Pakistan’s chances increased by 8% during this period.

10 Overs: PAK 86/1

PAK 56%

Pakistan could not maintain their

pace and did push their advantage further.Pakistan’s chances did not change during this period.

15 Overs: PAK 117/4

PAK 54%

After being a few wickets down,

Pakistan lost a slight advantage.Pakistan’s chances decreased by 2% during this period.

20 Overs: PAK 183/6

PAK 60%

Once again Razzaq, came to Pakistan’s

rescue to smash New Zealand and dent their chances and bowling figures. Pakistan’s chances increased by 6% during this period.

Second Inns (New Zealand: Target 184) - 20 Overs Maximum

5 Overs: NZ 11/5	PAK 73%	Although Chris Martin is not a part
		of the T20 squad, the New Zealand top order ensured that his presence at the crease would not be missed . New Zealand’s chances decreased by 13% during this period.
8 Overs: NZ 34/5	PAK 76%	McGlashan and Styris tried to rebuild
		the innings, except with a deadline much like the mayor a bombed city trying to host the olympics . New Zealand’s chances decreased by 3% during this period.
12 Overs: NZ 58/7	PAK 87%	New Zealand continued their downfall,
		making the fans wonder whether cricket matches have an abort button . New Zealand’s chances decreased by 11% during this period.
15.5 Overs: NZ 80/10	PAK 100%	Pakistan won very comfortably but
		lost the series nonetheless . Pakistan won by 83 runs.

3rd T20I: New Zealand v Pakistan (Winner: PAK)

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