PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: The hosts just outclassed the visitors in the first T20I of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024. The home side is 1-up with the first match done and four left. An average batting and below-par bowling performance ended Pakistan in the losing corner. Pakistan and New Zealand are going to clash on 14 January at Hamilton in the second T20I, and here are the 2 changes Pakistan might make for the PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I.



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In the first T20I, Shaheen Shah Afridi won the toss in his first official outing as the permanent T20I skipper. He opted to bowl and did what he is known for, first-over Wicket! His next over became his most expensive over in the T20I where he conceded 24 runs. Williamson and Mitchell partied together for an 80-run partnership in the next 6 overs.



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Small but important cameos from down the order helped New Zealand reach the record total of 226 runs. None of the Pakistani bowlers were below 8 runs per over and Aamer Jamal was the most expensive concerning 55 runs in 4 overs with a zero in the wicket column. Skipper Shaheen Shah also went for 11.50 runs per over whereas Abbas and Haris were the cheapest bowlers bowling at 8.50 runs per over.



When it came to chase, what a wonderful batsman Saim Ayub is! He truly took New Zealand bowlers by storm in the first couple of overs where he scored 27 runs off just 8 balls but an unfortunate runout got him off the field. Babar Azam was too good to return to the shortest format of the sport as he smashed 57 off just 35 balls. 



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Interestingly Fakhar Zaman was handed the middle order duties and he was not up to the mark as he was asked. Aamer Jamal showed good signs in the batting as he remained not out with 14 runs in 7 balls next to his name. But wickets kept falling from one side and Pakistan lost the game by as many as 46 runs.



Pakistan got a good start but lost the match in the middle where to middle order left the momentum provided by Babar and Fakhar. So, down below are the 2 changes Pakistan might make for the PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I:



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Mohammad Nawaz IN for&nbsp;Usama Mir?



Usama Mir was never looked in control in the first T20I in his four overs. He conceded runs with close to 13 runs-an-over which shows that New Zealand batters were finding him easy. Nawaz comes with his experience and quality left arm off-break. He could also help with the bat down the order and overall he could be a handy pick for the 2nd T20I.



Fakhar to come earlier?



Over the past few years, Rizwan and Babar were opening the batting for Pakistan in the T20I format, but a slow strike rate was their main criticism that allowed the new Pakistani skipper to shuffle the top order. Fakhar Zaman is a batter who has done some majestic work when he opens the innings and Rizwan is the one who can bat at number 4 with ease. 



Fakhar's failure in the first T20I can make PCB think tank to reshuffle the top order as Zaman is a promising opener and he could produce some significant impact with Saim Ayub at the top.



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Pakistan:&nbsp;Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (wk), Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi (c), Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf



New Zealand:&nbsp;Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears



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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: 2 Changes Pakistan might make for the 2nd T20I against New Zealand; Check Out For Full Details

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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: In what promises to be a really fascinating and entertaining encounter, Babar Azam led Pakistan are set to lock horns against Michael Bracewell?s New Zealand in the second T20i of the five match series at Rawalpindi's Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The first T20i got washed out due to rain, but there's no shortage of matches as four games are still left to be played in the series.&nbsp;



The Shaheens are not expected to make any changes in their playing 11 and they are expected to field the same team as the first game, featuring a mix of youngsters and experienced players.&nbsp;



The trio of Abrar Ahmed, Irfan Khan Niazi and Usman Khan made their T20 International debut in the previous game but, they didn't get a chance to make their debuts memorable as rain washed out the first T20i.&nbsp;



Saim Ayub and Pakistan's captain Babar Azam are anticipated to open the inning for the Men in Green and wicket keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan is likely to bat at number three.&nbsp;



The middle order will consist of the likes of Irfan Khan Niazi and Usman Khan, providing a blend of power hitting and stability in the team.&nbsp;



The duo of Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed will be handling the All - Rounder department of the Shaheens and both of them provide depth and versatility in both bowling and batting. Iftikhar is also someone who can play big shots at will and he will also play the role of the finisher for his side.&nbsp;



Talking about the bowling department, seamers Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Shah Afridi will be handling the fast bowling unit. Notably, Mohammad Amir is making his return to Pakistan's Men's National Cricket Team after a span of four years. Abar Ahmed on the other hand will also play a key role for the home side as he will be looking to trouble the Kiwi batters with his spin bowling variations.&nbsp;



