New Zealand Win 2nd ODI 2025, Clinch Series Against Pakistan
New Zealand Win 2nd ODI 2025 Match: Pakistan’s struggles continued as New Zealand secured a dominant 84-run victory in the second ODI at Hamilton, sealing the three-match series 2-0. Despite glimpses of resistance, Pakistan’s batting unit failed yet again, handing the hosts a comfortable win.
Pakistan’s Batting Woes Continue
Chasing a competitive target of 293, Pakistan crumbled under pressure, bowled out for just 208 in 41.2 overs. The top order collapsed early, with Abdullah Shafiq (1), Imam-ul-Haq (3), and Babar Azam (1) failing to provide any stability.
Pakistan lost six wickets inside 20 overs for a mere 64 runs, making a comeback nearly impossible. Mohammad Rizwan (5) and Salman Agha (9) also fell cheaply, while Tayyab Tahir (13) showed some resistance but couldn’t hold the innings together.
The only fight came from Faheem Ashraf, who played a gutsy knock of 73 off 80 balls, and Naseem Shah, who surprised everyone with his maiden ODI fifty (51 off 41). However, their efforts were in vain as New Zealand’s bowling attack dismantled Pakistan with ease.
New Zealand Win 2nd ODI 2025 Stats
Match Summary
| Match | 2nd ODI, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Winner | New Zealand won by 84 runs |
| New Zealand’s Score | 292/8 (50 Overs) |
| Pakistan’s Score | 208 all out (41.2 Overs) |
| Player of the Match | Mitchell Hay (99*) |
New Zealand’s Batting Power & Hay’s Heroics
Earlier, New Zealand put up a strong total of 292/8, thanks to a stunning innings from Mitchell Hay. The wicketkeeper-batsman fell agonizingly short of a century, remaining unbeaten on 99. His explosive knock included seven fours and seven sixes, proving to be the backbone of New Zealand’s innings.
Daryl Mitchell and Henry Nicholls also played crucial cameos, while Jacob Duffy and Ben Sears chipped in with late-order contributions. Pakistan’s bowlers lacked consistency, allowing New Zealand to build strong partnerships throughout their innings.
Rizwan Acknowledges Pakistan’s Struggles
After the match, Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan admitted that his side failed to capitalize on key moments. “We didn’t utilize the swing effectively, and New Zealand bowled exceptionally well. We need to regroup and come back stronger in the final ODI,” he said.
Can Pakistan Avoid a Clean Sweep?
With the series already lost, Pakistan will now play for pride in the third and final ODI in Tauranga. Can they salvage some respect and avoid a whitewash, or will New Zealand complete a 3-0 sweep? All eyes will be on Pakistan’s fragile batting lineup as they look to turn their fortunes around.
