Debutant Jacob Duffy struck with just his fourth ball to take out opener Abdullah Shafique.

Duffy then dismissed Rizwan and Hafeez off successive deliveries.

Faheem Ashraf's 18-ball 31 gave Pakistan a respectable 153/9 from their allotted overs.

Scott Kuggeleijn was equally impressive, taking 3 for 27 from his four overs.

Shadab Khan steped up, amidst the chaos, and top-scored for Pakistan with 42.

Tim Seifert held New Zealand's chase together with his fifty.

Haris Rauf ended Glenn Phillips fireworks early to keep NZ on their toes as Pakistan made early inroads.

Mark Chapman took over after Seifert's dismissal and hit a brisk 34 off 20 to ensure the hosts don't lose momentum.

Shaheen Afridi snapped Seifert's wicket to give Pakistan a shot at comeback.

James Neesham hit two sixes in the 18th over, in his unbeaten cameo of 15, to put NZ in driver's seat.

Haris Rauf was the pick of Pakistan bowlers, claiming 3 for 29 in his four overs and breaking crucial partnerships everytime he was called upon.