The first T20 International game between the two teams was called off after just two balls due to constant rainfall in the city of Rawalpindi. With the weather forecast showing a decrease in the chances of rainfall ahead of the second T20 International, fans would be hoping to enjoy the full game without any interruption.&nbsp;



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan?s likely playing 11 for the second T20I against New Zealand:</h4>



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Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Irfan Khan Niazi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Amir.&nbsp;



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan's squad for the New Zealand series:</h4>



Babar Azam (Captain), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Imad Wasim, Azam Khan (WK), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Fakhar Zaman, Abrar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Irfan Khan Niazi and Zaman Khan.&nbsp;



Reserves: Mohammad Ali, Haseebullah, Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman and Mohammad Wasim Jr



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">New Zealand's tour of Pakistan schedule:</h4>



20th April: 2nd T20 International, Rawalpindi



21st April: 3rd T20 International, Rawalpindi&nbsp;



25th April: 4th T20 International, Lahore



27th April: 5th T20 International, Lahore 



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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: Pakistan strongest playing 11 against New Zealand?in?2nd?T20I

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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: As the clouds dance overhead, Pakistan and New Zealand are all set to take on each other in the second T20I of New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024. The 2nd T20I of the series is set to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and here in this post, we will go through PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I Weather Forecast And Pitch Report Of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium,?Rawalpindi.



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The first Twenty20I between Pakistan and New Zealand ended in a washout as the rain gods let loose their fury on the cricket pitch. In the inaugural Twenty20 International, just two balls were bowled; the rest was washed away by the rain.



Even in those two bowls, Shaheen Shah stole the show when he castled through the defenses of the debutant opener Tim Robinson in the second bowl of the match before the rain hampered the contest.



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Now, after a disappointing outing in the first contest due to bad weather, both teams will be out with most of their expectations for clear and playable weather conditions in the second T20I. 



Below are the PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I Weather Forecast And Pitch Report Of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium,?Rawalpindi:



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Series: New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024 (5-match T20I series)



Match: PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I 



Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi 



Timing: 08:00 PM (PKT) and 07:30 PM (IST)



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PAK vs NZ | 2nd T20I of New Zealand Tour Of Pakistan will take place on April 20 (Saturday) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. The play begins at 7:30 PM IST.



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According to weather.com, it is an overcast, cool, and moderately humid day in Pindi, Pakistan. The weather forecast shows a high possibility of rain during the day but lower in the latter half of the day and night. There are over 80% rain chances in the morning but the weather seems to be good in the evening. The temperature of Pakistan's Rawalpindi city will stay at 25?C for the most part of the day till the evening and drop further to 19?C at night.



There are low chances of rain throughout the time course of the match but might see a fly-by drizzle. Around an 8% chance of rain at the start of the play and it remains for the match. Humidity is in a moderate range, hovering around 60-70%. Winds will gust toward the West-Northwest at the speed of ~13kmph during the night.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-2nd-t-20-i-pitch-report-of-rawalpindi-cricket-stadium">PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I Pitch Report Of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</h2>



Rain and cloudy weather will benefit the bowlers more, as we witnessed in the first Twenty20 International, even though the Rawalpindi surface is suitable for batting. The hitters will have a significant obstacle as there will be more swing. Therefore, in this game, going to bat first is not the best option.



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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I Weather Forecast And Pitch Report Of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium,?Rawalpindi | Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Rain Prediction

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In preparation for the T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand and Pakistan are currently playing a five-match T20 series. Michael Bracewell captains the New Zealand team on its five-match tour of Pakistan. The first match between the two teams was held in Rawalpindi on April 18th, but the result could not be declared due to rain.



The first match got washed away due to rain, after which all the fans are worried about the same thing, will the second match also get canceled due to rain? Because the first three games of the series are to be played in Rawalpindi. So let us find answers to the questions of all the cricket lovers of Pakistan and New Zealand in this article.



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On the day of the first match (on Thursday), the probability of rain at the time of the match was 80%, as a result of which we saw that the match was cancelled. But there is good news for all Pakistan cricket fans that the probability of rain today (Sunday) has reduced to 24 percent. But according to the weather forecast at the time of the match, there is little chance of rain, which means that a blockbuster match will be seen between both the teams.



Another match between the two teams will be played on 21st April at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, after which the last two matches of both the teams' series are to be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan Playing 11 in 2nd T20I against New Zealand</h4>



Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir,



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20 April: 2nd T20I, Rawalpindi (7pm PST)



21 April: 3rd T20I, Rawalpindi (7pm PST)



25 April: 4th T20I, Lahore (7pm PST)



27 April: 5th T20I, Lahore (7pm PST)



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PAK vs NZ: Will the second match of Pakistan vs New Zealand also be affected by rain?

