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Pakistan celebrate after beating the Black Caps - Source: Reuters -
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A depleted Black Caps side have lost the opening Twenty20
cricket international in Dubai by 49-runs to Pakistan.
Chasing 162 for the win, New Zealand, batting without an injured
Aaron Redmond, fell for 112 in 18.3 overs.
Redmond, who took two for 24, suffered a groin injury during his
bowling spell after Pakistan lost the toss and were sent in to
bat.
Tim Southee, three for 28 and Shane Bond, two for 17, were the pick
of the New Zealand bowlers as Pakistan scored 161 for eight in
their 20 overs.
However, the New Zealand batting were unable to string any
partnerships together and were 67 for five by the 11th over and the
end came quickly as Pakistan snapped up the remaining wickets for
just 45 runs.
Black Caps skipper
Daniel Vettori did not play after feeling unwell and vomiting prior
to the game.
Northern Districts wicketkeeper-batsman B J Watling was given
his international debut.
The second and final Twenty20 match will be played tomorrow
morning.
