India, April 3 -- Pakistan faced a heavy defeat against New Zealand in their second ODI of the three-match series, suffering an 84-run loss at Seddon Park, handing the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead. While the bowling unit put up a commendable fight to restrict New Zealand to 292/8, Pakistan's batting lineup crumbled once again, failing to mount a meaningful challenge.

The chase never gathered momentum, with Pakistan being reduced to 32/5. If not for the valiant half-centuries from Faheem Ashraf (73 off 80) and Naseem Shah (51 off 44), Pakistan would've likely folded for less than a 100. Instead, they reached a respectable total of 208 in 41.2 overs. The top-order failure proved costly, leaving too much for the lower order to do, and onc...