India, March 18 -- Another match, another comprehensive win for New Zealand. While the bowlers set up the win in Christchurch on Sunday, Tim Seifert played the central role in the home team's five-wicket win in Dunedin on Tuesday as New Zealand took a 2-0 lead in the five-match contest.

After Pakistan set a 136-run target in the rain-curtailed match at the University Oval, which was reduced to a 15-over contest, Seifert smashed a blitzkrieg knock of 45 off just 22 balls, comprising five sixes and three boundaries. He also stitched a fiery 66-run opening stand in just 28 balls alongside fellow opener Finn Allen, who scored five sixes in his 38 off 16, as New Zealand wrapped up the chase with 11 balls to spare.

Four of the sixes scored by...