PAK vs NZ 2nd T20: Shaheen Afridi and Pakistan pacers trolled by fans as New Zealand top-order smashes them for tall sixes

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PAK vs NZ: New Zealand's top-order batters, led by Tim Seifert and Finn Allen, launched a brutal assault on Pakistan's pacers in the second T20I, leaving Shaheen Afridi and his fellow bowlers under heavy scrutiny.

As the Kiwis smashed towering sixes, frustrated fans took to social media to troll Pakistan's bowling unit, especially Afridi, who went from bowling a maiden in the first over to conceding 26 runs in his second.

Shaheen's rough day began with an explosive over by Seifert, who effortlessly dispatched him for four sixes, igniting a Twitter storm. One fan sarcastically mocked, "Seifert To Shaheen Afridi 💥 Lumber one bowler 🤣" while sharing a clip of the onslaught. Another pointed out the contrast in Afridi's performance, stating, "Shaheen Afridi was flying in the air after bowling a maiden over in the first over, New Zealand opener Seifert scored 26 runs in the second over."

Frustration among Pakistan fans boiled over as they witnessed their bowlers struggling. One tweet read, "Anyone from New Zealand kindly provide chulo bar Pani to Pakistani team so naak dabo lein us mei," humorously suggesting that the bowlers should drown their sorrows in water. Another fan vented, "Hamra Mazaaq Ban raha hai, sb hum per hans rahy hain... Sharm any Chayee," lamenting the team's continued struggles.

It wasn't just Afridi who bore the brunt of criticism. Muhammad Ali, making his mark as a senior pacer, was also ridiculed for his expensive spell. A fan quipped, "Give chance to 'youngsters'! 32-year-old Muhammad Ali exclaims after giving away 34 runs in his first two overs!"

Pakistan's innings saw them post a respectable 135/9, thanks to captain Salman Agha's 46 and a few cameos. However, New Zealand's aggressive approach put them firmly in the driver's seat. Finn Allen provided a nostalgic throwback with three early sixes, while Seifert's fireworks reminded Pakistan fans of past nightmares in Dunedin.

With New Zealand inching closer to victory, Pakistan's pacers will be desperate to make amends in the death overs. However, for now, social media remains unforgiving, with memes and criticism flooding the internet.

Will Pakistan's bowlers find redemption, or will the Kiwis cruise to another dominant win? The final phase of the match will answer that question. At the time of writing this report, New Zealand is 97/4 in 8.3 overs, needing 39 runs in 39 balls to chase down Pakistan's 135/9 in the 15-over match.