New Zealand continued their domination over Pakistan with a scintillating victory in the fourth T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Friday. All-rounders Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips stole the spotlight with their significant impact on the outcome of the match.

Mohammad Rizwan shines with the bat

Opting to bowl after winning the toss, New Zealand set out to restrict the visitors to a manageable total. Pakistan’s innings saw a mixed bag of performances. Mohammad Rizwan stood out with an impressive knock of 90 runs off 63 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes.

However, other batters struggled to make significant contributions. Bowling for New Zealand, Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson played pivotal roles, taking 2 wickets each and restricting Pakistan to a total of 158/5 in their allotted 20 overs.

Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips steer New Zealand to emphatic win

Chasing the target, New Zealand displayed a solid batting performance. Both Mitchell and Phillips played match-winning knocks and showcased their aggressive intent. While Mitchell smashed unbeaten 72 runs off just 44 deliveries, including 7 fours and 2 sixes, Phillips scored 70 not out with the help of 5 fours and 3 sixes.

Mitchell and Phillips’ ability to find the boundaries at crucial junctures kept the scoreboard ticking for the Black Caps. Their well-timed shots and calculated aggression were instrumental in steering his team towards the target.

In the end, New Zealand achieved the target with ease, reaching 159/3 in just 18.1 overs with 7 wickets in hand. The hosts are now leading Pakistan 4-0 in the 5-match series. The fifth and final game is scheduled to take place at the same venue on Sunday.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

We take a 4-0 series lead in Ōtautahi – Christchurch 🏏

A New Zealand T20I record 4th-wicket partnership (139) between Glenn Phillips (70*) and Daryl Mitchell (72*) leading the team to victory. Catch up on all scores | https://t.co/o9Xq34Wc2h 📲#NZvPAK #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/Zc7MEkou1h

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 19, 2024

Mitchell and Phillips superb for @BLACKCAPS . Literally turned this match on its head after a shaky start to the chase #NZvsPAK

— John Wright (@johnwright15) January 19, 2024

– NZ beat PAK by 46 runs in 1st T20I
– NZ beat PAK by 21 runs in 2nd T20I
– NZ beat PAK by 45 runs in 3rd T20I
– NZ beat PAK by 7 wickets in 4th T20I

What a win, Kiwis were 20 for 3 while chasing 159 then Mitchell 72*(44) & Phillips 70*(52) steal the show to make it 4-0. pic.twitter.com/E1ZeGVduOM

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 19, 2024

Daryl Mitchell – 72* (44).
Glenn Phillips – 70* (52).

A partnership of 139* (93) to take New Zealand to a solid victory against Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/pspS1K30x4

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 19, 2024

Pakistan surrendered to Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell and Finn Allen. 😁

Take a bow New Zealand 🔥🔥#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/oNdIsgnk0I

— Radhika Chaudhary (@Radhika8057) January 19, 2024

Highest partnership repeated against same team in T20Is:

139* – Harry Brook & Ben Duckett🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 v PAK, 2022
139* – Daryl Mitchell & Glenn Phillips🇦🇺 v PAK, today
Incidentally both are for 4th wicket.

132 – Martin Guptill & Colin Munro🇳🇿 v AUS, 2018
132 – Jos Buttler & Alex Hales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿…

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 19, 2024

We lost as usual! Told you Rizwan played for himself, he didn’t have runs to show for in the first three matches so decided to remain not out today and we got a below par today. When you are set, you play like Mitchell and Phillips and not like Rizwan! #NZvsPAK

— Alisha Imran (@Alishaimran111) January 19, 2024

Mitchell is such an asset to have. What a player!!! He is New Zealand’s highest run getter, across formats since Jan 2021, scoring 4062 runs. Also Phillips and rescues, did it vs SL in WC, the BAN series(tests) and it continues. #CricketTwitter #NZvsPAK #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/KXuRHzWrK3

— Spandan Roy (@talksports45) January 19, 2024

Glenn Phillips – 70*(52).
Daryl Mitchell – 72*(44).

New Zealand beat Pakistan in 4th T20I match and taken 4-0 lead in this series – What a performance by Daryl & Phillips, they won the match for New Zealand from 20/3 – Incredible, Mitchell & Philips. pic.twitter.com/X0zfRbrR5g

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) January 19, 2024

Good batters will play their shots even on tricky pitches and try to put the pressure back on the bowlers.
Average batters will be playing dots vs Tim Southee and making excuses.
Mitchell and Phillips showing our middle order and anchor how terrible they were with the bat.

— Abdullah (@abdullahhammad4) January 19, 2024

*From 20-3 to 159-3*
Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips showcase their prowess as New Zealand extends their winning streak after a dominating victory in the 4th T20I#PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/c7JJIw3jlh

— Rida Awan (@Rida_A_wan) January 19, 2024

Daryl Mitchell – 72*(44).
Glenn Phillips – 70*(52).

A fantastic partnership of 139*(93) between these two took New Zealand to another solid victory against Pakistan. 👏👏

Dominance of New Zealand in the series continues 4️⃣-0️⃣ with one more remaining. 🇳🇿🔥#NZvsPAK #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/LScQ2pXDFd

— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) January 19, 2024

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