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

Fiery spells from pacers Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson did not allow a new-look Pakistan led by Salman Agha to kickstart their new era with their fearless cricket as intended and the visitors were crushed by nine wickets in the first T20I on Sunday.

In the absence of Pakistan's mainstays Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the side was under pressure from the very beginning.

New Zealand takes an early lead in the five-match T20 series after Pakistan’s batting collapsed for less than 100 runs.

New Zealand seamers Jacob Duffy (4/14) and Kyle Jamieson (3/8) shared seven wickets between them to bowl out Pakistan for a paltry 91.

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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.

With this win over Pakistan in the first T-20 by nine wickets, the Kiwis are 1-0 up in the five-match T20I series. After bundling Pakistan out for just 91 runs in 18.4 overs, NZ chased it down in just 10.

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.