New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Pakistan tour of New Zealand

Finished
Pakistan tour of New Zealand , April 01, 2025
New Zealand
NZ
292/8 (50)
Pakistan
PAK
208/10 (41.2)
NZ won by 84 runs
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Naseem Shah514444115.91
Sufiyan Muqeem131011130.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Ben Sears9.205956.32
Nathan Smith1005315.30
Current Partnership: 34 run (3.4 ov) | Last Wicket: Naseem Shah 51 (44) | Fall of Wicket: 208/10 (41.2 ov)
CRR: 5.03 | Last Ten Overs: 75/2 7.14
Recent: W1··4·1·411··4····

Pakistan vs New Zealand, Live Cricket Commentary

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41.2
Naseem Shah c Mitchell Hay b B Sears 51 (44) Ben Sears to Naseem Shah, no run, c Mitchell Hay b B Sears, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Naseem Shah goes back, tries a high-risk shot towards , but the ball finds safe hands of Mitchell Hay, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Naseem Shah is out.
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41.1
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, 1 run, Ben Sears delivers fast ball at full length, Sufiyan Muqeem goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Sufiyan Muqeem to just 1 run.
End of over 41 (5 runs)
Naseem Shah 51 (43)
Sufiyan Muqeem 12 (9)
Pakistan 207/9
Nathan Smith 10-0-53-1
Ben Sears 9-0-58-4
0
40.6
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nathan Smith bowls a sharp delivery, and Naseem Shah hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
40.5
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Naseem Shah hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
4
40.4
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Naseem Shah hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
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40.3
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Naseem Shah hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
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40.2
Nathan Smith to Sufiyan Muqeem, 1 run, Nathan Smith delivers fast ball at good length, Sufiyan Muqeem hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid off, limits Sufiyan Muqeem to just 1 run.
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40.1
Nathan Smith to Sufiyan Muqeem, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Sufiyan Muqeem goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 40 (10 runs)
Naseem Shah 47 (39)
Sufiyan Muqeem 11 (7)
Pakistan 202/9
Ben Sears 9-0-58-4
Nathan Smith 9-0-48-1
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39.6
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Naseem Shah elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
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39.6
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah, 1 wide, , back of length, on the stumps, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Naseem Shah's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
1
39.5
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, 1 run, Ben Sears delivers fast ball at good length, Sufiyan Muqeem hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep fine leg, limits Sufiyan Muqeem to just 1 run.
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39.4
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Ben Sears sends down a sharp delivery, Sufiyan Muqeem hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
0
39.3
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Ben Sears sends down a sharp delivery, Sufiyan Muqeem hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
4
39.2
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Sufiyan Muqeem goes forward, hits push in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
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39.1
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Sears sends down a sharp delivery, Sufiyan Muqeem goes back to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
End of over 39 (12 runs)
Naseem Shah 43 (38)
Sufiyan Muqeem 6 (2)
Pakistan 192/9
Nathan Smith 9-0-48-1
Ben Sears 8-0-48-4
0
38.6
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Naseem Shah goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
38.5
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nathan Smith sends down a sharp delivery, Naseem Shah hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
0
38.4
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Nathan Smith sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Naseem Shah hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
6
38.3
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Naseem Shah hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular punch to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
2
38.2
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah, 2 runs, Nathan Smith delivers fast ball at good length, Naseem Shah hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the third man, limits Naseem Shah to just 2 runs.
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38.1
Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Naseem Shah hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 4 runs off leg bye.
End of over 38 (11 runs)
Sufiyan Muqeem 6 (2)
Naseem Shah 35 (32)
Pakistan 180/9
Ben Sears 8-0-48-4
Nathan Smith 8-0-40-1
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37.6
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Sufiyan Muqeem hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
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37.5
Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Sears sends down a sharp delivery, Sufiyan Muqeem goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
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37.4
Faheem Ashraf c Mitchell Hay b B Sears 73 (80) Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf, no run, c Mitchell Hay b B Sears, Caught out !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Faheem Ashraf hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards , but the ball finds safe hands of Mitchell Hay, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Faheem Ashraf is out.
4
37.3
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Faheem Ashraf hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
37.2
Ben Sears to Faheem Ashraf, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Faheem Ashraf hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
37.1
Ben Sears to Naseem Shah, 1 run, Naseem Shah hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
Match Details
Date
2025-04-01 22:00 PM
Venue
Seddon Park, Hamilton
Toss
Pakistan elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Michael Gough
  • Wayne Knights
Tv Umpires
  • Paul Reiffel
Match Referee
  • Jeff Crowe