Gul five-for hands Pakistan big win

Jun 13, 2009

New Zealand were off to an encouraging start with 14 coming in the first over•AFP

Scott Styris was New Zealand's top scorer with 22, indicating how Pakistan dominated with the ball•Getty Images

Shahzaib Hasan, the newbie, shone in Pakistan's reply, stroking a 28-ball 35•Getty Images

Daniel Vettori had reason to be upset as New Zealand were beaten by six wickets•AFP

But Abdul Razzaq, returning after a two-year exile, took two wickets to seize the advantage•AFP

Umar Gul was the chief-destroyer, taking 5 for 6 - the best figures in Twenty20 internationals•Associated Press

Kamran Akmal added 36 for the opening wicket with Shahzaib•Getty Images

Gul was lethal with his yorkers as New Zealand were knocked out for 99•Getty Images

Pakistan did lose three quick wickets but the target was a paltry one•Associated Press