Pakistan crushed New Zealand by 48 runs in the second T20 in Auckland today to notch their first victory of the tour over the Black Caps. The tourists finally found form with both bat and ball to level the three-match T20 series after a humiliating losing streak that included a 5-0 ODI series whitewash. In response, New Zealand's top order crumbled to 64 for six under a combination of tight bowling and commitment in the field from Pakistan. "Pakistan were excellent tonight in all departments and we weren't that good in any department," New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said. Ben Wheeler and Mitchell Santner combined for a 54-run partnership but the early-innings damage meant the target was beyond them.

Source: dna January 25, 2018 10:29 UTC