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Watch: Babar Azam Goes Up Against Azam Khan On Field, The Result Is...

Star batter Babar Azam on Sunday smashed his second half-century in as many games but Pakistan went down against New Zealand in the second T20I in Hamilton. Babar, who hit 57 in the series-opener in Auckland, smashed 66 off just 43 balls, but couldn't guide his team to a win at the Seddon Park as New Zealand took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Babar, who recently stepped down from captaincy across formats, however, enjoyed his time in the middle with the bat, smashing seven boundaries and two sixes.

"This Is National Duty, You Can't...": Ex Pakistan Star's Dig At 'Mentally Fatigued' Ishan Kishan

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned India youngster Ishan Kishan's decision to take a break from the sport, citing mental fatigue. Kishan had pulled himself out of the India squad for the Test series against South Africa in December 2023. The wicketkeeper-batter was then ignored for the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan. Speaking on the issue, India head coach Rahul Dravid said that the player did not make himself available for selection, and will now have to play domestic cricket to get back into the side.

'Selectors Didn't Take Me Seriously': Steve Smith On His Idea To Replace David Warner As Opener

Star Australia batter Steve Smith opined that his team did not take him seriously when he told them that he wanted to move to the top of the batting order after David Warner's retirement. Smith said today that looking at himself as an opener for the first time in a 13-year Test career first came to his mind while playing against England during last year's Ashes series when Warner first gave signs of his potential retirement from the longest format of the game.

6,4,4,4, 6 - Finn Allen Smashes Shaheen Afridi For 24 Runs In 5 Balls. Watch

New Zealand opener Finn Allen had gone berserk against Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi during the first T20I match at Eden Park, Auckland on Friday. After taking a wicket in his first over, Shaheen returned for his second with great energy but Allen through his sensational batting got better of the left-arm pacer. He trashed him for 24 runs in the third over of the New Zealand innings. It all started with a six over deep mid-wicket off a slower first ball. Allen then smashed three fours in a row before hitting a six over long-on. The final delivery was a dot ball but the damage was already done.

New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I, Live Score: New Zealand Lose 1 Wicket After Flying Start vs Pakistan

New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I, Live Updates: New Zealand have lost their first wicket in the form of Devon Conway for 20. Currently, Finn Allen and Kane Williamson are standing unbeaten at the crease for one-down New Zealand. On the other hand, Pakistan are aiming for some more wickets, in order to bounce back in the game. Pakistan skipper Shaheen Afridi won the toss and opted to bowl against New Zealand in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday in Hamilton. The Blackcaps have taken 1-0 lead in the series after claiming a 46-run win in the first match on Friday. (Live Scorecard)

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

New Zealand will be taking on Pakistan in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday in Hamilton. Currently, the Kiws have taken 1-0 lead over Pakistan after securing a 46-run victory in the first match on Friday. The Shaheen Afridi and Co will be putting their best foot forward, in order to level the series. Talking about the first match, Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson's half-centuries took the Kiwis to a score of 226 runs. Chasing the target, Pakistan did get a few starts from the likes of Saim Ayub, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan but couldn't make them count.

6,4,4,4, 6 - Finn Allen Smashes Shaheen Afridi For 24 Runs In 5 Balls. Watch

New Zealand opener Finn Allen had gone berserk against Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi during the first T20I match at Eden Park, Auckland on Friday. After taking a wicket in his first over, Shaheen returned for his second with great energy but Allen through his sensational batting got better of the left-arm pacer. He trashed him for 24 runs in the third over of the New Zealand innings. It all started with a six over deep mid-wicket off a slower first ball. Allen then smashed three fours in a row before hitting a six over long-on. The final delivery was a dot ball but the damage was already done.

Will Young Replaces Josh Clarkson In New Zealand Squad For 3rd T20I Against Pakistan

Josh Clarkson was omitted from the New Zealand squad for the third T20I against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury. The batter, uncapped at T20I level, was originally supposed to replace New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for the third T20I. The third T20I of the series will take place on January 17. Williamson will miss the third T20I of the series to manage the knee issue that has affected him for most of the last 12 months, before returning for the final two games. Now in Clarkson's stead, Will Young has been added to the Black Caps' squad.

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Watch: Babar Azam Goes Up Against Azam Khan On Field, The Result Is...

"This Is National Duty, You Can't...": Ex Pakistan Star's Dig At 'Mentally Fatigued' Ishan Kishan

'Selectors Didn't Take Me Seriously': Steve Smith On His Idea To Replace David Warner As Opener

6,4,4,4, 6 - Finn Allen Smashes Shaheen Afridi For 24 Runs In 5 Balls. Watch

New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I, Live Score: New Zealand Lose 1 Wicket After Flying Start vs Pakistan

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

6,4,4,4, 6 - Finn Allen Smashes Shaheen Afridi For 24 Runs In 5 Balls. Watch

Will Young Replaces Josh Clarkson In New Zealand Squad For 3rd T20I Against Pakistan