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Pakistan are all set to host New Zealand for the second T20 International games of the five match series tonight at Rawalpindi's Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The match will commence at 7:30pm IST.



Both the sides will begin their preparations for the 2024 T20 World from the second T20i onwards as the first game was called - off after just two deliveries due to constant rainfall.



The players from both the teams didn't get a chance to play properly in the first T20i and both teams are anticipated to stick with the same playing 11 which took the field on 18th April on a wet night in Rawalpindi.



The visitors have gone with a second string squad which consists of dynamic Youngsters against Pakistan as the senior players of the Black Caps are busy with IPL 2024. The Pakistan series presents a really good opportunity for these young players to perform well and possibly seal their spot in the Black Caps squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup. In the absence of Kane Williamson, Michael Bracewell is handling the leadership duties.



The Black Caps preparations for the Pakistan series were hampered by the ankle injury of seamer Adam Milne and a back injury to opener Finn Allen. The absence of Finn Allen came as a huge loss to the visitors as he completely single handedly thrashed the entire Pakistan bowling unit in their previous series.



Adamn Milne was expected to lead the Kiwi bowling unit in the absence of the main players and him getting ruled out due to an injury made matters worse for the visitors. But, despite facing these difficulties, the 2021 T20 World Cup runners up remain confidential to play good Cricket against the Shaheens and secure the series with the help of the dynamic youngsters.



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Talking about the playing 11 of the visitors, wicketkeeper Tim Seifert is anticipated to open the innings alongside Tim Robinson. Robinson didn't have a memorable T20i debut against the Shaheens as Shaheen Shah Afridi cleaned him up with a ripper on the second delivery of the match for a duck. In the second game though, the 21 year old would be looking to play some dynamic Cricket and punish the Pakistan bowling unit.&nbsp;



Seifert on the other hand is known to play big shots at will and once he gets settled on the crease properly, he ends up destroying the opposition bowling unit with his big shots and the Pakistan bowlers need to watch out for him.



With the presence of Jimmy Neesham, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman and Michael Bracewell in the middle order, the Black Caps possess the necessary firepower to counter the bowling unit of Pakistan and chase down huge totals confidently. Neesham will also be providing the extra bowling depth with his medium pace bowling and Bracewell will be handling the spin bowling duties with Ish Sodhi.



Ben Sears and Jacob Duffy will be in charge of the pace bowling unit and they would be looking to trouble the Pakistani batters with their line and lengths and raw pace.



In the bowling department, New Zealand relies on the spin wizardry of Ish Sodhi, complemented by the pace duo of Jacob Duffy and Ben Sears. Ben sears possesses raw pace along with the ability to extract swing from the surface and he can be a wicket taking option for the Kiwis against the Shaheens.&nbsp;



Duffy on the other hand, has been performing consistently well in Domestic Cricket and he had a memorable T20i debut in 2020 against Pakistan as he ran through the top order and ended up finishing with figures of 4-33. The 29 year old would be looking to replicate that performance against the Men in Green and he will be looking to form a lethal partnership with Ben Sears.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">New Zealand's likely playing 11 against Pakistan for the second T20I:</h4>



Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (WK), Mark Chapman, Jimmy Neesham, Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell (Captain), Ish Sodhi, Josh Clarkson, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy and Ben Lister.



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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: New Zealand's strongest playing 11 against Pakistan in 2nd T20I

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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: What a comeback for Mohammad Amir, what a dream debut for Abrar Ahmed, and what a day for Pakistani bowlers on the field in the 2nd T20I against New Zealand. Pakistan restrict New Zealand at 90 in the first innings.



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Winning the toss, Pakistan again opted to bowl first. It was a partial-clear sky and near-perfect playing conditions, unlike the first T20I which was washed away without a result. 



New Zealand got good first and second overs with Tim Seifert taking on Shaheen and Naseem but Shaheen sent him back in his 7th ball of the game. Mohammad Amir was handed the new ball replacing Naseem Shah and he picked up his first ball wicket in his comeback to the international cricket team of Pakistan. A slower one outside off and Robinson couldn't read it and found his dismissal. 



