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The Black Caps have opened their five-match T20 cricket series against Pakistan with a nine-wicket win in Christchurch

The Black Caps have opened their five-match T20 cricket series against Pakistan with a nine-wicket win in Christchurch

17 March 2025

Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson both produced career-best figures with four for 14 and three for eight respectively, to bowl Pakistan out for 91.

The hosts chased the target with 9.5 overs to spare.

Tim Seifert top-scored with 44 and welcomed how the team stood up, despite missing key players.

The second game's in Dunedin tomorrow.

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