Finn Allen wanted to 'break the back' of the chase in second T20I
The New Zealand opener smashed 38 off just 16 balls, and added 66 from 28 with Tim Seifert
17/03Result
2nd T20I, Pakistan tour of New Zealand at Dunedin, Mar 18 2025
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
135/9 (15/15 ov) -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
137/5 (13.1/15 ov, target 136)
Player of the Match
17/03Result
2nd T20I, Pakistan tour of New Zealand at Dunedin, Mar 18 2025
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
135/9 (15/15 ov) -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
137/5 (13.1/15 ov, target 136)
Player of the Match
Match Coverage
All Match NewsRauf backs Pakistan's youngsters: 'Give them 10 to 15 matches, that is how they become players'
He also agreed that Pakistan cricket has been on a decline but is confident of bouncing back
Allen, Seifert and bowlers combine to hand NZ 2-0 lead after rain-shortened contest
Salman Agha's 46 led Pakistan to 135 in 15-over game, before the NZ openers killed the chase off
New Zealand look for 2-0 as 'high-risk' Pakistan's search for rewards continues
New Zealand are unlikely to tinker with their combination yet in what is a five-match series