Amir, then, sent <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/11197/dean-foxcroft">Dean Foxcroft</a> back in his second over and it was like a dream spell when you are making such a comeback to the international arena. New Zealand lost three in the powerplay in just 36 runs.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/md-amir.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ: Amir, Abrar Stars as Pakistan Stunned New Zealand in 2nd T20I " class="wp-image-133178" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Md Amir makes Grand Comeback (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



The bowler's Carnage didn't stop as the debutant also picked up two wickets in the 9th over of the innings and Pakistan were in the driving seat. Mark Chapman scored 19 runs and that was the highest individual score from the New Zealand side.



Shaheen Afridi dismissed Cole McConchie who is known for big hits but it was not meant to be his night but it was for Afridi. Shadab also picked up a couple of wickets down the order and New Zealand were stunned at just 90 runs in 18.1 overs.



Below is the scorecard of the New Zealand Innings:



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New Zealand&nbsp;&nbsp;(20 ovs maximum)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tim Seifert</td><td>c Shadab b Shaheen Shah</td><td>12</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>120.00</td></tr><tr><td>Tim Robinson?</td><td>c Iftikhar b Mohammad Amir</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Dean Foxcroft?</td><td>c Babar Azam b Mohammad Amir</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>92.85</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Chapman?</td><td>c Saim Ayub b Abrar Ahmed</td><td>19</td><td>16</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>118.75</td></tr><tr><td>James Neesham?</td><td>c Shadab b Abrar Ahmed</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>16.66</td></tr><tr><td>Cole McConchie?</td><td>b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>15</td><td>18</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>83.33</td></tr><tr><td>Michael Bracewell?(c)</td><td>c Naseem Shah b Shadab</td><td>4</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36.36</td></tr><tr><td>Ish Sodhi?</td><td>lbw b Shadab</td><td>8</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>61.53</td></tr><tr><td>Jacob Duffy?</td><td>not out</td><td>8</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>80.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Sears?</td><td>c Babar Azam b Naseem Shah</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Lister?</td><td>b Shaheen Shah</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BOWLING</th><th>O</th><th>R</th><th>W</th><th>ECON</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>WD</th><th>NB</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>3.1</td><td>13</td><td>3</td><td>4.10</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Naseem Shah</td><td>4</td><td>27</td><td>1</td><td>6.75</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Amir</td><td>3</td><td>13</td><td>2</td><td>4.33</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Abrar Ahmed</td><td>4</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>3.75</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Iftikhar Ahmed</td><td>1</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>7.00</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Shadab Khan</td><td>3</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>5.00</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I</figcaption></figure>



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(LIVE)PAK vs NZ: Amir, Abrar Stars as Pakistan Stunned New Zealand in 2nd T20I

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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Highlights: Babar Azam led Pakistan defeated Michael Bracewell?s New Zealand in a thrilling one sided game by seven wickets with 47 balls to spare in the second T20 International of the five match series at Rawalpindi's Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.



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Pakistan's Wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan, who became the quickest player to score 3,000 runs in the shortest format of the game, played a key role for his side as he top scored for the Shaheens with his inning of 45 runs and once again proved why he is regarded as one of the most important players for the Pakistani Men?s National Cricket team



Chasing a low total of 91 runs, the home side were handed a blow in the very first over of their inning as opening batsman Saim Ayib got dismissed on the second delivery of the inning for?just?four?runs.



Post the dismissal of Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan walked out to bat at number three and was hoping to build a partnership with Babar (14 runs) at the other end but the skipper didn't stay at the crease for a long time as he had to walk back to the pavilion thanks to a magical delivery by Michael Bracewell.



Following the dismissal of Babar Azam, Usman Khan, who recently switched his Cricket board from the UAE to Pakistan, was knocked over by leg spinner Ish Sodhi for a mere seven runs. However, Usman?s wicket was the last one to fall as the duo of Irfan Khan Niazi and Mohammad Rizwan helped Pakistan get over the line against?the?Kiwis



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The two batsmen got involved in a partnership of 36 runs as Irfan contributed 18 runs with the bat while Rizwan remained unbeaten at 45 runs. The Men in Green now lead the five match T20i series 1-0 after the first game was washed out due to rain.



Earlier in the New Zealand inning, the home side?s bowling unit looked in some really good form as they bowled out the entire Black Caps team for a total of just 90 runs in 18.1 overs



The Kiwis were never in the game as they faced a lot of difficulties against the seam bowling unit of?the?Shaheens.



