After two consecutive victories, New Zealand will look to seal the five-T20 series in the third match at the Eden Park, Auckland on Friday.
In a rain-curtailed match, Pakistan notched up 135/9 in 15 overs, thanks to valiant efforts from captain Salman Agha (46), Shadab Khan (26), and Shaheen Afridi (22 not out).
New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy (2/20) continued his fine bowling performance from the first match.
In response, Tim Seifert (46) and Finn Allen (38) notched up an opening stand of 66 runs to put New Zealand in the driver’s seat.
Later, wicketkeeper batter Mitchell Hay (21) played a match-winning cameo to help the hosts sail over the fence with 11 balls to spare.
Pakistan will be eager to go all-guns-blazing in the third match with the series on the line.
New Zealand vs Pakistan: T20 Records And Stats At Eden Park, Auckland
At the Eden Park in Auckland, drop-in pitches is used, which is generally slow. It is a batting paradise but can turn out to be difficult for bowlers.
| Total matches | 31 |
| Matches won batting first | 14 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 161 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 146 |
| Highest total recorded | 245/5 (18.5 Ov) by AUS vs NZ |
| Lowest total recorded | 76/10 (9.3 Ov) by BAN vs NZ |
| Highest score chased | 245/5 (18.5 Ov) by AUS vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 108/6 (20 Ov) by ENGW vs NZW |