New Zealand continued to assert their dominance over Pakistan with a thrilling five-wicket victory in the rain-shortened second T20I, securing a 2-0 advantage in the ongoing five-match series. The Black Caps had already impressed in the opening match, and they showed no signs of slowing down.
The match was filled with electrifying moments, but nothing quite matched the spectacle of Tim Seifert’s incredible display against Shaheen Afridi, one of cricket’s top fast bowlers. Seifert’s powerful hitting left both the opposition and spectators in awe.
During New Zealand’s innings, Seifert unleashed a monstrous 119-meter six, driving the crowd wild. This remarkable moment came at the start of the third over when Afridi delivered a length ball outside off. With a swift move, Seifert cleared his front foot and dispatched the delivery straight down the ground. The ball soared majestically, traveling an impressive 119 meters, marking one of the match’s longest hits.
The shot’s sheer force and perfect timing astonished everyone, even taking Shaheen by surprise. Commentators were left in disbelief as they watched the ball sail far away.
Seifert wasn’t done yet. He continued his assault on Afridi, one of the world’s premier bowlers, by hammering three additional sixes in the very same over. The second delivery, a length ball wide outside off, was blasted over the covers with Seifert’s keen hand-eye coordination fully on display. On the fifth ball, he executed a well-timed pull over deep mid-wicket, sending it into the stands. And finally, the sixth ball, a short-of-length delivery, was confidently punched over deep square leg, underscoring Seifert’s mastery over the left-arm pacer.
In that over, Afridi, known for his bowling prowess, conceded 26 runs, shifting the momentum entirely to New Zealand’s side.
Meanwhile, another highlight from the match involved Mark Chapman, who took a sharp running catch to dismiss Salman Agha, adding to New Zealand’s stellar performance on the field.
