New Zealand cricket

James Neesham says the team is determined to avoid another group-stage exit

Kyle Jamieson defended 12 runs in the final over

The defending champion won by 89 runs

They chased 182-run target in just 16.3 overs

The spinner recalls the time when he played first T20I at Bay Oval

New Zealand legend Taylor is set to represent Samoa in the Asia–East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup qualifiers in Oman

The 33-year-old all-rounder played for New Zealand in the 2015 World Cup final

T20, One-Day International series between Pakistan and NZ to take place from April 14 to May 7

Minister warns India spreading negative propaganda against Pakistan

Kiwis land in Dubai after abruptly abandoning tour

33-strong Blackcaps squad reached Islamabad airport from where they took a chartered flight to Dubai

The first ODI match was scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi today

The match will start at 1430 local time on September 17

Kiwis to play three ODIs, five T20Is

Disastrous fielding, dismal batting and plan-less bowling were the reasons Pakistan lost 2-0 to New Zealand in Tests

Fawad has now scored two Test centuries with Younis first one his side as captain and then as batting coach

It was quite evident that Pakistan didn't find out New Zealand batsmen's weaknesses before the first Test

Pakistan executed their bowling plan perfectly against NZ, but dropped catches saw them lose dominance in first Test

Bowling first, aggression in batting and playing bounce productively saw Pakistan beat New Zealand in third T20I

Instead of carrying water, Pakistan can utilise Sarfaraz, Hasnain, Musa and Qadir to try and beat New Zealand

Experimenting at the opening spot costs Pakistan the series as Kiwis win by nine wickets, gain unassailable 2-0 lead

First of all Shadab Khan and co need to find a new opening pair if they want to win second T20I against New Zealand

Shadab and co went into the match without specialist openers and the rest is history