New Zealand Vs Pakistan 2nd T20I: NZ Beat Pak By 21 Runs, Take 2-0 Lead In T20I Series

New Zealand Vs Pakistan 2nd T20I: New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 21 runs in the 2nd T20I of the five-match T20I series and lead the series 2-0. The 2nd T20I being played at the Seddon Park in Hamilton saw a galore of runs and stroke play as Kiwi opener Finn Allen led the onslaught on Pakistani bowlers with a magnificent 74 off 41 before being dismissed by Usama Mir off a wrong one.

A win in Kirikiriroa – Hamilton!

Adam 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 scores | https://t.co/Wl2gwRxpHX 📲 #NZvPAK #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/FCHsL0h2do

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It was an all-round performance from the Kiwis as they were relentless with their bowling attack as well. However, Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman did give the Black Caps a scare but it was not much of a threat one Fakhar Zaman got out because even though Babar scored 66 runs, but he scored at a brisk rate and when Pakistan needed their star batter the most, he avoided taking strike on most of the occasions that seemed baffling as there were no recognised hitters salongside him during that stage of the game.

Finn Allen was awarded the man of the match award and he was delighted with his performance as his antics delivered an important victory over the Asian side.

Reflections from today’s ANZ Player of the Match – Finn Allen #NZvPAK #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/rLVMrv5AY2

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Dismal Show Of Pakistan Cricket Team Across All Formats

Pakistan Cricket Board have some tough questions to answer as their cricketing sides across all formats have been humiliated, humbled, and thumped comprehensively and have been outclassed left, right, and centre. A dismal ODI World Cup campaign saw the end of the reign of Babar Azam as the skipper of the Pakistan side.

A Test series whitewsh at the hands of Australia severely dented their already-slim hopes of qualifying further in the World Test Championship 2023-25 and now a threat of T20I series loss looms over the head of the Pakistan side as their dismal showings are taking no sort of halt.