Finn Allen’s explosive 41-ball 74 and Adam Milne’s four-wicket haul propel New Zealand to a commanding 2-0 series lead against Pakistan in Hamilton. Allen, in partnerships with Devon Conway and Kane Williamson, set the stage for another substantial total. Despite the efforts of Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, and Haris Rauf, Pakistan managed to restrict the hosts to 194, with valuable contributions from Mitchell Santner.
In response, Pakistan, fueled by a strong 87-run partnership between Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, initially seemed in control. However, a remarkable comeback orchestrated by Milne, Ben Sears, and Ish Sodhi secured a 21-run victory for New Zealand.
Match Summary:
- New Zealand: 194 for 8 (Allen 74, Williamson 26*, Rauf 3-38, Abbas 2-43)
- Pakistan: 173 (Babar 66, Fakhar 50, Milne 4-33, Sears 2-28)
This win gives New Zealand a solid advantage in the cricket series, showcasing Allen and Milne as key contributors in the thrilling encounter.
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