T20 World Cup: Pakistan avenges 2024 loss to US and NZ duo shares record partnership

CHENNAI, India (AP) — Pakistan exacted revenge for its stunning 2022 defeat to the United States, turning the tables on the associate nation during Tuesday’s T20 World Cup action at the tournament being hosted in India. The victory erased memories of the upset that had rocked the competition two years earlier and kept Pakistan firmly in contention for a semifinal berth.

While Pakistan celebrated redemption, New Zealand’s opening pair stole the statistical spotlight. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen combined for the highest partnership ever recorded for any wicket in T20 World Cup history, setting a new benchmark for future batting line-ups. Their stand not only anchored New Zealand’s innings but also injected fresh momentum into their campaign as the group stage intensifies.

The twin storylines—Pakistan’s payback and New Zealand’s record-breaking start—highlighted a dramatic day that reshaped the tournament’s narrative and underlined the unpredictable nature of cricket’s shortest format.