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[Watch] Babar Azam's Successive T20I Fifty In Vain; Ben Sears Gets Him In Two In Two Games

image-lrdcr0tvBabar Azam departs for 66 of 43 balls(x.com)

In a thrilling second T20 International between New Zealand and Pakistan, fans were treated to a spectacular display of batting performances at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl, hoping to chase down New Zealand's total of 194/8 in 20 overs.

New Zealand's Finn Allen emerged as the star, smashing an impressive 74 runs. However, Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam responded with outstanding performances, both scoring half-centuries. Notably, this marked Babar Azam's back-to-back 50s in the series.

As the run-chase intensified, Babar Azam's superb innings came to an end in the 17th over. Facing a delivery from Ben Sears, Babar attempted a big heave across the line, but Sears' well-pitched ball caught him low on the bat. The ball soared into the air, and Tim Southee took a comfortable catch at mid-off. Babar Azam departed after contributing a valuable 66 runs from 43 balls, featuring seven boundaries and two sixes.

Despite Babar Azam's efforts, Pakistan fell short by 21 runs, handing New Zealand a 2-0 lead in the 5-T20I series. The third T20I is scheduled for January 17 at Dunedin, where Pakistan will be eager to bounce back and keep their series hopes alive.