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live Streaming Pakistan vs New Zealand ICC T20 Twenty20 Cricket highlights Online Watch Pakistan vs New Zealand Schedule result After posting a comprehensive victory in the first ODI, Pakistan is going to face New Zealand in the second match of the three-match ODI series on 6 November 2009. The match is very important because this could decide the series. Pakistan will be looking to build on their 138-run victory in the first game and continue their winning momentum. New Zealand will be definitely trying to bounce back in the series winning the next game at Abu Dhabi.
The confidence level is pretty much high in Pakistan camp after their inspirational performance in the first game. Most importantly, the way they came back in the match after poor start in the game indicates the determination of the squad. Pakistan failed to live up to the expectation of their fans in Champions Trophy and perhaps that is why they are more determined to do well in the series in what would be an excellent compensation for their fans. New Zealand was on high as they reached the final of Champions Trophy. In fact, they did have a very good start in the first game too, but the Kiwis failed to capitalize on that start.
The good thing is that Pakistani middle order played an excellent role behind their coming back in the game. At one point, Pakistan was struggling after losing 4 wickets at 75, but opener Khalid Latif’s 64 and later on Afridi’s 50-ball 70 and Kamran Akmal’s 43-ball 67 guided Pakistan to a commanding total of 287 after 50 overs. New Zealand actually lost the game during the slog overs of the Pakistan innings as they conceded around 100 runs in the last 10 overs. New Zealand batsmen must take the responsibility of the team’s humiliating defeat. Except Redmond and Vettori, no other New Zealand batsmen could show enough resistance against Pakistani bowlers. Ryder’s absence was fully felt by the Kiwis. No doubt, New Zealand batsmen must player at their best, if New Zealand wants to come back in the series winning the second match.
New Zealand pacer Tim Southee was very happy after being recalled to the ODI team. However, the pacer was not very happy with the performance of his team.