Match Details
- Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025
- Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Time: 06:45 AM (IST) | 01:15 AM (GMT) | 02:15 PM (Local Time)
- Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
- Live Streaming: FanCode, Sony Sports Network
Team Overviews
New Zealand
New Zealand took a commanding lead in the series after a dominant performance in the first T20I. Michael Bracewell’s squad showcased great depth, comfortably chasing down Pakistan’s total of 91 runs. With a well-rounded pace attack and a strong top order, New Zealand will look to secure the series in Dunedin.
Recent Form: Won ✅, Won ✅, Won ✅, Lost ❌, Won ✅
Pakistan
Pakistan had a tough start to the series, struggling with the bat and being bowled out for 91. The young squad, led by Salman Agha, failed to deliver against New Zealand’s bowling attack. The team will need a much-improved batting display to level the series.
Recent Form: Lost ❌, Won ✅, Lost ❌, Won ✅, Lost ❌
Key Players
New Zealand
- Tim Seifert – Played a crucial innings of 44 in the first match and will be key at the top.
- Jacob Duffy – Took four wickets in the first game and has been a consistent performer.
- Kyle Jamieson – His pace and bounce troubled Pakistan’s batters in the first game.
Pakistan
- Salman Agha – The captain will need to step up with the bat and lead from the front.
- Shaheen Afridi – Pakistan’s strike bowler will look to exploit the conditions in Dunedin.
- Mohammad Haris – The wicketkeeper-batter is an explosive player and can change the game.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 45
- New Zealand Wins: 24
- Pakistan Wins: 19
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 2
- First-ever Fixture: September 22, 2007
- Most Recent Fixture: March 16, 2025
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand
- Tim Seifert (wk)
- Finn Allen
- Tim Robinson
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mitchell Hay
- Michael Bracewell (c)
- Zakary Foulkes
- Kyle Jamieson
- Ish Sodhi
- Jacob Duffy
Pakistan
- Mohammad Haris (wk)
- Omair Yousuf
- Salman Agha (c)
- Irfan Khan
- Shadab Khan
- Abdul Samad
- Khushdil Shah
- Jahandad Khan
- Shaheen Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
Live Streaming
India:
- TV Channel: Sony Pictures Network (Specific channel to be announced)
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website
Pakistan:
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- TV Channel: Asports
- Live Streaming: Tamasha App, Tapmad
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Pitch Report
The University Oval in Dunedin offers a balanced surface with some early assistance for pacers. Batting tends to become easier as the match progresses. Teams chasing have generally found more success here. Given the conditions, the captain winning the toss might opt to bowl first.
- Average First Innings Score: 150-170
- Chasing Team’s Record: Good
Probable Scenarios
Scenario 1: New Zealand win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay Score: 35-40
- Pakistan’s Total: 140-160
- Prediction: New Zealand win
Scenario 2: Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay Score: 50-60
- New Zealand’s Total: 180-190
- Prediction: Pakistan win
Match Prediction
The team bowling first will have a slight advantage due to the pitch conditions. New Zealand are favorites based on recent form, but if Pakistan can improve their batting performance, they have a chance to level the series.
