Tim Seifert blasted 45 from 22 balls and Finn Allen hit 38 from 16 as New Zealand cruised to a five-wicket win over Pakistan Tuesday in a rain-shortened second Twenty20 cricket international. Captain Salman Ali Agha made 46 as Pakistan reached 135-9 in a match reduced to 15 overs per innings after a delay for a wet outfield.

Pakistan are bowled out for 91 - their lowest T20 total in New Zealand - in the series opener in Christchurch.

In the opening match of the five-match series of T-20, New Zealand beat Pakistan by nine wickets in Christchurch today (Sunday). Batting first, Pakistan scored 91 runs for all out in 18.4 overs. In reply, New Zealand achieved the victory target of 92 runs for the loss of one wicket in 10.1 overs.