New Zealand vs Pakistan ICC Twenty World Cup 17th Match Result - New Zealand won by 1 run

2010 ICC Twenty World Cup New Zealand beat Pakistan 17th Matches win 1 runs, on Saturday, 8th May, 2010, at Bridgetown. NZ made 133/7 in 20 overs while Pak made 132/7 in 20 overs. man of the Match is Ian Butler who made 3 Wicket.

New Zealand pulled off their second nail-biting victory and their first Twenty20 win over defending champions Pakistan, who are now on the brink of elimination. After rescuer-in-chief Daniel Vettori revived New Zealand following the failure of big names, they survived an Abdul Razzaq onslaught and Salman Butt's level-headed batting to come through by one run and boost their chances of making the semi-finals.

Pakistan's army of spinners was outstanding in Barbados to keep New Zealand down to what seemed a below-par total, but once their middle-order collapsed and captain Shahid Afridi was dismissed in the 10th over, the score was 58 for 5 and New Zealand looked in charge.

Match Summary:

New Zealand made - 133/7 in 20 overs (Vettori 38, Rehman 2-19, Sami 2-25)

Pakistan made - 132/7 in 20 overs (Butt 67*, Butler 3-19, Mills 2-33)

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to field.

Man of the Match - Ian Butler (New Zealand)

Result - New Zealand won by 1 run.