Pakistan posts 136 in rain-hit T20, New Zealand responds with aggressive start

In the second T20, Pakistan has set a target of 136 runs for New Zealand. The second T20 between Green Shirts and New Zealand is being played in Dunedin, where the toss was delayed due to rain، as reported by national media. 

After winning first T20 against Pakistan, in the second match of the five-match T20 series, New Zealand won the toss against Pakistan and opted to field first. However, due to rain, the match has been reduced to 15 overs per inning.

Pakistan’s Batting

Pakistan did not have a good start against New Zealand, losing the first wicket at just one run, as opener Hasan Nawaz got out for zero. Following him, Mohammad Haris also couldn’t stay long at the crease and was dismissed for 11 runs at a total of 19.

Pakistan’s third wicket fell at 50 runs when Irfan Khan got out after scoring 11 runs. Shortly after, the fourth wicket fell at 52 runs, with Khushdil Shah departing after scoring just 2 runs.

The fifth wicket fell at 76 runs, with captain Agha Salman scoring 46 runs off 28 balls before getting out. Shadab Khan contributed 26 runs off 14 balls before losing his wicket at a total of 110 runs.

Pakistan’s seventh wicket fell at 111 runs when Jahandad Khan got out for zero. The eighth wicket fell at 114 runs, with Abdul Samad managing to score 11 runs. The ninth wicket fell at 135 runs, as Haris Rauf got run out after scoring just one run.

Pakistan has set a target of 136 runs for New Zealand in 15 overs.

For the second T20, Pakistan made one change in the squad, bringing back Haris Rauf in place of spinner Abrar Ahmed.

It is worth mentioning that the host team, New Zealand, holds a 1-0 lead in the five-match series against Pakistan.

New Zealand’s Batting

New Zealand has made a strong start in their chase of Pakistan’s 136-run target, scoring 50 runs without losing any wickets in the first four overs. Who will win the match? The answer to this question is yet to come.