Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20I: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, T20 Record & Stats

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Pakistan and New Zealand will hope for more playing time when the two sides clash in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Saturday (April 20).

Rain played spoilsport in the series opener on Thursday (April 18) when Babar Azam-led side could only get to bowl two balls at Michael Bracewell’s Blackcaps, who opted to bat first in the curtailed game that was finally called off at 2 for 1 in 0.2 overs.

Shaheen Shah Afridi struck in the second ball, removing Tim Robinson for a duck before showers returned in Pindi forcing the abandonment of the 5-over game. The weather forecast for the next match also doesn’t seem promising for cricket fans and the two teams.

The two sides, who came into the tournament on the back of defeats, will look to get back to winning ways when they clash for the third time at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, where New Zealand ran away 6-wicket victors following the highest successful run chase at the venue in 2023.

There are reports of the Rawalpindi leg of the series being affected by rain. So, how will the weather and pitch play? What is the T20 record at the venue? Here is a look at the Rawalpindi Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Forecast & T20 stats ahead of PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I:

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Weather Forecast

While there is forecast for overnight and morning showers, it is expected to turn cloudy and to a clear skies before the match with temperature at 21°C during the playing hours in Rawalpindi on Saturday (April 20).

Rain prediction for Rawalpindi on April 20: As per several weather aggregators, there is forecast for showers on April 19, spilling into April 20. However, the showers are likely to pass before the evening, promising a game without any interruption.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitches at the Pindi venue are known for their flat nature, producing run-feasts. The wickets also provide good bounce, assisting the quicks early in the matches and the slower bowlers as the game progresses. In the recent PSL, there were mixed wickets on offer.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium T20 Records and Stats

• Total Matches Played: 6
• Batting 2nd Won: 0
• Batting 2nd Won: 4
• No Result: 2
• Average 2nd Innings score: 155
• Average 2nd Innings score: 154
• Highest Total: 194/4 by New Zealand vs Pakistan in 2023
• Lowest Total: 134/7 by Zimbabwe vs Pakistan in 2020
• Highest Successful Chase: 194/4 in 19.2 overs by New Zealand vs Pakistan in 2023
• Lowest Total Defended: NA
• Most Runs: Mark Chapman (NZ) - 175 runs, Babar Azam (PAK) - 152 runs
• Highest Individual Score: Mark Chapman (New Zealand) - 104 not out off 57 balls in 2023
• Total Fours: 67 Fours
• Most Fours: Mark Chapman (NZ) - 21 fours, Babar Azam (PAK) - 20 fours
• Total Sixes: 16 Sixes
• Most Sixes: Mark Chapman (NZ) & Haider Ali (PAK) - 5 sixes each
• Total Fifties: 7 Fifties
• Most Fifties: Babar Azam (PAK) - 2 fifties
• Total Hundreds: 1 Hundred - Mark Chapman (NZ)
• Most Wickets: Usman Qadir (PAK) - 8 wickets, Imad Wasim (PAK) & Haris Rauf (PAK) - 7 wickets each
• Best Bowling Innings: Usman Qadir (Pakistan) - 4 for 13 in 4 overs vs Zimbabwe in 2020

Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Details

• Match Date: Saturday, April 20
• Match Start Time: 7:30 PM Local Time (PKT) / 8 PM IST
• Telecast: Geo Super & A Sports HD (Pakistan)
• Live Streaming: ARYZap, TapMad TV (Pakistan) & Fancode (India)