New Zealand successfully chased down Pakistan’s target of 136 runs in 15 overs, winning the second T20 match by 5 wickets. The match, which was reduced to 15 overs per side due to rain, saw New Zealand maintain a steady chase despite losing wickets along the way.
New Zealand lost their first wicket at 66 runs, the second at 87 runs, the third and fourth at 97 runs, and the fifth at 132 runs. Tim Seifert was the highest scorer with 45 runs off 22 balls, followed by Finn Allen who contributed 38 runs off 16 balls. Mitchell Hay remained not out on 21 runs from 16 balls.
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.
