New Zealand secured an emphatic 84-run win over Pakistan in the second ODI, with Mitch Hay scoring an impressive 99 not out. His innings helped steady the hosts, who faced initial struggles at 132-5. New Zealand amassed 292-8, and Pakistan fell short at 208, bowled out in 42 overs. Despite strong performances from Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, whose fifties provided some resistance, Pakistan's batting crumbled under pressure, particularly against Ben Sears, who dominated with a five-wicket haul, leading New Zealand to an unbeatable series lead of 2-0.
Mitchell Hay's commanding 99 not out led New Zealand to an 84-run victory, clinching the ODI series against Pakistan with an unbeaten lead.
New Zealand's innings saw Hay score a career-high 99, batting with aggression and resilience, propelling his team to a total of 292.
Pakistan's response faltered as they quickly lost early wickets, stumbling to 9-3 before a recovery led by Ashraf and Naseem, who both scored fifties.
Ben Sears was instrumental for New Zealand, taking 5 wickets for 59 runs, contributing significantly to Pakistan's collapse, ultimately bowled out for 208.
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