Cricket Match Highlights | Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025 (2nd ODI) – 02 April: NZ vs PAK | NZ sealed the victory before the final match.

NZ vs PAK (2nd ODI) – Highlights 

New Zealand secured a commanding 84-run victory over Pakistan in the second ODI in Hamilton, sealing the series in style. Batting first, New Zealand posted a competitive total of 292/8, with Mitchell Hay playing a crucial role with an unbeaten 99 off 78 balls. In response, Pakistan faltered in their chase, getting bowled out for 208 in 41.2 overs. Hay’s brilliance wasn’t limited to his batting, as he also made a significant impact on the field with four catches. His all-around performance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.

NZ put up a competitive total of 292/8 in their 50 overs, with Mitchell Hay stealing the show with a sensational unbeaten 99 off 78 balls, smashing seven fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 126.92. The innings began with Rhys Mariu (18 off 25) and Nick Kelly (31 off 23) providing a brisk start, but Pakistan struck back with regular wickets. Henry Nicholls (22 off 32) and Daryl Mitchell (18 off 18) tried to stabilize the innings, but both fell before making a significant impact. 

Skipper Michael Bracewell (17 off 28) also departed cheaply, leaving Muhammad Abbas (41 off 66) to build a crucial partnership with Hay. Nathan Smith (8 off 16) and Ben Sears (6 off 14) added a few runs towards the end, while Jacob Duffy remained unbeaten without facing a ball. 

Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Mohammad Wasim, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Akif Javed, kept the pressure on, but Hay’s explosive knock ensured New Zealand reached a strong total. Extras played a notable role as well, with Pakistan conceding 32 runs, including 20 wides, which proved costly in the end.

Sufiyan Muqeem was the standout performer of PAK, taking 2/33 with an impressive economy of 3.30. Mohammad Wasim (2/78) and Haris Rauf (1/75) proved expensive, while Faheem Ashraf (1/46) and Akif Javed (1/48) bowled economically but couldn’t prevent Mitchell Hay’s explosive knock.

Pakistan struggled in their chase of 293, getting bowled out for 208 in 41.2 overs. Their top order collapsed early, with Abdullah Shafique (1), Imam-ul-Haq (3), Babar Azam (1), and Mohammad Rizwan (5) all falling cheaply. Salman Agha (9) and Tayyab Tahir (13) couldn’t rescue the innings, leaving Pakistan in deep trouble. Faheem Ashraf fought back with a valiant 73 off 80 balls, striking six fours and three sixes, while Naseem Shah provided late resistance with an aggressive 51 off 44. Akif Javed (8) and Sufiyan Muqeem (13) chipped in, but Pakistan fell short by 84 runs. 

New Zealand’s bowlers, especially Ben Sears (4/41) and Jacob Duffy (3/36), dominated, sealing the series with one match to spare.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Scoreboard

New Zealand  – 292/8 (50.0)

Pakistan – 208/10 (41.2)

Result – New Zealand won by 84 runs

Player of the match – Mitchell Hay

NZ vs PAK Playing XIs

New Zealand

Michael Bracewell (c), Mitchell Hay (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Rhys Mariu, Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas,  Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, William O’Rourke.

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Akif Javed.

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