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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)

"Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Return To Deny Youngsters?" Reporter Asks Yuvraj Singh. His Reply

Ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup, it is now almost clear that the players' performance in the first half of the IPL will be crucial. The Indian cricket team is currently engaged with Afghanistan in a T20I series. The return of two veterans - Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli - has made things more interesting. After the 2022 T20 World Cup, where India lost in the semi-final, there general notion was that India would bank on youth going forward in T20Is. However, things are different now. There are speculations on the captaincy too. While Hardik Pandya was the favourite earlier, now Rohit Sharma is clearly in the fray.

Watch: Afghanistan Star Pranks Sleeping Rinku Singh Mid-Flight, India Batter Wakes And Does This

Since making his India debut during the tour of Ireland last year, Rinku Singh has been making constant strides in international cricket. Batting down the order, Rinku has developed a knack of finishing games for India. His T20I scores read -- 38, 37, 22, 31, 46, 6, 68, 14, and 16 so far, scoring 278 runs from nine innings at a wonderful average of 69.50. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter played an important cameo on Thursday as India defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the first T20I in Mohali.

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.

India's Predicted XI vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Who Will Make Way For Virat Kohli?

After a convincing victory in the first T20I against Afghanistan, the Indian cricket team gears up for the second match of the series, with returning Virat Kohli in focus. The talismanic batter missed the series opener due to a personal commitment but is back and available for selection in the second T20I of the 3-match assignment. Kohli, who hasn't featured in a T20I for India since the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2022, will be keen to impress, especially keeping the selection for next year's World Cup in mind.

Hardik Pandya vs Rohit Sharma Ego Clash Over Mumbai Indians Captaincy? Yuvraj Singh Says, "If They Have Issue..."

Hardik Pandya is set to captain five-time Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians in the upcoming season. He has replaced Rohit Sharma in the role. It is worth noting that Rohit-led Mumbai to the title on five occasions in the past and in IPL 2024, he will be playing under the leadership of Hardik. On any potential ego clash between the two players, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said: "When players play together these things happen. If they have an issue they should definitely sit and talk about it."

Mumbai Indians' Unusual Post Triggers Reactions From Rohit Sharma Fans

While the Indian Premier League and international cricket are absolutely separate from each other, franchises do take to social media to share posts on Team India's assignments to gain traction. However, as Mumbai Indians shared a post after the announcement of Team India's squad for the first two Tests against England, some of Rohit Sharma's fans weren't pleased. In the post, fans could spot the pictures of KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shreyas Iyer, but Rohit was absent despite being the captain of the team.

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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

"Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Return To Deny Youngsters?" Reporter Asks Yuvraj Singh. His Reply

Watch: Afghanistan Star Pranks Sleeping Rinku Singh Mid-Flight, India Batter Wakes And Does This

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

India's Predicted XI vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Who Will Make Way For Virat Kohli?

Hardik Pandya vs Rohit Sharma Ego Clash Over Mumbai Indians Captaincy? Yuvraj Singh Says, "If They Have Issue..."

Mumbai Indians' Unusual Post Triggers Reactions From Rohit Sharma Fans