Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a total of 134-8 in 20 overs at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, and in response, New Zealand faltered and were bundled out for a mere 92, allowing Pakistan to defend a modest total and avoid a series whitewash.

Pakistan chased the target of 164 runs and finished the match with three balls to spare.

Bismah's selection comes at the moment when national women’s selection committee has announced the squad for the tournament to be played from 4 March till 3 April.

Chief selector, head coaches of six Cricket Associations, Ijaz Ahmed and Saqlain Mushtaq were part of the consultation process

Babar Azam will lead the team while Asad Shafiq, for the first time in his 10-year cricket career, has been dropped out from the national squad announced for New Zealand tour.

Tests in Mount Maunganui and Christchurch to follow Auckland, Hamilton and Napier T20Is