Shaheen Shah Afridi’s 4-30 has led Pakistan to a series-leveling nine-run win over a spirited New Zealand in their fifth and final Twenty20 in Lahore.

Skipper Babar Azam hit a solid half century while spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed four wickets as Pakistan overcame New Zealand by nine runs in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Lahore on Saturday.

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New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell has won the toss and chose to field against Pakistan in their third Twenty20 game.

Mark Chapman hit an undefeated 87 to lead an under-strength New Zealand to a shock seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third Twenty20 international in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

Pakistan showcased their bowling depth in a series-equalling triumph against New Zealand in the fifth T20I in Lahore on Saturday. Captain Babar Azam utilized eight different bowlers, with Shaheen Afridi leading with 4 wickets for 30 runs.

Pakistan defeated New Zealand by nine runs in the last game of the five-match T20I series following a gripping contest decided in the final over at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. The series finished 2-2,

Pakistan made just one change from the team that lost the fourth match by four runs, bringing in its ace fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in place of Zaman Khan.

New Zealand skipper Michael Bracewell won the toss and sent Pakistan in to bat in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Lahore on Saturday.

Pakistan won the second game comfortably but New Zealand bounced back brilliantly by winning the next two games and that to in some manner. The fourth game in particular took Pakistan by surprise as they failed to chase down a par score.