In an thrilling encounter at Seddon Park, New Zealand emerged victorious towards Pakistan within the second match of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024. With the win, the hosts have additionally taken a 2-0 lead within the five-match sequence.
Finn Allen sizzles with damaging batting
The toss noticed Pakistan opting to bowl first, setting the stage for an thrilling showdown. New Zealand’s batting show was led by Finn Allen, who performed a blistering innings of 74 runs off 41 balls, together with 7 fours and 5 sixes. The captain, Kane Williamson, contributed with 26 runs, and Mitchell Santner‘s quickfire 25 off 13 balls propelled New Zealand to a difficult whole of 194/8 of their 20 overs.
Pakistan’s bowling effort was led by Haris Rauf, who claimed three essential wickets for 38 runs in his 4 overs. Abbas Afridi and Aamir Jamal additionally made vital contributions, securing two and one wicket(s) respectively. Nonetheless, the bowlers confronted a stern problem from the Kiwi batters, with New Zealand setting a formidable goal.
Adam Milne shines with the ball
Chasing 195 for victory, Pakistan’s innings was highlighted by the explosive performances of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman. Babar scored an impressive 66 runs off 43 balls, whereas Fakhar performed a scintillating knock of fifty runs off 25 balls, that includes 3 fours and 5 sixes. Regardless of their efforts, the remainder of the batting order struggled to construct partnerships, finally leading to Pakistan being bowled out for 173 in 19.3 overs.
The New Zealand bowlers, spearheaded by Adam Milne‘s four-wicket haul for 33 runs, successfully defended their whole. Tim Southee, Ben Sears, and Ish Sodhi additionally made essential contributions with the ball, securing two wickets every. In the long run, New Zealand emerged victorious by 21 runs, showcasing a well-rounded efficiency with each bat and ball.
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Right here is how Twitter reacted:
A win in Kirikiriroa – Hamilton!
Adam Milne (4-33), Ben Sears (2-28), Tim Southee (2-31) and Ish Sodhi (2-33) within the wickets as we take a 2-0 sequence lead. Atone for all scores | https://t.co/Wl2gwRxpHX 📲 #NZvPAK #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/FCHsL0h2do
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 14, 2024
Pakistan within the final 12 matches in Worldwide cricket:
Received – 2
Misplaced – 10 pic.twitter.com/UzpTcwS1Wa
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 14, 2024
NEW ZEALAND DEFEATED PAKISTAN BY 21 RUNS AND LEAD THE T20I SERIES 2-0 ..!!!! pic.twitter.com/HaqlmMvGBf
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 14, 2024
New Zealand are the victorious aspect on the finish of the second T20I in Hamilton.#NZvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/U1rRrsOahG
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 14, 2024
No boult
No Hanry
No Ferguson
Nonetheless they getting owned 😭 https://t.co/I4RsZLJUmw pic.twitter.com/QJBLcEa7jF— 𝙕𝙀𝙀𝙈𝙊𝕏 (@Zeemo06_ICTIAN) January 14, 2024
Babar ne ajj acha khela lekin phr bh crew ko na jita sky https://t.co/HrXTu7UbpI
— Huzaifa khan (@HuzaifaKhan021) January 14, 2024
#BabarAzam’s innings of 66 from 43 balls at the moment. 3 phases actually:
21 off first 10 balls
23 off subsequent 23 balls
22 off subsequent 10 balls#NZvPAK #Cricket pic.twitter.com/XxaNQbogOx
— Aliftay (@Aliftay_Tweet) January 14, 2024
This defeat is on batters
All different excuses are mistaken
Good t20 batting aspect can chase this simply https://t.co/fLUWrmv6xJ— Hypocrite (@Freak4cricket) January 14, 2024
5 Lose in A Row ❌❌❌❌❌ Since @MHafeez22 Take’s The Cost #PAKvsNZ https://t.co/EXYDmkikCa
— Fahad Ur Rehman (@_fahadawan_) January 14, 2024
👑 Babar Azam has carried out his half excellently. No one ought to dare to criticise the efforts of Babar. The strike-rate and scores of Babar are matchwinning at the moment for Pakistan. #NZvPAK
— Shazi Cricket (@Babar_era1) January 14, 2024
It’s virtually like pcts is cursed https://t.co/T6SNZpano6
— 🇵🇸م (@mominaaxx) January 14, 2024
If you’re supporting Babar azam until now then drop “❤❤”#NZvPAK #BabarAzam𓃵 pic.twitter.com/OSYMyrcWyz
— Mohammad Umair Shaikh (@shaikh_uza94577) January 14, 2024
