Delhi: The third match of the five matches of T20 International Series released between Pakistan and New Zealand was played in Auckland on Friday (21 March 2025), where the Pakistani team won by 9 wickets with 24 balls remaining thanks to Hasan Nawaz’s explosive century. Chasing the target of 205 runs from New Zealand, Hasan faced a total of 45 balls. Meanwhile, he managed to score an unbeaten 105* runs at a strike rate of 233.33. During this time, 10 fours and 7 sixes came out of his bat.
Apart from Hasan, Pakistani captain Salman Aga also paid a lot of color in the third T20 match. Batting on the third order, he faced a total of 31 balls. Meanwhile, he managed to score an unbeaten 51* run at a strike rate of 164.52. During this time, he hit 6 fours and 2 sixes. Apart from these two batsmen, Nawaz’s fellow opener Mohammad Haris scored 41 runs in 20 balls.
During the match, Hasan scored a century in just 44 balls. With this, he has also become the first batsman to score the fastest century in T20 International cricket from Pakistan. Prior to the 22 -year -old batsman, this special achievement was recorded in the name of Babar Azam, who scored a century in 49 balls in T20 International cricket against South Africa. But now Nawaz has made this big achievement by leaving him behind.
Jacob Dafi, the only successful bowler from New Zealand. He bowled a total of three overs for his team. Meanwhile, he spent 37 runs and achieved a success as Mohammad Haris. Apart from him, other bowlers were seen craving for the wicket.
Earlier, after losing the toss in Auckland, the New Zealand team managed to score 204 runs losing all their wickets in 19.5 overs. The highest scorer for the team was 30 -year -old batsman Mark Chapman. He faced a total of 44 balls while batting on the third order. Meanwhile, he managed to score 94 runs at a strike rate of 213.64. During this time, 11 fours and four best sixes came out of his bat.
Haris Rauf is the most successful bowler
Haris Rauf was the most successful bowler in the third T20 match for Pakistan, who bowled a total of four overs and achieved three successes. Apart from him, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Abbas Afridi took two each, while Shadab Khan took one wicket.