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PAK vs NZ Highlights: Humiliation Continues As Allen-Seifert Storm Blows Away Pakistan In 2nd T20I

Soumyajit Dutta

Tim Seifert [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X.com]Tim Seifert [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X.com]

In a sad turn of events, Dunedin has also been ugly to Pakistan after Hagley Oval's nightmare. In the rain-reduced 2nd T20I, Pakistan's batting with fresh faces in the squad was exposed yet again. The Kiwis explored all vulnerabilities with their pace and spin attack to defeat the Men in Green by 5 wickets and take a 2-0 lead in the series.

Let's take a look at how things panned out at Dunedin in the Pakistan vs New Zealand match:

Kiwi Bowlers Break The Men In Green Top-Order

Choosing to bowl first, New Zealand’s trio of Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, and Jacob Duffy orchestrated a clinical dismantling of Pakistan’s top and middle order in the 2nd T20I, exploiting early momentum to derail the visitors’ innings. 

Duffy set the tone by striking in the first over, removing opener Hasan Nawaz for a duck with a sharp catch by Mark Chapman. 

Sears then compounded Pakistan’s woes, dismissing the aggressive Mohammad Haris (11 off 10) in the powerplay. 

Sodhi tightened the screws further, trapping Irfan Khan Niazi (11 off 9) and Khushdil Shah (2 off 2) in quick succession. His double blow left Pakistan reeling at 52-4 inside seven overs, as the batters struggled to counter his variations.

Agha Salman's Captain's Knock Saves Pakistan From Shame

Agha Salman’s valiant 46 off 28 balls stood as Pakistan’s lone beacon of resistance amid a top-order collapse, injecting much-needed stability into an innings teetering on the brink of disaster. 

Walking in at 1-1 after Hasan Nawaz’s early dismissal, the captain showcased composure and aggression, hammering four boundaries and three towering sixes at a strike rate of 164.29. 

He anchored crucial partnerships, first adding 31 runs with Irfan Khan Niazi (11 off 9) to steady the ship, then accelerating with Shadab Khan in a 24-run stand that momentarily revived Pakistan’s hopes. 

He dragged Pakistan from 19-2 to 76-5, ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking despite relentless pressure. Shaheen Afridi’s late cameo provided a final flourish, however, without the captain’s knock, the visitors might have folded for a far more dismal total.

Ben Sears And Jacob Duffy Pack Pakistan Up

Sears and Duffy returned to dismantle Pakistan’s backbone, with Sears claiming the crucial wicket of captain Agha Salman (46 off 28). Duffy’s second strike saw the dangerous Shadab Khan (26 off 14) holing out to Daryl Mitchell, snuffing out a late surge. 

Sodhi’s economical 2/17 and Sears’ 2/23, combined with Duffy’s 2/20, ensured Pakistan never recovered, losing wickets at regular intervals. Their disciplined lines, clever use of slower balls, and sharp fielding support left the middle order scrambling, restricting Pakistan to a sub-par 135-9 at the end of 15 overs.

Fin Allen And Tim Seifert Storm Seal Win For New Zealand

Tim Seifert and Finn Allen ignited New Zealand’s chase with a blistering powerplay assault, tearing into Pakistan’s bowling with fearless intent. Seifert’s 45 off 22 balls and Allen’s 38 off 16 combined for a whirlwind 66-run stand in just 4.4 overs, flattening Pakistan’s attack. 

Their explosive start, reduced the 136-run target to a formality, leaving Pakistan scrambling for answers even before the fielding restrictions eased. Despite losing quick wickets post the openers’ fireworks, New Zealand’s middle order navigated Pakistan’s fightback with calm efficiency. 

Mitchell Hay’s unbeaten 21 (16) anchored the middle overs, stitching partnerships with Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell to seal the win in 13.1 overs. 

Though Haris Rauf (2/20) and Khushdil Shah (1/16) struck blows, the damage inflicted by Seifert and Allen had already slashed the chase for Kiwis as they clinched victory by five wickets.