Match Details
Date & Time:
18th Mar 2025, 6:45 AM
Match Number:
2nd T20I
Match Results:
NZ Won By 5 wickets
Pakistan vs New Zealand
NZ vs PAK T20 2nd T20I, Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025 - Match Info
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 5 wickets
Player of the match
Tim Seifert - NZ
Match Summary
Player of the Match
135/9 (15.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Salman Agha
46(28)
Shadab Khan
26(14)
Ish Sodhi
2-17(2)
Jacob Duffy
2-20(3)
137/5 (13.1 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Tim Seifert
45(22)
Finn Allen
38(16)
Haris Rauf
2-20(3)
Khushdil Shah
1-16(3)
Detailed Commentary
All
Wickets
4s
6s
PAK
NZ
Right then, that will be it from this contest. The next game of SA20 2024/25 is set to be played between Durban Super Giants and Pretoria Capitals. That game will start at 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT). But as you know, you can always join early for all the build-up. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Delano Potgieter is the Player of the Match. He is up for a chat and says he is delighted with his performance and contribution to the team's victory. Mentions that this is the first time he has bowled for MI Cape Town in three seasons and he hopes to get an injury-free run in the tournament. He closes by saying he just kept things simple, did not look to bowl the slower ball, and just kept it in the line of stumps and it worked out well for him.
Rashid Khan the skipper of MI Cape Town says that is the start they were after at the start of the season. Mentions that they have had a couple of tough years and wickets early was a setback but Brevis batted superbly along with Colin. Closes by saying that in T20 every side is after a good start with the ball and having Trent in the side almost guarantees it.
Aiden Markram the skipper of Sunrisers Eastern Cape says it was a tough day around them but such things happen in T20. Mentions that they'll have a quick chat inside the dressing room and they'll move on. Reckons it was pleasing to see the way his bowlers bowled in the Power Play. Closes by acknowledging that Brevis was striking the ball well today and they allowed a bit too many at the end which they later failed to chase.
The Presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the match, MI Cape Town posted a competitive total, largely thanks to Dewald Brevis's solid half-century. Brevis's knock provided the foundation, while other MI batters contributed with useful cameos in the 20s, helping the team reach a decent score. The Sunrisers' bowling unit shared the wickets, with Marco Jansen and Gleeson claiming two each, while Swanepoel, Dawson, and Harmer chipped in with one wicket apiece.
The MI Cape Town bowling unit was exceptional, never allowing the Sunrisers to settle. They broke the backbone of the chase with wickets throughout, showcasing their depth and skill. Delano was the star of the show, taking a five-wicket haul that proved decisive. Trent Boult also delivered, doing what he does best by taking two crucial wickets at the top of the order.
The Sunrisers' chase was lackluster, as they failed to gain momentum and lost wickets at regular intervals. Despite facing a decent total, no Sunrisers batter could impose themselves on the game, and the team's innings eventually fizzled out.
MI Cape Town have made a resounding statement in the tournament, defeating Sunrisers by a convincing 97-run margin. This was a one-sided affair, with MI Cape Town dominating proceedings from start to finish.
77/10 (15.0)
5/10 (3)
2/16 (3)
Over 15
W
0
1
1W
1
1
Richard Gleeson*
0 (2)
Simon Harmer
6 (8)
Delano Potgieter
5/10 (3)
SEC
77/10
OUT
R Gleeson
0 (2)
b D Potgieter
Wkt
#10
4s/6s
0 / 0
SR
0
W
14.6
Delano Potgieter to Richard Gleeson ,OUT! CASTLED! That's it, Delano Potgieter has got his fifer and puts a full stop for Sunrisers Eastern Cape! Delano Potgieter bowls it a touch fuller, pitching it just outside off, and shaping it in a shy bit. Richard Gleeson opens his stance and looks to heave across the line but he is no way near the delivery. The ball sneaks under the inner edge and the ball rattles the off stump. MI Cape Town wins the match by 97 runs!
0
14.5
Delano Potgieter to Richard Gleeson ,Fullish, on middle and leg. Richard Gleeson looks to go bit but gets beaten on the inner edge and the ball thumps his upper pad.
1
14.4
Delano Potgieter to Simon Harmer ,Slower, fuller on off. Simon Harmer hammers it towards long on for a single.
OUT
M Jansen
14 (9)
run out (R Khan)
Wkt
#9
4s/6s
2 / 0
SR
155.55
W
14.3
Delano Potgieter to Simon Harmer ,OUT! RUN OUT! This is extraordinary fielding from Rashid Khan! Delano Potgieter bowls it fuller outside off. Simon Harmer drives it uppishly towards the right of the wide long off fielder. Rashid Khan sprints and puts some hands on the bouncing ball and makes a stop. He quickly gets up and has a shy toward the non-striker's end. The ball directly hits the stump. The big screens pop up as red as Liam Dawson is a bit relaxed getting back to the non-striker's end. Richard Gleeson comes out to the middle as the next batter!
