Heavy rain stops play in fourth Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I

Match officials called off the fourth T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Pindi Cricket Stadium as heavy rain — along with a hailstorm — ended the match with no result.

Pakistan are leading the five-match series by 2-1. The hosts Pakistan lead the five-match series 2-1 after winning the first two matches by 88 and 38 runs while New Zealand took the third by four runs — all in Lahore.

The fifth and final match of the series will be played at the same venue on April 24.

Pakistan decided to bowl first after their skipper Babar Azam won the toss. Imad Wasim provided a solid start to Pakistan, picking up three quick wickets to reduce the visitors 54-3 inside seven overs.

Imad removed skipper Tom Latham, Will Young and Daryl Mitchell to take Pakistan on top. The left-arm spinner proved his worth yet again with the new ball.

Chad Bowes (54) and Mark Chapman (71*) rescued New Zealand as they both scored 54 runs together. New Zealand could score 164-5 in 18.5 overs when bad weather forced a washout.

Apart from Imad, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf bagged a wicket each.