New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20 playing 11, live match time and streaming

Michael Bracewell won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan at University Oval in Dunedin. SonyLIV app and FanCode will provide the live streaming of the NZ vs PAK 2nd T20

In the second T20 International of the five-match series, New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell won the toss and invited Pakistan to bat first at University Oval in Dunedin on Tuesday (March 18). The toss was delayed due to rain and wet outfield. Thus, the match has been reduced to 15-over per side.  Check Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20 full scorecard here   

Pakistan’s captain Salman acknowledged the challenges posed by the conditions but expressed confidence in his team’s adaptability. "It will probably do a bit, but we are ready for that," he stated. "When you come to New Zealand, you expect extra bounce, but our players have the experience now, and we aim to perform better today."

 

 

Pakistan has made one change to their squad for this match, with Haris Rauf replacing Abrar Ahmed, strengthening their pace attack to exploit the seam-friendly conditions.

 

Bracewell backs seamers

 

With no further rain expected, Bracewell is optimistic about getting the full 15 overs in, ensuring a fair contest. The Kiwis also made two changes due to the quick turnaround between games—Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears have been replaced by Jimmy Neesham and Henry Shipley.

 

 

New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20 playing 11 today 

New Zealand playing 11: 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 playing 11: Mohammad Haris(w), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha(c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Khushdil Shah, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ali. 

Pitch Report: Green top favors seamers, high-scoring game expected

  Former cricketers Grant Elliott and Frankie McKay, assessing the pitch ahead of the match, noted a green covering of grass, which is likely to assist seamers early on. "There will be a bit of sideways movement and bounce, making it challenging for batters in the initial overs," they observed. However, the duo pointed out that spinners are unlikely to get much turn, as the surface is expected to skid through.

 

Factoring in the conditions, they highlighted the impact of the wind, particularly on short boundaries, which could make big-hitting an integral part of the game. Historical data also suggests a high-scoring contest, with an average first innings total of 194 across the three previous T20I matches played at this venue. The key question remains—how will Pakistan adapt to the pace and bounce?

   

Earlier, Pakistan suffered a huge batting collapse in the first T20, as the Kiwis bundled them out for just 91.  

New Zealand vs Pakistan head-to-head in T20Is

• Total matches played: 45
• New Zealand won: 20
• Pakistan won: 23
• No result: 2

Squads of both teams 

New Zealand squad: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (w), Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, James Neesham, Ben Sears, William O’Rourke.

 

Pakistan squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Usman Khan.

New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20 live telecast and streaming details

When does the NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I match take place? 

New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the 2nd T20I on March 18.

 

What is the venue of the NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I match? 

New Zealand’s University Oval in Dunedin will host the 2nd T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan.

 

Which TV channels will live telecast the NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I match? 

The New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I match live telecast will be available on Sony Sports Network.

 

How do you watch the live streaming of today’s NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I match in Dunedin? 

SonyLIV app and FanCode will provide the live streaming of the NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I match.