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Pakistan vs New Zealand 2025 2nd T20I Full Commentary
Result · Mar 18 2025, Tue - 06:45 AM (IST)
PAKISTAN135/9
NEW ZEALAND137/5
New Zealand won by 5 wickets
CRR:10.41
Player Of The Match
PAKISTAN NEW ZEALAND
OUT! Run Out. James Neesham to Shaheen Afridi. Half volley, wide outside off stump deep in crease driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Bracewell, by Neesham. That brings us to the end of the first innings. After losing a couple of early wickets, skipper Salman Ali Agha solidified the innings from one end, scoring a valuable 46, while Shadab and Shaheen contributed with handy cameos. It was a collective bowling performance from New Zealand bowlers, with Duffy, Sears, Sodhi and Neesham all picking up 2 wickets. Let's see whether the hosts can chase down the total in this rain-shortened game or will the Pakistan bowlers be able to restrict a top order full of firepower.
James Neesham to Shaheen Afridi. Full toss, wide outside off stump down the track driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Sears.
James Neesham to Shaheen Afridi. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
SIX! James Neesham to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
James Neesham to Shaheen Afridi. Leg cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Wide James Neesham to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, missed for 1 run, fielded by Hay.
James Neesham to Shaheen Afridi. Half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Zak Foulkes to Shaheen Afridi. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sears.
FOUR! Zak Foulkes to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
FOUR! Zak Foulkes to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Zak Foulkes to Shaheen Afridi. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Zak Foulkes to Haris Rauf. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket for 1 run.
Zak Foulkes to Shaheen Afridi. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Sodhi.
OUT! Caught. James Neesham to Abdul Samad. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Mitchell. Easy catch for Mitchell inside the circle this time.
James Neesham to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Duffy.
James Neesham to Shaheen Afridi. Leg cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
James Neesham to Shaheen Afridi. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Duffy.
OUT! Caught. James Neesham to Jahandad Khan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Foulkes. Out for a two-ball duck.
James Neesham to Abdul Samad. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.
Jacob Duffy to Jahandad Khan. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Neesham.
OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to Shadab Khan. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Mitchell. Handy knock comes to an end.
Jacob Duffy to Abdul Samad. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit body to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Allen.
Jacob Duffy to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Sears.
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, outside edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Wide Jacob Duffy to Shadab Khan. Leg cutter bouncer, wide outside off stump moves in front Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Hay.
SIX! Jacob Duffy to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
Michael Bracewell to Abdul Samad. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Foulkes.
SIX! Michael Bracewell to Abdul Samad. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
APPEAL! Michael Bracewell to Shadab Khan. Off break full toss, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Neesham, by Bracewell, appeal made for Run Out. Diving reach saves Shadab Khan.
Michael Bracewell to Shadab Khan. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, hit body to leg slip for no runs, run save by Hay.
FOUR! Jahandad Khan to Michael Bracewell. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. With that, the game comes to an end. New Zealand has comfortably won the second T20I with 11 balls spare. After a blistering start from Tim Seifert and Finn Allen, an unbeaten cameo from Mitch Hay helped New Zealand seal the lead in this series. Every Pakistan bowler tried their best to defend, but there weren't enough runs on the board to defend. Tim Seifert is adjudged the Player of the Match for his 45 from 22 balls.
Haris Rauf to Michael Bracewell. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Niazi.
OUT! Caught. Haris Rauf to Daryl Mitchell. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Khan. Stunner take from Shadab Khan.
Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to point for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.
Haris Rauf to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit helmet to third man for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, top edge in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, dropped catch by Khan.
SIX! Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Shadab Khan to Mitch Hay. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.
Shadab Khan to Daryl Mitchell. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.
Shadab Khan to Mitch Hay. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.
Shadab Khan to Daryl Mitchell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
FOUR! Shadab Khan to Daryl Mitchell. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
Wide Shadab Khan to Daryl Mitchell. Leg spinner back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Haris.
Shadab Khan to Mitch Hay. Leg spinner back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Shah.
Shaheen Afridi to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Khan, overthrow by Haris.
Shaheen Afridi to Mitch Hay. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Rauf.
Shaheen Afridi to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
Shaheen Afridi to Mitch Hay. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Samad.
Shaheen Afridi to Mitch Hay. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit body for no runs, fielded by Haris.
Shaheen Afridi to Mitch Hay. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Agha.
Khushdil Shah to Mitch Hay. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Samad.
Khushdil Shah to Mitch Hay. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, for no runs, fielded by Haris.
Khushdil Shah to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot sweeping, to short fine leg for 1 run, run save by Afridi.
Khushdil Shah to Mitch Hay. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rauf.
Khushdil Shah to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
Khushdil Shah to Mitch Hay. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Rauf.
Haris Rauf to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Agha.
Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, mis-fielded by Afridi.
FOUR! Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot glancing, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
Wide Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Haris.