Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Highlights: Pakistan have won the match by 7 wickets against New Zealand in the 2nd T20I of the five-match series today (Saturday, April 20) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Thats' all from us. We will come back again for the 3rd T20I as the two teams meet again on Sunday (April 21) for the 3rd T20I.
Mohammad Rizwan hits the winning runs as Pakistan win the 2nd T20I by 7 wickets. A comprehensive victory for the Pakistan team who have taken a 1-0 lead in the series.
Irfan Khan nudges one deep for another boundary. Pakistan are a hit away now from victory.
Irfan Khan's catch is taken at the deep but the fielder touched the boundary while the ball in his hand. Six given. Pakistan just need 15 runs to win now.
Wicket! Usman Khan has chopped one into the stumps. Ish Sodhi gets a wicket in his very first ball.
Usman Khan b Sodhi 7 (6)
Eight runs off the 7th over. Pakistan are 56 for 2 after 7 overs.
Pakistan are 48 for 2 at the end of the powerplay. Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan at the crease. They need only 43 runs to win in 14 overs.
Wicket!! Babar Azam is stumped. The New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell gets his counterpart.
Babar Azam st Seifert b Bracewell 14 (13)
Mohammad Rizwan hits consecutive boundaries- first a six and then a boundary. Pakistan are cruising towards the target.
Pakistan have lost a wicket in the first over but they have scored 8 runs in the first over.
Mohammad Rizwan starts off with a boundary.
Wicket! Saim Ayub is gone. Ben Lister has got a wicket in the first over.
Saim Ayub c & b Lister 4 (2)
Babar Azam and Saim Ayub have come out to bat for Pakistan. It is supposed to be a cakewalk for Pakistan. But you never know.
Wicket!! Ben Lister is Bowled as Shaheen Afridi hits the stumps. NZ are 90 all out.
Wicket! Ben Sears is out. Another slower ball, this time from Naseem Shah, and Babar Azam completes his 2nd catch of the night.
Ben Sears c Babar b Naseem 3 (5)
The challenge for the Kiwis will be to get past 100 runs in this match. They are 84 for 8 after 17 overs and things are not looking encouraging at the moment.
Wicket!! Ish Sodhi is Out. Shadab Khan gets his man as DRS overturns the on-field decision.
Ish Sodhi lbw Shadab 8 (13)
Shadab Khan appeals but umpire says not out. Pakistan go for a review. NZ are 79 for 7 after 16 overs, but they can be 8 down if the decision is overturned.
Wicket! Cole McConchie is out. Shaheen Afridi gets his second wicket as he disturbs the timbers.
Cole McConchie b Shaheen 15 (18)
Ish Sodhi and McConchie are trying to build a partnership. But the Kiwis will have to make a move on soon. They are currently way behind the par score. NZ are 73 for 6 after 14 overs.
McConchie gets a welcome boundary for New Zealand. The first one in a while. New Zealand are 65 for 6 after 12 overs.
Wicket! Michael Bracewell is gone. It is a procession now. Shadab Khan gets a wicket. A reverse sweep connects but straight at the short third man fielder.
Michael Bracewell c Naseem b Shadab 4 (10)
New Zealand are struggling. They have failed to pick up the spinners, and have faltered to them badly. At the halfway stage, Kiwis are 56 for 5.
Wicket! James Neesham is gone. Abrar Ahmed gets another. A tame shot and Babar Azam takes a simple catch at short mid-wicket. Half-a-side down for the Kiwis.
Jimmy Neesham c Shadab b Abrar 1 (6)
Wicket!! Mark Chapman falls. Abrar Ahmed gets his first T20I wicket. A sweep shot timed brilliantly but not enough power as Saim Ayub takes a comfortable catch.
Mark Chapman c Ayub b Abrar 19 (16)
Mark Chapman hits a boundary through long off region. Good hit from the Kiwi batter.
Abrar Ahmed concedes seven runs in his first over. New Zealand: 42/3 after 7 overs.
Wicket!! Foxcroft departs. A slower delivery from Amir and he mishits it straight to Babar Azam.
Dean Foxcroft c Babar b Amir 13 (13)
Foxcroft pulls Mohammad Amir for a massive six. A short ball from Amir and the Kiwi batter dispatches it with ease.
Foxcroft skies the ball high but it is just out of Babar Azam's reach. NZ: 29/2 after 5 overs.
After the rainy affair in the first match, the two teams will be hoping for a full encounter in today's T20I encounter. The 1st T20I lasted for just two balls but Shaheen Afridi showed his magic with a wicket.
Babar's consistent performance is a key asset for Pakistan, especially in the batting lineup where the team's middle-order shows some vulnerability. The inclusion of players like Usman Khan, who shone in the PSL, could be the answer to stabilizing this weak link. The squad also welcomes back Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, whose experience and depth will be invaluable.
On the other side, New Zealand, even without some of its star players due to IPL 2024 commitments, poses a significant challenge. Under Michael Bracewell's captaincy, the team boasts a mix of emerging talents.
Yet, the Kiwi team faces its trials with injuries leading to the absence of key players Finn Allen and Adam Milne, paving the way for newcomers Zak Foulkes and Tim Robinson to prove their mettle. Additionally, the weather forecast predicts rain in Rawalpindi, adding another layer of uncertainty to the series dynamics.
Despite Pakistan's Haris Rauf nursing a shoulder injury, the team is largely unaffected by major fitness concerns. This sets the stage for an enthralling showdown, highlighting the teams' strategies, talent pool, and drive to make a mark ahead of the World Cup.