New Zealand Dominate Pakistan to Take 2-0 Lead in T20 Series
Well, cricket fans, New Zealand has once again showcased their dominance in the T20 series against Pakistan! In the second T20 match at Dunedin’s University Oval, the Black Caps cruised to a comfortable five-wicket win, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. And let me tell you, it was an absolute treat to watch!
The match was shortened to 15 overs per side due to rain, but that didn’t stop New Zealand from making a statement. Pakistan, after being put into bat, struggled early on. By the seventh over, they were reeling at 52-4, thanks to some brilliant bowling by Ish Sodhi, who picked up two crucial wickets. Their captain, Salman Agha, played a fighting knock of 46 off 28 balls, trying to stabilize the innings. Shadab Khan added a quick 26 off 14, and Shaheen Afridi contributed an unbeaten 22 off 14. But despite their efforts, Pakistan could only manage 135-9 in their allotted 15 overs.
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Now, when it was New Zealand’s turn to chase, they came out with all guns blazing! Tim Seifert and Finn Allen absolutely tore into Pakistan’s bowling attack. Incredibly, seven out of the first eight scoring shots were sixes! Seifert, after playing a maiden over against Shaheen, went on a rampage, smashing 26 runs off his second over. Allen wasn’t far behind either, clearing the boundary with ease.
Seifert top-scored once again, making a quickfire 45 off 22 balls, while Allen contributed a rapid 38 off just 16 deliveries. Though Pakistan tried to make a comeback with wickets from Haris Rauf and Jahandad Khan, the damage was already done. Mitch Hay stayed calm, scoring an unbeaten 21 to finish things off with 11 balls to spare.
With this victory, New Zealand is just one win away from sealing the series. The next game in Auckland on Friday is going to be a must-watch, especially if Pakistan wants to bounce back. Can they turn things around, or will New Zealand continue their dominance? We’ll find out soon!
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