Pakistan Sets T20 World Record with 44-Ball Century by Hasan Nawaz

In a remarkable turnaround, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by nine wickets in the third T20I at Eden Park, chasing down a target of 205 runs in just 16 overs. Opener Hasan Nawaz was the star of the match, scoring an unbeaten 105 off only 44 balls, marking the fastest century ever by a Pakistani in T20Is. His performance helped Pakistan reduce the series deficit to 2-1, following two losses in the earlier matches. Nawaz's innings was complemented by contributions from Mohammad Haris, who scored 41 off 20 balls, and captain Salman Agha, with his 51 runs off 31 balls. New Zealand's Mark Chapman had earlier set a solid foundation with a quick 94, but the team faltered as they lost momentum and were bowled out for 204. This match also set a record for the highest aggregate score in a T20I between the two nations, totaling 411 runs.