NZ vs Pak – Khushdil Shah fined for collision with Zakary Foulkes in Christchurch

Khushdil has also been handed three demerit points. This was his first offence in a 24-month period.

The incident occurred during the eighth over of Pakistan’s innings, when Khushdil hit the third ball from Foulkes past mid-on. He ran into the bowler, who had his back turned towards him, with his left shoulder. The umpire had a word with Khushdil after the batters ran two.

Since Khushdil accepted the sanctions levelled by the umpires and match referee Jeff Crowe, no formal hearing was needed.

Khushdil top-scored for Pakistan with 32 off 30 balls in the first T20I but had little support from the other end as they were bundled out for 91. Openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen then helped New Zealand chase the target in 10.1 overs to give them a 1-0 lead.

The two teams will also face off in three ODIs after the five T20Is.