Pakistan and New Zealand will hope for better weather as they play their 2nd T20I series today, April 20, 2024 after the rain-washed the series opener in Rawalpindi.
This PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I match is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT and will also take place at the same Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Toss update: Pakistan wins toss and asks NZ to bat first.
This is the second match of a five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand which now marks the beginning after the rain affected the 1st T20I.
Both teams are using this series as preparation for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Weather Report:
The weather today looks better than that of Thursday. There’s a chance of rain early on, but it’s expected to clear up before the match begins.
Head to Head:
In T20I matches, Pakistan has dominated New Zealand with 21 wins to New Zealand’s 17. However, two of their encounters have ended with no result.
Pakistan Update:
Babar Azam leads the Pakistan side, while Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim are back after announcing their retirements earlier. They both want to impress and earn a spot in the T20 World Cup squad.
New Zealand Update:
Michael Bracewell captains a young New Zealand team as several senior players are participating in the IPL. This is a good opportunity for fringe players to make their mark on the international stage.
Pitch Report:
The Rawalpindi pitch is known for being flat and favoring high-scoring matches. Pacers may get some initial swing, while spinners come into play later as the innings progress.
Where to Watch PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I:
The live streaming and telecast details for the 2nd PAK vs NZ T20I match on April 20 are as follows:
Pakistan: Live-streamed on ARYZap and TapMad TV. Geo Super and ASports channels will broadcast the match in Pakistan.
India: Live-streamed on the Fancode app and website. No TV channels in India will broadcast the match.
- USA: Live-streamed on Sling TV with a Willow TV subscription.
- South Africa: Super Sports
- Caribbean: Flow Sports
- Mena & South East Asia: Cricbuzz
- Australia: Fox Sports
- United Kingdom: ARY Digital
- Rest of World: Sports Central
Let’s Watch out and see the team that will win as we hope the rain doesn’t affect today’s match again.