Colin Munro helps New Zealand beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

New Zealand's Colin Munro (R) celebrates victory with teammate Ross Taylor during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Pic/AFP

Colin Munro ensured New Zealand continued a stellar home summer yesterday when they thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets in the opening T20. Munro scored unbeaten 49 as New Zealand reached 105-run target in the 16th over. Only Babar Khan (41) and Hasan Ali (23) reached double figures for Pakistan. Tim Southee finished with the figures of three for 13 while Seth Rance took three for 26.