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In an exciting encounter at Seddon Park, New Zealand emerged victorious against Pakistan in the second match of the Paki𓆉stan tour of New Zealand 2024. With the win, the hosts have also taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Finn Allen sizzles with destructive batting
The toss saw Pakistan opting to bowl first, setting the stage for an exciting showdown. New Zealand’s batting display was led by Finn Allen, who played a blistering innings of 74 runs off 41 balls, including 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 challenging total of 194/8 in their 20 overs.
Pakistan’s bowling effort was led by Haris Rauf, who claimed three crucial wickets for 38 runs in his four overs. Abbas Afridi and Aamir Jamal also made signi༺ficant contributions, securing two 🌞and one wicket(s) respectively. However, the bowlers faced a stern challenge from the Kiwi batters, with New Zealand setting a formidable target.
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 a magnificent 66 runs off 43 balls, while Fakhar played a sciﷺntillating knock of 50 runs off 25 balls, featuring 3 fours and 5 sixes. Despite their efforts, the rest of the batting order struggled to build partnerships, ultimately resulting in 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, effectively defended their total. Tim Southee, Ben Sears, and Ish Sodhi also made crucial contributions with the ball, securing two wickets each. In the end, New Zealand emerged victorious by 21 runs, showcasing a well-rounded performance with botღh ba❀t and ball.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
A win in Kirikiriroa – Hamilton!
Ada☂m Milne (4-33), Ben Sears (2-28), Tim Southee (2-31) and Ish Sodhi (2-33) in the wickets as we take a 2-0 series lead. Catch up on all sc🍷ores | 📲
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS)
Pakistan in the laꦦst 12 matches in Internation☂al cricket:
Won – 2
Lost – 10
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
NEW ZEALAND DEFEATED P🌳AKI꧅STAN BY 21 RUNS AND LEAD THE T20I SERIES 2-0 ..!!!!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
New Zealand are the victorious side at the end of the second T20I in H♊amilton. |
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB)
No boult
No Hanry
No Ferguson
Still they getting owned 😭— 𝙕𝙀𝙀𝙈𝙊𝕏 (@Zeemo06_ICTIAN)
Babar ne ajj acha khela lekin phr bh team ko 🎶na jita sky
— Huzaifa khan (@HuzaifaKhan021)
’s innings of 66 from 43 balls today. 3 pha꧋ses really:
21 off first 10 balls
23 off next 23 balls
22 off next 10 balls
— Aliftay (@Aliftay_Tweet)
This defeat is on batters
All other excuses are wrong
Good t20 batting side can chase this easily— Hypocrite (@Freak4cricket)
5 Lose in A Row ❌❌❌❌❌ Since Take's The Charge
— Fahad Ur Rehman (@_fahadawan_)
👑 Babar Azam has performed his part excellently. Nobody should dare to criticise the efforts of Babar. The strike-rate and scores of Babar are matchwinning today for Paꩲkistan.
— Shazi Cricket (@Babar_era1)
It’s almost like pcts is cursed
— 🇵🇸م (@mominaaxx)
If you are supporting Babar azam till now 𝕴then drop "❤❤"
— Mohammad Umair Shaikh (@shaikh_uza94577)
