(PAK Vs NZ) New Zealand Beats Pakistan by 21 Runs in Second T20. The New Zealand once again put on a masterclass with both bat and ball, solidifying their dominance in the series.
Hamilton, New Zealand – January 14, 2024 – New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 21 runs in the second T20 of the five-match series on Sunday.
Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first. New Zealand scored 194-8 in their 20 overs, with Finn Allen top-scoring with 74.
In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 173 in 19.3 overs. Adam Milne took four wickets for 33, while Ben Sears took two wickets.
The win gives New Zealand a 2-0 lead in the series. The third T20I will be played on Wednesday (January 17, 2024) in Dunedin.
PAK Vs NZ Second T20 Match Summary
New Zealand
194-8 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 74, Kane Williamson 26, Haris Rauf 3-38, Abbas Afridi 2-43)
Pakistan
173 all out in 19.3 overs (Babar Azam 66, Fakher Zaman 50, Adam Milne 4-33, Ben Sears 2-28)
Second T20 Match Summary
Player of the Match
Finn Allen (New Zealand)
Key Moments
- After winning the toss, Pakistan decided to bowl.
- Finn Allen (New Zealand) scored 76 off 41 balls, including seven fours and five sixes.
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) scored 66 off 43 balls, including seven fours and two sixes.
- Pakistan’s bowlers found it difficult to stop the batsmen from New Zealand.
- Pakistan’s batting was inconsistent.
- Adam Milne (New Zealand) took four wickets for 33.
Series Standings
- Pakistan 0-2
- New Zealand 2-0
Pakistan Vs New Zealand T20I Series Squads
| Team | Captain | Batsmen | All-rounders | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Mohammad Rizwan, Saif Badar, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed | Asif Khan | Aamir Jamal, Osman Mir, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi |
| New Zealand | Kane Williamson | Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman | – | Adam Milne, Matthew Henry, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears |
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