Pak Beat NZ by 9 Runs! Shaheen Afridi Takes 4/30 | Full Match Highlights | 5th T20I 2024 | M3L1J

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A dramatic finish in Lahore saw Pakistan defeat New Zealand by 9 runs in the fifth T20I after Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a sensational four-wicket performance. Batting first, Pakistan reached 178/5 in their 20 overs. Captain Babar Azam was the standout batter, smashing 69 from 44 deliveries with 6 fours and 2 sixes. Fakhar Zaman struck 43 from 33, while Usman Khan made 31 from 24. Pakistan accelerated at the death through Shadab Khan, who blasted an unbeaten 15 from only 5 balls, including a six and a four, to take his strike rate to 300. New Zealand’s chase was led by Tim Seifert, who scored 52 from 33 balls, but Pakistan kept taking crucial wickets. Josh Clarkson fought until the end with an unbeaten 38 off 26, while James Neesham added a quick 16 from 8. Shaheen Shah Afridi was the difference with the ball, finishing with outstanding figures of 4/30. Usama Mir also played a key role with 2/21 as New Zealand were dismissed for 169 in 19.2 overs. Relive all the action from Paki

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