New Zealand beat Pakistan by 10 wickets in Hamilton T20

Sunday, 17 January 2016 15:32

Martin Guptill of the Black Caps acknowledges the crowd with Kane Williamson of the Black Caps after winning the International Twenty20 match against Pakistan at Seddon Park on January 17, 2016 in Hamilton, New Zealand.

New Zealand have registered a 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 International in Hamilton. Chasing a 169-run victory target, the Black Caps won the game with 14 balls remaining. Skipper Kane Williamson and fellow opener Martin Guptill's 172-run stand is the highest partnership in T20s. Williamson remained unbeaten after a 48-ball 72, while Guptill faced 10 more balls for his 87 not out. The three-match series is now evenly poised 1-1. The decisive third game will be played in Wellington on January 22.

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