New Zealand vs Pakistan

New Zealand's spinners strangled Pakistan on a turning wicket to win the second ODI by 79 runs today and level the three-match series 1-1.

“I’ve got to give a lot of credit to Kane. Losing Finn Allen quite early put us under a little bit of pressure but luckily Kane and I steadied the ship a little bit. So, a lot of credit goes to Kane,” he said. That partnership that Kane and I put on was crucial for the team. Nawaz dismissed Daryl Mithcell, Latham, Glenn Phillips and also knocked back the top of Williamson’s stumps as he conceded just 14 runs in his last five overs and claimed four wickets. Earlier, Naseem yet again gave Pakistan a perfect start when he had Finn Allen dismissed in his first over.

Century-maker Devon Conway and captain Kane Williamson starred for NZ, who saw off Pakistan despite a worrying collapse.

His 85 came from 100 balls, with 10 fours. Conway’s 101 came from just 92 balls, featuring 13 fours and a six. Williamson won the toss and somewhat surprisingly chose to bat. * Nawaz captured the wickets of Daryl Mitchell and Latham in the 33rd over and then bowled Williamson with a super delivery in his next over. But in game two, he was beaten completely by the drift and turn from Santner for 28 in the 20th over, when he and Babar were looking to set up a foundation for their chase.

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat in the second ODI against Pakistan on Wednesday.

Nawaz dismissed Daryl Mithcell, Latham, Glenn Phillips and also knocked back the top of Williamson’s stumps as he conceded just 14 runs in his last five overs and claimed four wickets. Earlier, Naseem yet again gave Pakistan a perfect start when he had Finn Allen dismissed in his first over. “When the spinners came on, it was turning sharply,” Babar said.

Mohammad Nawaz and Naseem Shah spearheaded Pakistan's bowling attack against New Zealand as the hosts bundled out the Blackcaps for 261 despite Devon ...

Allen drills it short extra cover, where Nawaz dives forward to snag the catch Finn Allen is gone! NZ 8/1 (2 Overs) NZ 22/1 (4 Overs) NZ 47/1 (7 Overs) On a length, starts on middle and seams away just enough to beat the outside edge and clunk into the top of off stump. Babar takes a review and the on-field call has been overturned. 47.2: It was actually well timed by Southee, who swiped at a good length delivery angling slightly into him to end on middle. 19.6: Santner tosses the ball up on a good length, angling it into middle and leg. He throws the stumps down and Agha has to go. It ended up hitting the off stump 35.5: Nawaz went for the sweep to this good length ball angling into him, and towards leg stump.

CRR: 3.65. RR : 7.76. Batting, R(B), 4s, 6s, SR. Agha Salman*, 18(15), 1, 0, 120. Babar Azam, 43(79), 5, 0, 54.43. Bowling, O, M, R, W.

Fired full and outside off, Babar attempts the reverse sweep and does not connect, his back leg was in the crease when he missed but lifts it just for a second to gather his balance and that's when Latham lights up the stumps. Half tracker outside off, Babar had the width to free his arms and he slaps it well over long-off Salman injected some impetus to the innings but he too didn't last long and Babar was left with too much to do with the tail. It offered some assistance in both innings; Pakistan got it to reverse in the first and there was some help for the spinners in the second. The wicket had turn and bounce, it was difficult to take on the spinners and Salman did well to play his shots. He waited for the right time to remove the bails and that has caught Babar's leg in the air. In the end, he was stumped thanks to Latham's smartness and Sodhi took three more balls to finish the game. I have to give a lot of credit to Kane, there was pressure but he kept me calm, told me how to play and ensured I don't throw it away. The ball was coming on differently compared to the first match but credit to the New Zealand spinners as they bowled well. There were a few challenges in both innings and it was good to get the win. We knew it would be a tough chase and we knew we had to execute our plans, get something out of the surface and the spinners did that. The plan between myself and Rizwan was to take the game deep but losing wickets puts pressure on you.

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1. Sarfaraz Ahmed, 2, 335, 65.18, 1 · 2. Tom Latham, 3, 323, 68.72, 1 · 3. Kane Williamson, 3, 303, 47.94, 1 · 4. Babar Azam, 3, 292, 62.80, 3 · 5. Saud Shakeel, 2 ...

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