New Zealand claimed a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the rain-shortened second T20I, by extending their series lead to 2-0. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen’s explosive innings, with both hitting multiple sixes, led to New Zealand chasing down a target of 136 with 11 balls remaining. Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled a maiden to open New Zealand’s innings, but Seifert and Allen quickly counterattacked, hitting seven of the next 12 deliveries for sixes. Their explosive hitting propelled New Zealand to a 2-0 series lead, sealing the match with 11 balls to spare.