PAK vs NZ Highlights, 2nd ODI: New Zealand batting first – Fakhar Zaman slammed an unbeaten 180 helping Pakistan chase 337 against New Zealand in the second ODI on Saturday, 30th April 2023. With the victory, the hosts have takes 2-0 lead in the series. Earlier, Daryl Mitchell slammed unbeaten 129 to help New Zealand post 336/5 in 50 overs on Saturday, 29th April. This was the second successive ton for the 31-year old as extended his form from the previous match. He was ably supported by skipper Tom Latham, who slammed 98. Follow PAK vs NZ LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
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Fakhar followed his 117 in the first ODI with another entertaining unbeaten 180 off 144 balls as Pakistan pulled off its second highest successful run chase in ODIs.
Fakhar shared two dominant century stands, adding 135 runs with captain Babar Azam (65), and an unbroken 119 with Rizwan (54 not out), who survived two close run-outs and reversed a caught behind decision against him on review.
Earlier, Pakistan captain Babar Azam has won the toss and opted to bowl in the second fixture of the five-match series. New Zealand lost opener Will Young early in the innings. Chad Bowes and Mitchell then built a steady stand. Bowes departed after scoring his maiden ODI half-century as Rauf broke the 86-run stand for the second wicket.
Mitchell and Latham made 98 off 85 balls, combined in a 183-run stand. Mitchell’s and Latham’s aggression allowed New Zealand to score 98 off the final 10 overs against sloppy Pakistan fielding.
Pakistan could have deprived Mitchell of his century but Naseem Shah put down a regulation catch at mid-on when the batter was on 96. Mitchell completed his century off 102 balls. His brilliant knock included eight fours and three sixes, and ended when Mohammad Nawaz took a brilliant diving catch at deep square leg. Latham missed out on a century when Rauf got a thin inside edge of the left-hander’s bat.
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