Pakistan showed some improvement with the bat in the second T20I on Tuesday, March 18. They posted a total of 135/9 in a rain-shortened 15-over match, but it wasn’t enough to challenge New Zealand. The home team comfortably chased down the target, securing a five-wicket victory with 11 balls to spare.
During the second over of New Zealand's innings, Shadab Khan teased young fans by pretending to give them the ball but pulled back at the last moment. The young fans tried to take the ball from Shadab's hand but were visibly disappointed after failing to do so.
Shadab Khan is ruthlessly crushing the hopes of young kids in Dunedin!?? pic.twitter.com/wPpM30NsOC
— CricZebra (@criczebra) March 18, 2025
Shadab Khan Plays a Quick Cameo with the Bat in Pakistan's Innings
Earlier, Pakistan lost quick wickets in the powerplay. Hasan Nawaz was dismissed for a duck in the first over, followed by Mohammad Haris, who managed 11 runs.
Shadab Khan scored 26 runs off 14 balls, including two boundaries and as many sixes, before getting out. Shaheen Afridi added a late cameo of 22*, which pushed Pakistan to a respectable total, but it wasn’t enough to challenge New Zealand.
It Was a Good Game Compared to the Last Game - Salman Ali Agha
Speaking after the match, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said that the conditions were challenging. He felt the team's performance was an improvement compared to the previous match, particularly in batting and fielding.
"After the powerplay, we bowled well. Haris bowled well. We need to be better in the powerplay. As a batting unit, we need to have better powerplay. And same as a bowling unit as well," he added.
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