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Mark Chapman Leads New Zealand To Shock Win Over Pakistan In Third T20I

Mark Chapman hit an undefeated 87 to lead an under-strength New Zealand to a shock seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third Twenty20 international in Rawalpindi on Sunday. The 29-year-old left-hander smashed his runs off 42 balls to anchor New Zealand's chase of a 179-run target in 18.2 overs against a much-vaunted Pakistan bowling attack, silencing a packed 16,000-strong holiday crowd. Shadab Khan (41) and Babar Azam (37) were the main contributors in Pakistan's 178-4 after the hosts were sent in to bat. Tim Robinson hit 28 off 19 balls and Tim Seifert 21 off 16 to set the tone for New Zealand's chase. New Zealand were already strongly placed at 53-2 in the sixth over before Chapman and Dean Foxcroft (31) took over, adding a solid 117-run third-wicket partnership to square the five-match series at 1-1.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Streaming 2nd T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match?

Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Streaming 2nd T20I Live Streaming: After the series-opener was washed out on Thursday, Pakistan and New Zealand will square off in the second T20I of the five-match series on Saturday. New Zealand skipper Michael Bracewell won the toss, which had also been delayed by 30 minutes, and opted to bat but no action was possible for two-and-a-half hours. Pakistan handed T20I caps to batsman Usman Khan, spinner Abrar Ahmed and all-rounder Muhammad Irfan Khan, while Robinson debuted for New Zealand. Meanwhile, veteran pacer Mohammam Amir also returned to action after almost four years out, having announced his retirement after fall out with the management back then.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Score 2nd T20I Latest Updates

PAK vs NZ Live, 2nd T20I: Pakistan are set to take on New Zealand in the second T20I of the five-match series in Rawalpindi. However, the focus will be on the weather after the series opener, played at the same venue, was abandoned after two deliveries due to persistent rain. Both teams are expected to field the same playing XIs as initially planned for Thursday's match. However, the focus will be on Mohammad Amir as the veteran Pakistan pacer didn't get the chance to bowl in the washed out game. (Live Scorecard)

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Pakistan Trounce Depleted New Zealand In Second T20I

Left-armers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Amir shared five wickets to rock New Zealand for a paltry 90 before Mohammad Rizwan anchored the chase to help Pakistan win the second Twenty20 clash Saturday in Rawalpindi. Shaheen led the attack with 3-13 while Amir, returning to international cricket after nearly four years, finished with 2-13 as the visitors were bowled out in 18.1 overs after being sent in to bat. Rizwan finished with 45 not out off 34 balls with a six and four boundaries to ensure Pakistan chased down a modest target in 12.1 overs for a seven wicket win and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

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Mark Chapman Leads New Zealand To Shock Win Over Pakistan In Third T20I

Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Streaming 2nd T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match?

Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Score 2nd T20I Latest Updates

Watch: MS Dhoni Smacks Never-Seen-Before Six, Achieves 310+ Strike-Rate In CSK vs LSG IPL 2024 Match

Pakistan Trounce Depleted New Zealand In Second T20I

On 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav's T20 World Cup 2024 Berth, Australia Great Says "You Can't..."

Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott win world mixed doubles curling opener

Hunt warns rampaging England yet to 'click' ahead of Ireland visit to Twickenham