New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I : New Zealand secure a 21-run victory over Pakistan

New Zealand  secured a 21-run victory over Pakistan in the 2nd T20I match of their tour. After winning the toss, Pakistan chose to bowl first.

New Zealand made a strong start, scoring 65 runs in the powerplay. Finn Allen was the standout performer, scoring 81 runs, while Devon Conway contributed with 20 runs. The partnership between Allen and Daryl Mitchell added 78 runs to the total. Mitchell Santner provided a quickfire 25 runs at the death.

Match Summary

New Zealand 194/8 (20 ov)

Pakistan 173/10 (19.3 ov)

New Zealand won by 21 runs

SCORECARD  

Haris Rauf was the star bowler for Pakistan, taking 3 wickets.

In the chase, Pakistan also had a solid start, scoring 61 runs in the powerplay. Babar Azam led the charge with 66 runs, supported by Fakhar Zaman's 50 runs. The two batsmen had an 87-run partnership. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam added 46 runs before Pakistan eventually fell short by 21 runs with the tail unable to wag.

Ben Sears was impressive with the ball, taking 2 wickets for New Zealand, however, Adam Milne was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 4 wickets. Devon Conway played a crucial role wicket keeping, taking 3 wickets - 2 catches and a stumping.

Ultimately, New Zealand emerged victorious by 21 runs.

 

Match Stats

New Zealand Fall of wickets: 1-59 (Devon Conway - 5.1 ov), 2-137 (Finn Allen - 12.5 ov), 3-147 (Daryl Mitchell - 13.6 ov), 4-157 (Mark Chapman - 16.1 ov), 5-182 (Glenn Phillips - 18.1 ov), 6-182 (Adam Milne - 18.2 ov), 7-183 (Ish Sodhi - 18.4 ov), 8-192 (Mitchell Santner - 19.4 ov)

Pakistan Fall of wickets: 1-8 (Saim Ayub - 0.5 ov), 2-10 (Mohammad Rizwan - 1.3 ov), 3-97 (Fakhar Zaman - 9.4 ov), 4-105 (Iftikhar Ahmed - 11.5 ov), 5-108 (Azam Khan - 12.3 ov), 6-125 (Aamir Jamal - 14.3 ov), 7-153 (Babar Azam - 17.1 ov), 8-165 (Shaheen Afridi - 18.2 ov), 9-165 (Usama Mir - 18.3 ov), 10-173 (Abbas Afridi - 19.3 ov)

 

Playing XI

New Zealand: 

• Devon Conway(WK)
• Finn Allen
• Kane Williamson(C)
• Daryl Mitchell
• Glenn Phillips
• Mark Chapman
• Mitchell Santner
• Tim Southee
• Ish Sodhi
• Adam Milne
• Ben Sears

Pakistan: 

• Mohammad Rizwan(WK)
• Saim Ayub
• Babar Azam
• Fakhar Zaman
• Iftikhar Ahmed
• Azam Khan
• Aamir Jamal
• Usama Mir
• Shaheen Afridi(C)
• Abbas Afridi
• Haris Rauf

Match Details:

Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024 06:10

Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

Toss: Pakistan elected to bowl