PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I LIVE: New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bowl first in the 2nd T20I against Pakistan in Dunedin. Salman Ali Agha and co. were handed a 9-wicket thrashing in the 1st T20I after being bowled out for their 5th lowest total in T20Is. Pakistan have made one change, replacing Abrar Ahmed with Haris Rauf in the playing XI. New Zealand have made two changes, bringing in Neesham and Ben Sears.
Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20I LIVE scorecard
University Oval Pitch Report
At the University Oval, teams winning the toss often opt to bowl first, taking advantage of the favorable chasing conditions. The pitch remains conducive for batting throughout the game, but dew in the latter stages can make it difficult for bowlers to maintain their grip. Captains typically assess the pitch early before deciding whether to set a target. Additionally, weather conditions can play a key role in influencing the choice between batting or bowling first.
PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I playing XIs
New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears
Pakistan: Mohammad Haris(w), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha(c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Khushdil Shah, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ali
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