Pakistan trounce NZ by 7 wickets in second T20I

Shaheen Afridi led the bowling attack with figures of 3-13, while Amir, making a comeback to international cricket after nearly four years, contributed with 2-13. Their incisive spells rattled the visitors as they were bundled out in 18.1 overs after being asked to bat first. In response, Rizwan played a composed innings, remaining unbeaten on 45 off 34 balls, guiding Pakistan to chase down the target in just 12.1 overs and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.