Shaheen Afridi hit 4 sixes in opposition to Shaheen Afridi© Video Grab
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New Zealand accomplished one other dominant victory in opposition to Pakistan within the second T20I of the 5-match collection on Tuesday, beating the vacationers by 6 wickets in a rain-marred contest. Batting first, Pakistan put an honest whole of 135/9 on the board, in a 15-over-per-side contest however New Zealand chased it down with ease. Much like the primary T20I, Pakistan bowlers did not step as much as the problem in opposition to the Kiwis. Even the travelling facet’s marquee pacer, Shaheen Afridi, was torn aside by the hosts’ batters.
Shahen conceded 31 runs in three overs in opposition to New Zealand, with 24 of these runs coming in a single over. New Zealand wicket-keeper batter Tim Seifert unleashed mayhem in opposition to Shaheen, smashing him for 4 sixes, together with a 119-meter most on the University Oval in Dunedin.
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Tim Seifert took Shaheen Afridi to the cleaners in his second over, smashing 4 sixes in it #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/F5nFqmo7G6
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In comparability to Pakistan’s efficiency within the first T20I, the second match confirmed the guests producing a a lot better present. Pakistan captain Salman Agha admitted that very same within the post-match presentation ceremony.
Trailing 0-2 within the 5-match collection, Pakistan cannot afford to lose one other match within the collection. The skipper has requested his top-order to supply a greater present in powerplays if they’re to return to successful methods.
“It was freezing. It was a good game compared to the last game. We batted batter. Fielding was outstanding. Bowling in patches was good. The bounce we need to understand is different. After powerplay, we bowled well. Haris bowled well. We need to be better in the powerplay. As a batting unit, we need to have better powerplay. And same as a bowling unit as well,” he stated.
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