1
14.2
Delano Potgieter to Marco Jansen ,Short and around off. Marco Jansen lofts it towards sweeper cover for a single.
1
14.1
Delano Potgieter to Simon Harmer ,Full and outside off. Simon Harmer heaves it towards long off for a single.
Over 14
0
4
4
1
1lb
1
Marco Jansen*
13 (8)
Simon Harmer
3 (5)
Rashid Khan
0/25 (3)
SEC
73/8
0
13.6
Rashid Khan to Marco Jansen ,Short and on middle. Marco Jansen looks to pull hard but misses an hits his thigh.
4
13.5
Rashid Khan to Marco Jansen ,FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Flat and short on off. Marco Jansen camps back and heaves it towards sweeper cover fence for a boundary.
4
13.4
Rashid Khan to Marco Jansen ,FOUR! SHOT! Rashid Khan drags his length back on stump. Marco Jansen punches it over the head of the bowler for four runs.
1
13.3
Rashid Khan to Simon Harmer ,Fuller on stump. Simon Harmer tucks it towards sqaure leg for one.
1lb
13.2
Rashid Khan to Marco Jansen ,LEG BYE! Fuller, down the leg. Marco Jansen looks to tuck it away but gets misses and thumps his pad. The ball rolls towards square leg for a single.
1
13.1
Rashid Khan to Simon Harmer ,Short and on middle and off. Simon Harmer reverse sweeps it towards short third for a single.
Over 13
2
1
0
0
W
wd
0
Marco Jansen*
5 (4)
Simon Harmer
1 (3)
Delano Potgieter
4/6 (2)
SEC
62/8
2
12.6
Delano Potgieter to Marco Jansen ,Fullish, wide outside off. Marco Jansen slices it up and over the point fielder towards deep point and gets a brace.
1
12.5
Delano Potgieter to Simon Harmer ,Full and outside off. Simon Harmer drives it towards long on for one.
0
12.4
Delano Potgieter to Simon Harmer ,On a length, around off. Simon Harmer tucks it towards mid-wicket for no runs.
0
12.3
Delano Potgieter to Simon Harmer ,Slower and on a length, around off. Simon Harmer blocks it towards short mid-wicket for no runs.
Simon Harmer walks up to the middle.
OUT
L Dawson
6 (7)
b D Potgieter
Wkt
#8
4s/6s
0 / 0
SR
85.71
W
12.2
Delano Potgieter to Liam Dawson ,OUT! DRAGGED OUT! Delano Potgieter gets another one, make it four for him! What ever he is touching in this match, it's turning into a gold! Delano Potgieter bowls on a good length, pitching it just outside off, angling down towards the stump. Liam Dawson looks to attempt a pull but misses the inner edge. The ball thumps the back thigh of the batter and thumps the stump.
wd
12.2
Delano Potgieter to Liam Dawson ,WIDE! Fuller, but sprays it wayward outside off. Liam Dawson makes a leave and gets a bonus run.
0
12.1
Delano Potgieter to Liam Dawson ,Back of a length on middle. Liam Dawson looks to pull but gets the toe end of the bat.
Over 12
1
1
1
1
1
2
Liam Dawson*
6 (5)
Marco Jansen
3 (3)
George Linde
1/8 (2)
SEC
58/7
1
11.6
George Linde to Liam Dawson ,Short and outside off. Liam Dawson cuts it towards deep point for one.
1
11.5
George Linde to Marco Jansen ,Full and on middle. Marco Jansen makes a bit room and cuts it towards deep point for one.
1
11.4
George Linde to Liam Dawson ,Short and outside off. Liam Dawson rides the bounce and pushes it towards deep point.
Head to Head
Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand
PAK vs NZ
*Last 3 years
22
No. of Matches
9
PAK
13
NZ
0
Tie
Last Overs
over 14
4
Runs 4
over 13
6
1
1
1
W
1
Runs 10
over 12
1
wd
4
1
1
1
1
Runs 10
over 11
0
0
1
1
1
2
Runs 5
over 10
1
1
1
1
0
1
Runs 5
Venue/Pitch Details
University Oval, Dunedin
Neutral
Toss Agnostic
Pace Friendly
183
1st Batting Average
146
Highest Score Chased
2
No. of Matches
Won by team
1st Batting
50%
2nd Batting
50%
Wicket Split
Pacer
82.61% | 19W
Spin
17.39% | 4W
News
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18 Mar 2025Match Officals
Umpire:
Chris Brown (NZ), Wayne Knights (NZ)
Third Umpire:
Sam Nogajski (AUS)
Match Referee:
Jeff Crowe (NZ)
