New Zealand v Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Mount Maunganui
A sizzling finale
In the high-pressure, series-deciding, third and final T20I, Pakistan's decision to bat first bore fruit despite the early loss of Ahmed Shehzad•Getty Images
It wasn't just one batsman hurting New Zealand. Cameos from many of Pakistan's top six, including captain Sarfraz Ahmed' s 21-ball 29, hoisted the total to 181•AFP / Getty Images
A double-strike from Shadab Khan in the 13th over, though, derailed New Zealand's chase•Getty Images
Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme and Tim Southee leaked 118 runs in their 12 overs•AFP / Getty Images
Faheem Ashraf struck just as the Powerplay was ending, getting rid of Kane Williamson for 9 •AFP / Getty Images
Pakistan, thus, snared an 18-run win in the end and clinched the series 2-1, claiming the No. 1 spot on the ICC T20I rankings•AFP / Getty Images
Martin Guptill held up one end and waltzed to his 12th T20I fifty•AFP / Getty Images
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