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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