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Pakistan vs New Zealand 2025 2nd ODI Full Commentary
Result · Apr 02 2025, Wed - 03:30 AM (IST)
NEW ZEALAND292/8
PAKISTAN208
New Zealand won by 84 runs
CRR:5.03
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FOUR! Muhammad Wasim to Mitch Hay. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Ashraf. New Zealand's first innings ends with a total of 292 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Rhys Mariu and Nick Kelly provided a solid start, crafting a fifty-run opening partnership that Haris Rauf eventually dismantled. Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, and Michael Bracewell struggled to make an impact and departed early with low scores. Muhammad Abbas contributed 41 runs, while Mitch Hay remained unbeaten on 99. Sufiyan Muqeem showcased an excellent bowling performance, taking two wickets in an economical spell, while Mohammad Wasim also claimed two scalps. Stay tuned for the second innings!
FOUR! Muhammad Wasim to Mitch Hay. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs, dropped catch by Rizwan.
SIX! Muhammad Wasim to Mitch Hay. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
SIX! Muhammad Wasim to Mitch Hay. Off cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Muhammad Wasim to Mitch Hay. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Muhammad Wasim to Mitch Hay. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Javed.
OUT! Run Out. Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed, direct hit by Rizwan. Good work from Muhammad Rizwan behind the stumps.
Haris Rauf to Ben Sears. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ashraf.
Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
FOUR! Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Haris Rauf to Ben Sears. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Gloved to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ashraf.
SIX! Muhammad Wasim to Mitch Hay. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
SIX! Muhammad Wasim to Mitch Hay. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Muhammad Wasim to Ben Sears. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Muhammad Wasim to Ben Sears. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Muhammad Wasim to Ben Sears. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, mis-fielded by ul-Haq, fielded by Rizwan.
Muhammad Wasim to Ben Sears. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by ul-Haq.
FOUR! Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Haris Rauf to Ben Sears. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for 1 run, shy attempt by ul-Haq, fielded by Tahir.
Haris Rauf to Ben Sears. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Muqeem.
Wide Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Full toss, wide down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, run save by Rizwan.
Haris Rauf to Ben Sears. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Javed.
Wide Haris Rauf to Ben Sears. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
Haris Rauf to Ben Sears. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Tahir.
Wide Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to short fine leg for 2 runs, run save by Rizwan.
Wide Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
Faheem Ashraf to Ben Sears. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Agha.
Faheem Ashraf to Ben Sears. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
OUT! Caught. Ben Sears to Naseem Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge in the air uncontrolled, caught by Hay. New Zealand have clinched victory by 84 runs, sealing the series on home turf with one match to go. The home side's bowlers delivered an outstanding performance, especially during the first powerplay, where they secured three wickets. Pakistan's opening and middle-order batters faltered and despite half-centuries from Faheem Ashraf and concussion replacement Naseem Shah, were never in the hunt. Ben Sears led the bowling attack with an impressive five-wicket haul, while Jacob Duffy provided great support with three wickets. Mitch Hay deservedly earned the Player of the Match.
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem. Length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, dropped catch by O'Rourke.
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
FOUR! Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Kelly.
Nathan Smith to Sufiyan Muqeem. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control to mid off for 1 run, run save by Bracewell.
Nathan Smith to Sufiyan Muqeem. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs, mis-fielded by Smith.
FOUR! Ben Sears to Naseem Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Wide Ben Sears to Naseem Shah. Bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Hay.
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem. Back of a length, to leg moves in front pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Duffy.
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem. Off cutter back of a length, wide down leg side backing away pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem. Back of a length, down leg side backing away pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
FOUR! Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem. Length ball, middle stump backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
SIX! Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep cover for 6 runs.
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, run save by O'Rourke, fielded by Kelly.
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit helmet past third man for 4 runs.
SIX! Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem. Half volley, down leg side on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem. Length ball, down leg side backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
OUT! Caught. Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf. Length ball, to leg on the back foot Steer, outside edge, caught by Hay. Finally, big breakthrough for New Zealand.
FOUR! Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf. Length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Bracewell.
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, thick edge to third man for 1 run, run save by Duffy.
Nathan Smith to Faheem Ashraf. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by O'Rourke.
APPEAL! Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay, appeal made for Caught. Loud shout for caught behind, but the umpire says not out.