Pakistan slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the first Twenty20 against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday after failing to defend a meagre score of 91.

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Pakistan are bowled out for 91 - their lowest T20 total in New Zealand - in the series opener in Christchurch.

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A new era for Pakistan white ball cricket got off to a rough start Sunday with a nine wicket loss to New Zealand in the first of five Twenty20 internationals. First time captain Salman Ali Agha led a new look team into the match which followed Pakistan's poor performance at home in the 50-overs Champions Trophy and began its buildup to the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Pakistan's new-look team got a reality check in series opener as their three debutants failed to make a mark. Pakistan were bowled out for just 91 runs.

Put to bat first, Pakistan, who were without seasoned campaigners Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Jamieson drew first blood with the new ball, dismissing opener Mohammad Haris on