New Zealand Defeats Pakistan Again in Second T20, Takes 2-0 Lead in Series

Dunedin:In the second T20 match, host New Zealand defeated Pakistan once again, taking a **2-0 lead** in the 5-match series. The match, played in Dunedin, faced a delay due to rain, with the toss happening later than scheduled. Pakistan set a target of **136 runs** for the Kiwis, who successfully chased it down in just **13.1 overs** for the loss of **5 wickets**.

### Match Summary:
New Zealand won the toss and opted to field, but due to rain, the match was shortened to **15 overs per inning**.

#### Pakistan’s Batting Performance:
Pakistan’s batting struggled right from the start. The first wicket fell at a score of **1 run**, with opener **Hassan Nawaz** dismissed for a duck. Soon after, **Mohammad Haris** couldn’t hold his ground either, departing for **11 runs** at a team total of **19**. Pakistan’s third wicket fell at **50**, with **Irfan Khan** scoring **11 runs** before being dismissed. The next wicket fell at **52**, as **Khushdil Shah** was out for only **2 runs**.

**Captain Salman Agha** put up a fight, scoring **46 runs** from **28 balls**, but Pakistan’s fifth wicket fell at **76**. **Shadab Khan** added **26 runs** from **14 balls**, but he was dismissed at **110**. After that, Pakistan’s batting collapsed. The **7th wicket** fell at **111**, with **Jehandad Khan** dismissed for a duck. **Abdullah Samad** could only manage **11 runs** before he was dismissed at **114**, and the final wicket fell at **135** when **Haris Rauf** was run out after scoring just **1 run**.

#### Team Changes:
For the second T20, there was one change in the Pakistan squad. **Harish Rauf** replaced **Abrar Ahmed** in the playing XI.

### Series Status:
With this win, New Zealand has taken a **2-0** lead in the 5-match T20 series against Pakistan.