Southee reaches 150 T20 wickets in New Zealand win

Tim Southee became the first player to reach 150 T20 international wickets as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs in their series opener in Auckland.

Southee, 35, took 4-25 as Pakistan were dismissed for 180 after 18 overs in pursuit of 227.

Daryl Mitchell earlier top-scored with 61 from just 27 balls and captain Kane Williamson added 57 from 42 as the Black Caps posted 226-8 from 20 overs.

Chief scores:

New Zealand 226-8 (20 overs): Mitchell (27), Williamson 57 (42); A Afridi 3-34, Shaheen 3-46

Pakistan 180 (18 overs): Babar 57 (35); Southee 4-25.

(BBC)

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