New Zealand identified that this was going to be a fairly good batting surface and Kane Williamson, for the the third time in succession, opted to bat first after winning the toss
Shahid Afridi picked up two wickets in ICC World T20 2016 match against New Zealand to surpass Lasith Malinga.
New Zealand beat Pakistan comfortably by 22 runs in the Super 10 Group 2, Match 23 in the ongoing ICC World T20 2016 at Mohali.
The New Zealand bowlers pulled it back dramatically after faltering in the powerplay overs.
Pakistan will have to win the match against New Zealand to stay alive in the T20 World Cup 2016.
Martin Guptill was unperturbed by the lack of form shown by Kane Williamson early on to score a 48-ball 80.
Shahid Afridi is said to retire from international cricket after the ICC World T20 2016.
Kane Williamson managed to score just 17 off 21 balls before falling to Mohammad Irfan.
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Pakistan face off against New Zealand, in the Super 10 Group 2, Match 23 of the ongoing ICC World T20 2016 at Mohali on Tuesday.