NZ openers hit world record in T20 first wicket

A world record opening partnership for New Zealand ensured they levelled the Twenty20 series against Pakistan with a 10-wicket win in Hamilton on Sunday night, according to Stuff.co.nz. Captain Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill put on an unbroken stand of 171 for the first wicket as they made New Zealand’s pursuit of Pakistan's 168-7 off their 20 overs look like a walk in the park. The duo went past the previous best mark they’d set together for New Zealand in Twenty20 internationals of 137 made against Zimbabwe in 2011/12 before passing the world's best mark of 170 from South Africa's Graeme Smith and Loots Bosman made against England in 2009/10 with a boundary when two runs were required for victory.Martin Guptill of the Black Caps celebrates with Kane Williamson of the Black Caps after their world record partnership in the Twenty20 win over Pakistan in Hamilton. Hannah Peters It meant the Black Caps finished on 171-0, with 2.2 overs up their sleeves.  Williamson, dropped on 61, made 72 not off only 48 balls, featuring 11 fours, while Guptill's outstanding 2015/16 home season continued with an unbeaten 87 from 58 deliveries while striking four sixes and nine fours.

NZ openers hit world record in T20 first wicket

A world record opening partnership for New Zealand ensured they levelled the Twenty20 series against Pakistan with a 10-wicket win in Hamilton on Sunday night, according to Stuff.co.nz. Captain Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill put on an unbroken stand of 171 for the first wicket as they made New Zealands pursuit of Pakistans 168-7 off their 20 overs look like a walk in the park. The duo went past the previous best mark theyd set together for New Zealand in Twenty20 internationals of 137 made against Zimbabwe in 2011/12 before passing the worlds best mark of 170 from South Africas Graeme Smith and Loots Bosman made against England in 2009/10 with a boundary when two runs were required for victory.Martin Guptill of the Black Caps celebrates with Kane Williamson of the Black Caps after their world record partnership in the Twenty20 win over Pakistan in Hamilton. Hannah Peters It meant the Black Caps finished on 171-0, with 2.2 overs up their sleeves. Williamson, dropped on 61, made 72 not off only 48 balls, featuring 11 fours, while Guptills outstanding 2015/16 home season continued with an unbeaten 87 from 58 deliveries while striking four sixes and nine fours.