Pakistan bowled out for 208 after 41.2 overs in 2nd ODI
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\nNew Zealand secured an 84-run win over Pakistan in the second ODI at Hamilton, clinching the series. Chasing 293, Pakistan were bowled out for 208 in 41.2 overs.
\nPakistan\u2019s top order collapsed early, slumping to 32\/5. Naseem Shah (51 off 44) provided some resistance, but Ben Sears\u2019 five-wicket haul (5\/59) ensured Pakistan never recovered.
\nFaheem Ashraf (73 off 80) also fought valiantly before falling to Ben Sears, after offering late resistance.
\nHowever, Shah and Ashraf\u2019s 10th-wicket partnership was the highest among other batsmen for Pakistan, raising questions for the top and middle order.
\nAkif Javed (8) was earlier departed, caught by Daryl Mitchell off Jacob Duffy, who now has 3\/24. Will O\u2019Rourke (1\/19) and Nathan Smith also chipped in.
\nHaris Rauf retired hurt on 3, further denting Pakistan\u2019s hopes. With only Sufiyan Muqeem left to bat, Pakistan faces an improbable task to avoid a heavy defeat.
\nThe early collapse saw Abdullah Shafique (1), Babar Azam (1), and Imam-ul-Haq (3) depart within the first six overs, leaving Pakistan in deep trouble at 9\/3.
\nMohammad Rizwan (5) and Salman Agha (9) attempted to stabilize the innings, but both fell cheaply, with Rizwan edging behind off Ben Sears and Salman dismissed while trying to break the shackles.
\nNew Zealand put up a strong total of 292\/8 in their 50 overs against Pakistan in the second ODI at Hamilton, setting up an intriguing chase.
\nThe innings was anchored by a brilliant knock from Mitchell Hay, who remained unbeaten on 99 off 78 balls, striking seven fours and seven sixes. He played a crucial role in steadying the innings after New Zealand lost wickets at regular intervals.
\nDespite losing wickets at regular intervals, New Zealand capitalized on the final powerplay, adding 82 runs in the last 10 overs.
\nHay\u2019s counterattacking approach ensured the home side finished strongly, despite missing out on what would have been a well-deserved century.
\nMuhammad Abbas also played a gritty knock of 41 off 66 balls, ensuring the hosts had a solid middle-order contribution.
\nEarlier in the innings, Nick Kelly\u2019s attacking 31 off 23 balls gave New Zealand a brisk start, while Henry Nicholls (22) and Daryl Mitchell (18) chipped in with valuable runs.
\nPakistan\u2019s bowlers had a mixed outing, with Sufiyan Muqeem emerging as the most economical, taking 2\/33 in his 10 overs. Mohammad Wasim also claimed two wickets but proved expensive, conceding 78 runs.
\nHaris Rauf and Akif Javed took one wicket each, but both leaked runs at crucial moments, allowing New Zealand to accelerate in the final overs.
\nFaheem Ashraf provided a steady bowling performance, picking up one wicket for 46 runs in his quota of 10 overs.
\nPakistan also struggled with extras once again, conceding a costly 32 runs, including 20 wides, which further bolstered New Zealand\u2019s total.
\nThe visitors now face a challenging chase of 293 runs to level the series, needing their top order to fire against a disciplined New Zealand bowling attack.
\nPakistan won the toss and opt to field first in the second ODI against New Zealand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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