Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Score and Commentary, 2nd T20I, NZ vs PAK, 20 April, 2024
COMPLETED / 2nd T20I / Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
92/3 (12.1 ov)
90/10 (18.1 ov)
Pakistan won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match
Shaheen Afridi,
Pakistan
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | 45 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 132.35 |
| Irfan Khan | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Michael Bracewell | 2.1 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 10.62 |
| Ish Sodhi | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6.00 |
Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Pakistan vs New Zealand, Live Cricket Commentary
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Key Stats
- Partnership: 36 run (5 ov): Irfan Khan: 18 (18), Mohammad Rizwan: 18 (12)
- Last Bat: Usman Khan 7(6) - b I Sodhi Ish Sodhi
- Fall of Wickets: 4 - 1 Saim Ayub, 41 - 2 Babar Azam, 56 - 3 Usman Khan
- Reviews Remaining: Pakistan - 2 of 2, New Zealand - 1 of 2
- Toss: Pakistan elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 2nd T20I
- Series: New Zealand vs Pakistan
- Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
- Time: 08:00 PM
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- City: Rawalpindi
- Umpires: Aleem Dar(Pakistan), Asif Yaqoob(Pakistan), Ahsan Raza(Pakistan, TV)
- Referee: Andy Pycroft(Zimbabwe)
Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Mohammad Rizwan goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 8 (4 runs)
Ben Sears to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Ben Sears to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Irfan Khan goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, 1 run, Irfan Khan goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ben Sears to Mohammad Rizwan, 3 runs, Mohammad Rizwan goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 3 runs.
Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, 1 run, Irfan Khan goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 9 (8 runs)
Ish Sodhi to Irfan Khan, 1 run, Irfan Khan goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Mohammad Rizwan goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ish Sodhi to Irfan Khan, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak on the off stump, Irfan Khan goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
Ish Sodhi to Irfan Khan, 1 run, Ish Sodhi delivers legbreak at full length, Irfan Khan goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Mohammad Rizwan goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ish Sodhi to Irfan Khan, 1 run, Irfan Khan goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 10 (11 runs)
Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Irfan Khan goes forward, plays push in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, 1 run, Irfan Khan goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Ben Sears to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, Mohammad Rizwan goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Irfan Khan goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Irfan Khan goes forward, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Irfan Khan goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
End of over 11 (6 runs)
Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs, Mohammad Rizwan goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
Ish Sodhi to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Mohammad Rizwan goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short fine leg for 1 run. Rapid response from the keeper.
Ish Sodhi to Irfan Khan, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Irfan Khan goes forward and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Ish Sodhi to Irfan Khan, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Irfan Khan goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Ish Sodhi to Irfan Khan, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Irfan Khan goes forward and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
End of over 12 (3 runs)
Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Rizwan goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.