Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first. While fast bowler Shaheen continued his attacking streak, Haris Rouf too bagged three quick wickets, restricting the Kiwis to a total of 134 runs.
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Haris was declared the 'player of the match' for his outstanding performance.
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On the batting side, Pakistan lost five wickets in quick succession. By 15th over, situation looked grim for them.
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But Shoaib Malik and Asif Ali cemented a strong partnership that the team needed. A few boundaries from the duo helped Pakistan steer towards victory with 8 balls remaining.