Sport Bulletin Report
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets in the 2nd T20 International match here at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday night.
Pakistan Captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to field first. New Zealand made 90 all out in 18.1 overs. Mark Chapman was the top scorer with 19 runs for New Zealand, as he hit 3 fours. Cole McConchie made 15 runs including 1 four, Dean Foxcroft got 13 runs on 14 balls with the help of 1 four and a huge six, and Tim Seifert smashed 12 runs with 1 four and 1 big six. Shaheen Shah Afridi achieved 3 wickets for 13 runs, Mohammad Amir and Shadab Khan shared 2 wickets each.
Pakistan achieved their target in 12.1 overs by showing excellent batting. Mohammad Rizwan was the top scorer with 45 off 34 runs, as he hit 4 fours and 1 big six. Irfan Khan could make only 18 runs off 18 balls with 1 four and 1 six, Babar Azam hit 14 runs and smashed 3 fours. Ben Lister, Ish Sodhi, and Micheal Bracewell each took 1 wicket.
Summarized scorecard:
New Zealand (Batting) 90 all out in 18.1 Overs
Mark Chapman (19 runs, 16 balls, 4x3, 6x0), Cole McConchie (15 runs, 18 balls, 4x1, 6x0), Dean Foxcroft (13 runs, 14 balls, 4x1, 6x1), Tim Seifert (12 runs, 10 balls, 4x1, 6x1)
Pakistan (Bowling)
Shaheen Shah Afridi (3 for 13), Mohammad Amir (2 for 13), Shadab Khan (2 for 15)
Pakistan (Batting) 92 for 3 runs in 12.1 Overs
Mohammad Rizwan (45 runs not out, 34 balls, 4x4, 6x1), Irfan Khan (18 runs, 18 balls, 4x1, 6x1), Babar Azam 9 14 runs, 13 balls, 4x3, 6x0)
New Zealand (Bowling)
Ben Lister(1 for 10), Ish Sodhi (1 for 18), Micheal Bracewell (1 for 19)
