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The task of setting Pakistan a sizeable target in the second ODI in Hamilton has been left to two of the Black Caps' newest players

The task of setting Pakistan a sizeable target in the second ODI in Hamilton has been left to two of the Black Caps' newest players

2 April 2025

The hosts are 179 for five in the 38th over, having lost regular wickets after being sent in.

Muhammed Abbas and Mitchell Hay - with six ODIs between them before this game - are at the crease after coming together when the score was 132.

Nick Kelly has top-scored with 31 for New Zealand, while Mohammed Wasim has taken two of the wickets to fall so far.

New Zealand lead the series 1-nil.

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