In the third over of the New Zealand inning, Pakistan's former T20i skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi, known for extracting a good amount of movement with the new ball, sent Kiwi opener Tim Seifert back to the dugout as he scored just 12 runs.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/amir.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ: Amir, Abrar Stars as Pakistan Stunned New Zealand in 2nd T20I" class="wp-image-133177" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs NZ: Amir, Abrar Stars (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Mohammad Amir from the other end, who was playing his first International game for Pakistan after a gap of almost four years, dismissed the other opener Tim Robinson for just four runs in his first over. The 29 year old continued to increase difficulties for the visitors as he dismissed Dean Foxcroft in his second over as captain Babar Azam took?a?simple?catch.



The visitors managed to prevent further dismissals till the next two overs of their inning but spinner Abrar Ahmed took two scalps in quick fashion in the ninth over, dismissing the likes of Jimmy Neesham (one run) and Mark Chapman (19 runs).



Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan applied the finishing touches as the Black Caps got bundled out for 90 runs. Just four Kiwi batters managed to score double digit runs as the home side dominated the game with the ball.



Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed three batters, while the likes of Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir and Shadab Khan picked two wickets each. Naseem Shah managed to dismiss just a&nbsp;single&nbsp;batter.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="new-zealand-batting-scorecard">New Zealand Batting Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>Run</th><th>Ball</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tim Seifert </td><td>12</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>120.00</td></tr><tr><td>Tim Robinson&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Dean Foxcroft&nbsp;</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>92.85</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Chapman&nbsp;</td><td>19</td><td>16</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>118.75</td></tr><tr><td>James Neesham&nbsp;</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>16.66</td></tr><tr><td>Cole McConchie&nbsp;</td><td>15</td><td>18</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>83.33</td></tr><tr><td>Michael Bracewell (c)</td><td>4</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36.36</td></tr><tr><td>Ish Sodhi&nbsp;</td><td>8</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>61.53</td></tr><tr><td>Jacob Duffy&nbsp;</td><td>8</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>80.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Sears&nbsp;</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Lister&nbsp;</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-bowling-scorecard">Pakistan Bowling Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BOWLING</th><th>O</th><th>M</th><th>R</th><th>W</th><th>ECON</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>3.1</td><td>0</td><td>13</td><td>3</td><td>4.10</td></tr><tr><td>Naseem Shah</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>27</td><td>1</td><td>6.75</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Amir</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>13</td><td>2</td><td>4.33</td></tr><tr><td>Abrar Ahmed</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>3.75</td></tr><tr><td>Iftikhar Ahmed</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>7.00</td></tr><tr><td>Shadab Khan</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>5.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-batting-scorecard">Pakistan Batting Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>Run</th><th>Ball</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Saim Ayub&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>200.00</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (c)</td><td>14</td><td>13</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>107.69</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan </td><td>45</td><td>34</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>132.35</td></tr><tr><td>Usman Khan&nbsp;</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>116.66</td></tr><tr><td>Irfan Khan&nbsp;</td><td>18</td><td>18</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>100.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="new-zealand-bowling-scorecard">New Zealand Bowling Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BOWLING</th><th>O</th><th>M</th><th>R</th><th>W</th><th>ECON</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Ben Lister</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>5.00</td></tr><tr><td>Jacob Duffy</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>3.50</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Sears</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>30</td><td>0</td><td>10.00</td></tr><tr><td>Michael Bracewell</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>19</td><td>1</td><td>9.50</td></tr><tr><td>Ish Sodhi</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>18</td><td>1</td><td>6.00</td></tr><tr><td>Cole McConchie</td><td>0.1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>24.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Highlights: Pakistan grab a stunning 7-wicket win?in?the?2nd?T20I

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Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the tournament, which will begin on 19th February. 
Pat Cummins suffered an ankle injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and missed the ongoing Test tour to injury due to the same and also the birth of his second child. The fast bowler since then has been out of action and hasn't resumed any kind of bowling. 
Pat Cummins hasn't gained his full fitness and it is highly likely that he will be missing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This will be a massive blow as not only will they miss the quality bowler but also the captain, who took them to win the ICC World Cup 2023. 
In the absence of Pat Cummins, Australia is likely to give the leadership role to either Travis Head or Steve Smith. The latter has been leading the team in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, and under his leadership, Australia won the first game of the series by a massive margin. 
The development was confirmed by Australia head coach Andrew McDonald, saying that Pat Cummins is highly likely to be unavailable. He also talked about giving leadership roles to Steve Smith and Travis Head. Speaking to SEN, he said:
"Pat Cummins hasn't been able to resume any type of bowling so he's heavily unlikely, so that would mean that we do need a captain. Steve Smith and Travis Head are the two that we've been having conversations with while we've been building out that Champions Trophy team along with Pat back home. They'll be the two that we look at for that leadership post." 
<h2>Josh Hazlewood is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Apart from Pat Cummins, star pacer Josh Hazlewood also is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The fast bowler is battling with a hip issue, which he faced in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He, too, hasn't bowled since then and is against time to recover. 
His absence could be a big blow as well as he has been one of the consistent players for the team. Pat Cummins, along with Hazlewood, are now among the three Australia players to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Earlier, Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the tournament.
Also Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shock-to-team-india-before-champions-trophy-jasprit-bumrah-ruled-out-of-entire-england-odi-series/"> </a><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shock-to-team-india-before-champions-trophy-jasprit-bumrah-ruled-out-of-entire-england-odi-series/">Shock to Team India before Champions Trophy, Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of entire England ODI Series</a>

Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Massive blow for Australia! Pat Cummins and star pacer ruled out of the tournament

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In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. <o:p></o:p>
On this special occasion of Cristiano Ronaldo birthday, we have brought you details of his car collection along with information about some of his major achievements. So, let's begin today's article.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday - Top 5 Expensive Cars<o:p></o:p></h2>
The first car in Cristiano Ronaldo's garage is the Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £9 million. This hypercar is extremely rare, with only 10 units produced globally. It features a highly powerful engine capable of reaching top speeds. This car is a perfect blend of luxury and performance and is one of Ronaldo's prized possessions.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Bugatti Chiron<o:p></o:p></h3>
The second rare car in his garage is the Bugatti Chiron, valued at €2 million. Known for its speed and engine excellence, this is another high-performance vehicle owned by Ronaldo.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">McLaren Senna<o:p></o:p></h3>
The third car, which is both powerful and expensive, is the McLaren Senna, priced at €1 million. Designed for both road and track use, this car is named after the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. It is an exceptional vehicle in Ronaldo's collection.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Ferrari F12 TDF<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fourth car in Ronaldo’s garage is the Ferrari F12 TDF. This is a limited edition car, produced in very small numbers worldwide. It is celebrated for its powerful engine and is a favorite among car enthusiasts.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Rolls-Royce Cullinan<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fifth car, which makes Cristiano Ronaldos birthday even more special, is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Known for its luxury and comfort, this car offers a rare combination of performance and a lavish driving experience.<o:p></o:p>
Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special car collection is truly exciting and amazing. Apart from these, he owns many more cars, but today, on this special occasion, we have highlighted only five of them. Each of these cars represents a significant financial investment, showcasing Ronaldo’s immense love for cars and the luxurious lifestyle he leads.<o:p></o:p>
Recently, Samay appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he did comedy with Indian legend Amitabh Bachchan. A special influencer episode of the show featured other famous YouTubers and comedians like Bhuvan Bam and Tanmay Bhat.<o:p></o:p>
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Samay’s journey from printing engineering to stand-up comedy has been quite inspiring. His life is full of humor, and he is an incredibly talented comedian. Watching his videos can instantly lift your mood, as his natural humor connects with millions of people in India.

In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. 

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday, Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze You

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday: Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze To You

