The 2nd T 20 between Pakistan and New Zealand has begun at the International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The toss is already over. Pakistan have won the toss, and they have opted to field first.
The pitch in Dubai is favorable for both batting and bowling. New Zealand will be trying to score 160-180 runs in the first innings, and this will help them to put up a decent fight.
Players like Martin Guptill, Corey Anderson and Ross Taylor should try to stick to the pitch, and this will help them to build score in the most effective manner.
It was Pakistani bowlers who defeated New Zealand in the first T 20. They bowled the last 5 overs in an impeccable manner, and this helped the Asian side to restrict the Kiwi score by 135.
The match will be live telecasted in Ten Sports and PTV Sports in Pakistan. Sky Sports is telecasting the game live in New Zealand. You can also watch the match online in the official websites of Ten Sports and PTV Sports.
The live streaming can be watched at the official website of Ten Sports here and PTV Sports here.
The live streaming online can be watched here.
Pakistan has included Ahmed Shehzad in the playing eleven, and this is expected to enhance the strength of their batting side. The team also has huge expectations in Sarfraz who scored a well made 76 in the first T 20.
He along with Umar Akmal finished things in spanking passion with 5 balls remaining in their run chase.
Adam Milne will be leading the bowling side of New Zealand. The young gun has bowled some deliveries with a pace of more than 150 km/hr in the 1st T20, and this has set a wave of scare in the Pakistani camp.