In a rain-affected second T20 match against New Zealand, Pakistan posted 135-9 in their allotted 15 overs, thanks to a quick-fire 46 from captain Salman Agha. The match, held at Dunedin's University Oval, saw a 90-minute delay due to rain before play commenced.

Salman Agha played a vital role in stabilizing the innings after Pakistan lost opener Hasan Nawaz for a duck once again. With Pakistan struggling at 19-2 in the fourth over, Salman’s aggressive 28-ball knock, which included four boundaries and three sixes, brought momentum to the innings.

Contributions from Shadab Khan (26 off 14 balls) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (22 not out off 14 balls) bolstered Pakistan’s total. New Zealand’s bowling attack saw four players claim two wickets each, with seamer Ben Sears and all-rounder Jimmy Neesham performing well after being recalled in place of Tim Robinson and Kyle Jamieson.

For Pakistan, Haris Rauf replaced leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed in the playing XI. New Zealand needs 136 runs to secure a 2-0 lead in the five-match series following their nine-wicket win in the first T20 at Christchurch.