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI: The ODI series between India and England, the two powerhouse teams, will commence on February 6 with the first ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. As the two big guns prepare to take on each other, all eyes will be on the thrilling individual battle that can shape the series. 
This high-stakes encounter promises some intense face-offs between world-class players. With the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the top order of India and Jos Buttler and Joe Root for England, the series is going to be tough for bowlers and the stakes are high for the contest. Let's take a closer look at the key player battles to watch out for in IND vs ENG 1st ODI:
<h2>Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI</h2>
<h3>1- Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer</h3>
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been struggling with form in recent times, particularly against pace. His vulnerability around the off-stump was exposed during the Test series against Australia, where he repeatedly fell to deliveries in that channel. The trend continued in his only Ranji Trophy appearance, where he failed in both innings against similar deliveries. Additionally, short-pitched bowling is emerging as another concern, making him a prime target for England’s pace spearhead, Jofra Archer.
Archer has already enjoyed success against Rohit in the T20 format, dismissing him three times in just 29 deliveries while conceding only 23 runs. This translates to an impressive strike rate of under 10 balls per wicket against the Indian captain. However, Rohit is known for his ability to adapt quickly to different conditions, and he has proven his resilience time and again. If he can counter Archer’s pace and movement, this battle could be a defining one in the first ODI.
<h3>2- Virat Kohli vs Brydon Carse/Gus Atkinson</h3>
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With only one of Brydon Carse or Gus Atkinson likely to feature in England’s playing XI, whoever gets the nod will have a crucial role to play against Virat Kohli. Both pacers possess the skill set needed to challenge the modern master of white-ball cricket, especially around his well-documented weakness outside the off-stump. During the Test series against Australia, Kohli repeatedly fell to deliveries in the fifth-stump channel, edging behind—a vulnerability that Atkinson and Carse have the accuracy to exploit.
Unlike express pacers like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who rely on raw speed, Atkinson and Carse focus more on control and precision. This makes them an even bigger threat to Kohli early in his innings, as they can keep him guessing with disciplined lines. While there aren’t many head-to-head statistics available for this contest, the impact of this battle could be significant in shaping the match’s outcome.
<h3>3- Jos Buttler vs Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Jos Buttler, one of England’s most recognized cricketers in India, has been in fine form recently. A well-rounded and technically sound batter, he has very few weaknesses that bowlers have successfully exploited. However, if there is one bowler who could trouble him, it is India’s seasoned pacer, Mohammed Shami.
Shami holds a statistical edge over Buttler in ODIs, having dismissed him five times in just 67 deliveries. While Buttler has managed to score 57 runs off those balls, Shami’s ability to generate movement and maintain a probing line makes him a serious threat. With his knack for producing sharp seam movement and late swing, Shami will look to unsettle Buttler early and continue his dominance in this intriguing contest.
4- Joe Root vs Axar Patel/Ravindra Jadeja
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England’s right-handed batting maestro, Joe Root, has historically struggled against Jasprit Bumrah, particularly in Indian conditions. However, with Bumrah unavailable for this series, India may turn to spin as their primary weapon against him.
Despite being an exceptional player of spin, Root has shown vulnerability against left-arm off-spinners in the past. With no Bumrah to trouble him with pace and movement, India could look to exploit this weakness by deploying their spinners strategically. In the absence of their pace spearhead, setting a spin trap for Root might be India’s best bet to keep him in check.

The IND vs ENG 1st ODI will feature key battles, including Rohit vs Archer, Kohli vs Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs Shami, and Root vs India’s spin trap. These matchups could shape the game’s outcome.

Crucial player battles—Rohit vs. Archer, Kohli vs. Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs. Shami, and Root vs. spin—will define IND vs ENG 1st ODI.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI Ft. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

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IND vs ENG: After the T20 series concluded, as Mohammed Shami returned to the shortest format for India after a huge span of absence from the format, the World Cup 2023 hero is back playing a crucial hand in the ODI series against England, which will begin on the 6th of February. 
 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammed Shami </a>has had a decent T20 return with 3 wickets across 2 games played and is considered one of the greatest ODI bowlers for India of all time. Especially in the absence of legendary pacer Bumrah, Shami is the most experienced pacer to lead the Indian pace attack. 
 
Ever since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Shami will play his first one-day international match, supposedly at the Vidarbha Stadium tomorrow. Ahead of the vital clash, Mohammed Shami will enter the field with 195 wickets to his name in the longest limited-overs format. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">A Glimpse into Mohammed Shami’s Career </h2>
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A peek into Mohammed Shami's stunning career despite injuries (Image Credit: X)
Shami, the Indian fast bowler, began his journey from the T20 Trophy starring for Bengal back in 2010, where he had one of the best debuts ever. Shami played for several franchises in the IPL the Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_Knight_Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, and Gujarat Titans, where he picked 127 career wickets in the franchise-level cricket tournament. 
 
Shami has played over three World Cups for India ever since his debut in 2013, as he has been India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the CWC, playing over three editions in 2015, 2019 and 2023. With 450+ career wickets in the Men in Blue’s jersey, Shami, despite participation in several WTC and CWC games, could never be seen on the podium, though he won several individual records, the last being named the Player of the Tournament in the 2023 World Cup. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">List of Bowlers fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets</h2>
 
Shami, who has appeared in 101 games and is only 5-wickets away from the remarkable 200 wicket mark, is like Australian modern-day legendary fast bowler <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Starc">Mitchell Starc</a>, who also has 200+ wickets and reached the milestone in just 102 matches and the 101 bowling innings. 
 
