NZ vs PAK [WATCH]: Shaheen Afridi concedes four sixes in one over as Tim Seifert shines in 2nd T20I

In a nail-biting second T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand at Dunedin’s University Oval, Tim Seifert unleashed a devastating attack on Pakistan’s top pacer Shaheen Afridi. The already rain-reduced match to 15 overs per team witnessed New Zealand easily win by six wickets and go 2-0 up in the five-match series. But the cherry on top of the game was undoubtedly Seifert’s jaw-dropping demonstration of power-hitting, wherein he hit four sixes off an over of Afridi alone.

Shaheen Afridi taken to cleaners by Tim Seifert

Afridi, who is infamous for his deadly pace and swing, had an unusually challenging spell. In his three overs, he leaked 31 runs, 24 of which came in a single over at the expense of Seifert. This not only turned the game in New Zealand’s direction but also left the cricketing fraternity amazed at Seifert’s hitting ability.

Breaking down the four sixes

Here’s how Seifert took down Afridi in that memorable over:

1. The mammoth 119-meter hit
   On the first delivery of the over, Afridi bowled a length ball outside the off-stump. Seifert came forward, shifted his front foot, and whacked it dead straight down the ground. The ball went flying into the evening sky and covered a whopping 119 meters, leaving onlookers and commentators amazed by its sheer length.
2. Over extra cover
   The second ball witnessed Afridi change his line a bit wider outside off-stump. But Seifert was prepared. He leaned back into the ball and hit it over extra cover for yet another huge six. This shot displayed his perfect timing and capability to hit gaps even against world-class bowlers.
3. Deep mid-wicket power
   On the fifth ball of the over, Afridi attempted a short-pitched ball to cramp Seifert. The Black Caps batter retaliated with a powerful pull shot that cleared deep mid-wicket comfortably. The crowd went wild as Afridi seemed visibly agitated.
4. Square-leg mastery
   To finish off the over, Afridi tried a short-of-length ball angling in towards Seifert’s body. Seifert was unperturbed and changed his foot position, whacking it over deep square leg for another towering six. This shot topped an incredible stretch of power-hitting that left Pakistan dazed.

Here’s the video:

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Tim Seifert took Shaheen Afridi to the cleaners in his second over, smashing four sixes in it 🤯#NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/F5nFqmo7G6

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Seifert’s impact on the match

Seifert’s onslaught against Afridi was more than a mere exhibition of individual genius; it was a match-turning instance that swung the balance heavily in New Zealand’s direction. With 136 to get in 15 overs, New Zealand glided to an easy win with five balls to spare. Seifert’s blistering 45 off merely 22 deliveries gave the tone to their pursuit and shattered Pakistan’s bowling line-up’s morale.

Pakistan’s struggles continue against New Zealand

For Pakistan, the match saw familiar problems for both their batting and bowling line-ups. Although they were able to put up a fighting total of 135/9 on the back of better batting than they had displayed in the first T20I, their bowlers were unable to stem New Zealand’s attacking strategy. Even Afridi, their usual fall-back bowler in tight situations, was left helpless against Seifert’s ire.

Captain Salman Ali Agha conceded these imperfections in the post-match ceremony, highlighting the necessity for improved performances in powerplays—both bat and ball—if they are to mount a comeback in the series.

Trailing 0-2 in the series, Pakistan face an uphill battle to stay alive in this contest. Meanwhile, New Zealand continue to assert their dominance, with players like Seifert stepping up at crucial moments. For Afridi and Pakistan, this match serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of T20 cricket and the importance of adapting quickly to changing conditions.

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