New Zealand claimed their second victory in the ongoing T20I series, defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a rain-affected match at Dunedin’s University Oval on Tuesday.
Batting first in a 15-over contest, Pakistan struggled to build momentum and managed 135-9. Captain Salman Agha top-scored with 46, while Shadab Khan (26) and Shaheen Afridi (22) provided late resistance. New Zealand’s bowlers, led by Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, and Ben Sears, each took two wickets to restrict Pakistan.
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Chasing 136, New Zealand made quick work of the target, reaching 137-5 in 13.1 overs. Tim Seifert (45 off 22) and Finn Allen (38 off 16) laid a strong foundation, while Mitchell Hay and Michael Bracewell guided the hosts to victory. Haris Rauf claimed two wickets, but Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain New Zealand’s aggressive batting.
Pakistan now trails 2-0 in the five-match series, with the third T20I set to take place on January 17.
