New Zealand received the toss and opted to bowl first towards Pakistan within the second Twenty20 Worldwide on the College Oval in Logan Park, Dunedin.
The toss, scheduled for 1:45pm native time, was delayed by persistent rain.Â
The Inexperienced Shirts are at the moment in New Zealand for a five-match Twenty20 Worldwide sequence. They endured a troublesome begin to the sequence and suffered a nine-wicket defeat within the opening match at Christchurch on Sunday.
The primary sport uncovered Pakistan’s vulnerabilities, notably in batting, as debutants Hasan Nawaz and Abdul Samad struggled, scoring 0 and seven, respectively.
Aside from Khushdil Shah, who contributed 32 runs, Pakistan’s batting lineup confirmed little resistance in entrance of New Zealand’s bowlers. Equally, their bowling lacked depth, prompting potential adjustments within the center order for the second encounter.
Batting first, Pakistan crumbled beneath strain towards New Zealand’s pacers Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson, who lowered them to 1/3 inside the first 2.2 overs.
The state of affairs additional worsened when vice-captain Shadab Khan fell for simply three runs, leaving Pakistan reeling at 11/4 in 4.4 overs.
Skipper Salman Ali Agha and all-rounder Khushdil Shah tried to stabilise the innings with a 46-run stand for the fifth wicket. Nonetheless, their partnership was reduce brief when Agha was dismissed within the twelfth over, adopted by Shah within the subsequent.
Agha managed 18 off 20 balls, whereas Shah top-scored for Pakistan with a 30-ball 32, that includes three sixes.
The wickets’ collapse continued because the Inexperienced Shirts have been ultimately bowled out for a below-par 91 in 18.4 overs.
With a walkover in sight, New Zealand chased down the goal with ease, shedding only one wicket and reaching the goal with 59 balls to spare.
Reacting to their humiliating loss towards New Zealand within the first T20I, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha admitted to the workforce falling wanting what was required of them and that that they had not been at their finest.
“It was difficult, we weren’t up to the mark, but we need to regather (ahead of Dunedin). They bowled really well, in great areas, there was a bit of seam movement as well. We will sit down, have a chat and think about the next game,” he mentioned in a post-match press convention whereas terming the defeat exhausting to digest.
His remarks got here after the Inexperienced Shirts suffered a nine-wicket loss towards the Black Caps within the sequence opener because the hosts simply chased down their 92-run goal.
Expressing his views, Agha praised the performances of Pakistan’s debutants within the match, highlighting their potential.
“We had three debutants, the more games they play, they’ll learn more. The new ball does a bit in New Zealand, we’ve got good bowlers and we’ll look to do well in the next match,” he mentioned.
Pakistan’s possible XI for the second T20I:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Mohammad Haris (WK), Omair Bin Yousuf, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf/Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Abrar Ahmed.
