McCullum shines as Pakistan restrict New Zealand to 145-9

DHAKA: Pakistan bowlers restricted New Zealand to 145 runs for nine wickets in the 20 overs in a warm up match for their World Twenty20 Cup preparations here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Monday.

However, New Zealand were lifted by their captain Brendon McCullum who made an unbeaten 59 from 45 balls. He smashed four towering sixes and three boundaries.

Pakistan seamers Umar Gul and Mohammad Talha captured three for 16 and two for 22.