• New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 45 runs in the 3rd T20I to gain an unassailable lead in the five-match series.

  • Finn Allen hammered phenomenal 137 runs for the Blackcaps and was adjudged 'Player of the Match'.

Twitter reactions: Finn Allen’s record-shattering ton demolishes Pakistan in 3rd T20I as New Zealand seal the series
Finn Allen (Image Source: Twitter)

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The cricketing world was treated to a breathtaking spectacle at the University Oval as New Zealand and Pakistan clashed in the third T20I of the five-match series. New Zealand, winning the toss and opting to bat, set the stage for a thrilling encounter where Finn Allen emerged as the star of the show. His explosive innings left spectators in awe as he demolished the Pakistan bowling attack, sending the ball all over the park.

Finn Allen’s blazing ton

New Zealand’s batting prowess was on full display as they posted an imposing total of 224/7 in their allotted 20 overs. However, it was Allen who stole the spotlight with an extraordinary innings, amassing 137 runs off just 62 balls. The opening batter’s innings included an incredible five fours and a record-breaking 16 sixes, leaving the Pakistan bowlers helpless. Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips also played crucial roles, contributing valuable runs to help set a challenging target for the visitors.

Several record-breaking feats

During his blazing ton, Allen achieved numerous feats. He equaled Hazratullah Zazai‘s record for the most sixes in an innings in T20Is. Moreover, his 137 became the highest individual score for a New Zealand batter in T20Is. Allen also broke the record for the most sixes in an innings for a New Zealand batter and his innings went down in the record books as the third-highest score by an opener in T20Is.

Valiant effort by Babar Azam

In response, Pakistan fought valiantly, with Babar Azam leading the charge with a stellar knock of 58 runs off 37 balls. However, the New Zealand bowlers, spearheaded by Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, and Mitchell Santner, picked up crucial wickets at regular intervals, ensuring that Pakistan fell short, managing only 179/7 in their 20 overs.

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Player of the Match

Allen was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his exceptional batting display, which not only secured the victory in the third T20I but also played a pivotal role in New Zealand’s series-sealing triumph.

Unassailable lead

With three consecutive victories, New Zealand has now taken an unassailable lead in the T20I series. As the cricketing action moves to Hagley Oval for the next match scheduled on Friday, January 19, Pakistan will be eager to salvage pride in the remaining fixtures and potentially disrupt New Zealand’s dominant run.

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