Wed Apr 02 01:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Faces Must-Win Situation in Second ODI Against New Zealand
**Hamilton, New Zealand:** Pakistan will be looking to bounce back in the second One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand on Wednesday, April 2nd, in Hamilton. After a crushing 73-run defeat in the series opener in Napier, the team, led by Mohammad Rizwan, is facing a must-win situation. A loss in the second match would hand the series to New Zealand.
New Zealand’s victory in the first match was largely due to a stunning century by Mark Chapman (132 runs), supported by contributions from Daryl Mitchell (76) and debutant Muhammad Abbas (52). Pakistan’s response was hampered, with only Babar Azam (78) and Salman Ali Agha (58) offering significant resistance.
All eyes will be on Babar Azam, Pakistan’s most experienced batsman, who hasn’t scored a century in ODIs since August 30, 2023. While he scored a half-century in the first match, pressure will be on him to deliver a big innings. Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan will be looking to end a run of four consecutive innings without a fifty.
The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India, with live streaming available on SonyLIV, FanCode, and Prime Video. The match begins at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 AM IST).
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