NZ vs PAK 2nd ODI: Ben Sears claims 5 wickets as New Zealand beats Pakistan by 84 runs, securing an unassailable 2-0 advantage.

NZ vs PAK 2nd ODI:Rizwan and Babar Azam both struggled to make an impact as Pakistan’s top order experienced a typical collapse, with the initial five batters managing to score only in single digits.

Pakistan’s struggles in the ODI format persisted on Tuesday as the team, led by Mohammad Rizwan, suffered an 84-run defeat against New Zealand in the second ODI match. This loss handed the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The Men in Green have now faced four consecutive ODI defeats since their exit from the Champions Trophy, where they were eliminated following back-to-back losses to New Zealand and India.

Ben Sears of the Kiwis dismantled Pakistan’s batting order, claiming 5 wickets, while only Faheem Ashraf and Naseem Shah showed any resistance, scoring 73 and 51 runs, respectively. The pair, both achieving their first ODI half-centuries, formed a 60-run partnership for the ninth wicket before Pakistan was bowled out in just 41.2 overs.

Rizwan and Babar Azam were unable to make significant contributions, and the top order of Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed once again, with the first five batsmen managing to score in single digits. Overall, eight players in the batting order recorded scores in single digits, highlighting the team’s struggles with batting performance.

“As a batting group, we didn’t perform well because we failed to capitalize on the swing early on, and New Zealand bowled exceptionally well,” Rizwan commented. “However, Faheem and Naseem batted admirably on what turned out to be a disappointing day for us.” Jacob Duffy and Sears capitalized on the situation, with Duffy finishing with figures of 3-35 and Sears achieving a remarkable five-wicket haul on his ODI debut.

Earlier in the match, Mitch Hay remained unbeaten on 99 as New Zealand posted a total of 292-8 after being put in to bat. Hay scored 22 runs in the final over, including two sixes and two fours, as he sought his first ODI century.

Wasim achieved figures of 1-15 while Sufiyan recorded 2-29, as they bowled in tandem for seven overs. Their efforts appeared to restrict New Zealand’s score, which stood at 97-2 by the conclusion of the 15th over. However, Hay contributed significantly to New Zealand’s total, securing his half-century off 61 balls and then accelerating with an impressive 49 runs from just 17 deliveries.

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