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Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 104
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Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 107
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Brett Lee (Australia) – 112
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Allan Donald (South Africa) – 117
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Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 118
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Shane Warne (Australia) – 125
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Makhaya Ntini (South Africa) – 126
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 127
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Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 129
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Other bowlers included the above-written, who also achieved the amazing 200 wickets in least time, with Shami threatening the top spot of Mitchell Starc since he will play his 102nd match in the ODI format and will also play his 101 innings in the white-ball match, as he is just 5-wickets away from being named the greatest ever in the game. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Fastest to 200 ODI wickets for India</h2>
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Shami to surpass Agarkar for fastest 200 ODI Wickets for India (Image Credit: X)
The current Indian selection committee head,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Agarkar"> Ajit Agarkar</a>, picked the fastest 200 wickets for India as the veteran pacer achieved the feat in just 133 games and ended his career with 288 wickets in the format. 
 
So far, only 7 Indian bowlers have crossed the 200-wicket mark; Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath have picked over 300+ ODI wickets, while Zaheer Khan, Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, and Ravindra Jadeja have also picked over 200 wickets for the Men in Blue. 
 
<h3>Most Wickets for India in ODIs:</h3>
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Anil Kumble – 334
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Javagal Srinath – 315
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Ajit Agarkar – 288
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Zaheer Khan – 269
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Harbhajan Singh – 265
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Kapil Dev – 253
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Harbhajan Singh – 220
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Venkatesh Prasad – 196
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Zaheer Khan – 195
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Irfan Pathan – 173
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Kuldeep Yadav – 172
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IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami nearing big record in ODIs ahead of the First ODI vs England

Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI format and will be eyeing a world record on his return in the first ODI against England.

IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami eyeing a World record in the 1st ODI against England

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In what promises to be an exciting and thrilling contest, Steve Smith-led Australia and Dhananjaya de Silva's Sri Lanka are set to lock horns versus each other in the second and the last match of the two-match Test-Series at the Galle International Stadium of Galle from the 6th of February onwards (Wednesday). 
In the opening encounter of the series, the Mighty Aussies secured a comfortable victory by an inning and 242 runs and this win helped them to take an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the two-match series. In such a situation, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka would be looking to make a strong comeback by rectifying their mistakes in the second match. 
Ahead of this exciting contest, some thrilling player battles will be seen taking place between the star players of both teams which can go on to affect the outcome of the match. We will be taking a look at those player battles in this article
While the Kangaroos have already taken the lead in the series, the home side will have the chance to make a strong comeback by taking advantage of the home conditions on offer. It will be interesting to see which team finishes out on top in these player battles and which team succumbs to the pressure. 
<h2>Dinesh Chandimal versus Matthew Kuhnemann</h2>
Australia's left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann failed to create an impact with the ball in the first ball, ending the match with 0 scalps to his name but he can trouble Sri Lankan batters on the spinning track of Galle. 
This will be especially very challenging for experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal. He is a good player of spin, has a good record against them and also he knows the conditions of Galle quite well but the variations of Kuhnemann can trouble him in the second Test-Match.
<h2>Prabhat Jayasuriya versus Usman Khawaja</h2>
Australia's experienced opening batter Usman Khawaja is in great form with the bat and he also possesses' an excellent batting record on Subcontinental surfaces. While the Australian team management would be happy to see him performing, they might be a little worried in the 2nd match as experienced left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya can trouble him a lot. 
The 33-year-old has excellent variations up his sleeve and has knack of performing brilliantly in spin-friendly conditions and home conditions. He also got the better of the Southpaw in the opening encounter, dismissing him when he was batting on the score of 232 runs and Jayasuriya would be looking to get the better of Khawaja again in the final match of the series. 
<h2>Other notable player battles</h2>
Apart from the two above-mentioned player battles, the battle between elite Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon and promising Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis will also be worth watching out for. 
Angelo Mathews will have to rely on his batting technique to tackle the speed and swing of Mitchell Starc and at the same time, Asitha Fernando has the ability to trouble the Australian duo of Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne with his pace and bounce.
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Mitchell Starc had Kamindu Mendis strangled down leg side, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 31, 2025 | Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Australia led by Steve Smith secured an easy victory in the opening match of the series by a margin of an innings and 242 runs and took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. In such a situation, the Sri Lankan team would like to make a strong comeback in the series by correcting its mistakes in the second match. In this match, some interesting player battles will be witnessed between the star players of both teams, which can surely affect the outcome of the match

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns versus each other in the 2nd and final Test match of the two match series and while the Kangaroos have already secured an unassailable 1-0 lead, the home side would not like to lower their morale as they would want to execute a perfect comeback in the series. Some exciting player battles are also going to take place and we will be taking a look at them