NZ vs PAK 2nd T20 Match Preview: After a crushing defeat in the first T20I, Pakistan faces a must-win situation in the second match against New Zealand. The hosts dominated with both bat and ball, while Pakistan struggled in all departments.
Can Pakistan bounce back, or will New Zealand continue their winning run? Let’s look at both teams’ previews, key players, recent performances, and how to watch the match live.
NZ vs PAK 2nd T20 Match: Teams Preview
Team – New Zealand
New Zealand showed why they are one of the strongest T20 teams despite missing big names like Kane Williamson, Tim Southee, and Trent Boult. Their bowlers dominated Pakistan’s batting, and the top order chased the target with ease.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI
Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkers, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
New Zealand Key Players
- Finn Allen – A destructive opener, known for his aggressive power-hitting.
- Tim Seifert – Scored a match-winning 44 off 29 in the 1st T20I.
- Jacob Duffy – Took 4/14 in the first game, proving his effectiveness.
- Kyle Jamieson – Recorded figures of 3/8 and will be key in the powerplay.
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Team – Pakistan
Pakistan had a nightmare performance in the first match, scoring only 91 runs. The openers failed, the middle order collapsed, and their bowling attack looked ineffective against New Zealand’s aggressive batting.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI
Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Abdul Samad, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali
Pakistan Key Players
- Shaheen Afridi – Needs to lead the bowling attack and take early wickets.
- Shadab Khan – An experienced all-rounder who must step up with both bat and ball.
- Agha Salman – One of Pakistan’s most reliable middle-order batters.
- Khushdil Shah – Top-scored in the 1st T20I with 32 runs but needs support.
NZ vs PAK Recent Performances
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| NZW | W – L – W – W – W |
| SLW | L – L – L – L – W |
NZ vs PAK Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
| Country | TV Channel/Streaming |
|---|---|
| India | Amazon Prime Video |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, A Sports |
| New Zealand | Spark Sport |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Kayo Sports |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket |
| USA | Willow TV |
