Hamilton, April 2, 2025 – Cricket fans are glued to their screens as Pakistan take on New Zealand in the second ODI of their three-match series at Seddon Park, Hamilton, today. With the current time at 9:45 AM PDT (11:00 PM local time in Hamilton), the match is underway, promising another thrilling chapter in this fiercely contested rivalry. New Zealand lead the series 1-0 after a commanding 73-run victory in the first ODI in Napier, and both teams are eager to make their mark in this crucial encounter.
As the game unfolds, Pakistan, batting first after winning the toss, are off to a steady start. Openers Babar Azam, stepping up in the absence of injured Imam-ul-Haq and Usman Khan, and Abdullah Shafique are at the crease. At the 10-over mark, Pakistan are 45/0, with Babar showing his trademark elegance and Shafique playing a supporting role. New Zealand’s pace attack, led by Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke, has been probing but yet to find a breakthrough.
The pitch at Seddon Park appears balanced, offering some early movement for the bowlers but likely to favor batsmen as the game progresses under lights. Pakistan will hope to capitalize on this, especially after their batting faltered in the first ODI chasing 344. Sufiyan Muqeem, reportedly replacing Mohammad Ali, could bolster their spin options later.
New Zealand, buoyed by Mark Chapman’s sensational 132 in the opener, are banking on their all-round strength. Captain Michael Bracewell has shuffled his bowling attack early, bringing in Nathan Smith to test Pakistan’s top order. The crowd is buzzing, and with the series on the line, every run and wicket feels monumental.
Stay tuned for live updates as this gripping contest unfolds—will Pakistan level the series, or will New Zealand seal it today?
