Very embarrassing for pakistan loosing the match without picking a single wwicket. One side claiming to be a good bowling side. Really happy to see new zealand win. Congrats from india.

If you play enough matches, you will win a few. This seems to be the story with Pakistan. It is so predictible that one can put life savings on the bet. No talent, no thoughts and no plans to execute, a rudderless ship. Please continue.

dont get bogged down , it is game sometimes win or loss , but always play with pride and attacking cricket . shahid afidi and company have faith on your self and work hard to defeat kiwis.

Again Pakistan needs to adjust their batting order according to the momentum of the game, just like they do it in the bowling line up. There is no hard & fast rules. Just not to forget this is a 20/2o & its quick. It needs quick fixes & adjustments during the whole game pre plans doesn't work all the time that's where smart & sharp captains come in the play.

Where are those who thought Amir can do miracle???

This is a repeat story of the recent debacle of Pakistan against England.

Wish our team the best for the third and final match.

I fail to understand why do we persist with failures like Ahmad Shahzad and Sohaib Maqsood over and again. It's a crime to believe that they hold future of Pakistan cricket. Get rid of these players, earlier the better.

T20, a gruesome game that takes you back to ancient Rome with lions and men let loose in colosseums to fight each other.

It was not Pakistani players day. I am sure next time they will do better and win the game as they did the first.

I think in this 2nd T20I we saw bowling failure more than the batting. No one is commenting on that. We need good spinners to break Australia, England, NZ, South Africa. They are not so good playing spinners.

Let us blame the loss on Amir. As Expected, he should have bold the Kiwis out all by himself.

that was just one game....... we will come back hard.

Where are those who thought Amir can do miracle?

Statements are so demoralizing while pakistan played well in their first match. One good match from Kiwis does not bring down the pakistanis potential. Give them a break guys.

@pure ind remind me, how is India performing against Australia

@pure ind very embarrassing for India to lose 3rd odi in Australia after posting 300 runs in 2 and close to 300 runs in 3rd.I am very happy Australia thrashed the mediocre indians. Congrats from Pakistan

@pure ind I think you should concentrate on India's loss against Australia, claiming to be the best batting line up.

@Philosopher (from Japan) this is exactly what waqa younis was talking about give the kid some tym. And also I think it wasn't a good idea to have him start with to bcz with not a lot of confidence he can't have much variety and only 4 hours to bowl don't wanna leak too many runs and not many chances to set up a batsman. Just chill bro

@Rafique Give it time, 5 year gap is a long time in any sport.

@M.Saeed Just wait for next match and people will vanish from this site.You can never hide sun with lamp.

ban ahmed Shahzad and shoaib maqsood

Pakistan middle order disaster with no power in hitting ball, no intelligence for hitting the balls. One batsman hit the ball to same fielder 15 times, NZ hitting was powerful and intelligent.

@pure ind it was a bad day for pakistan...im sure they will come back strongly as we are lacking a good spinner....what are your comments to defend indian team could not save a single ODi after scoring 300 plus in three matches....shame...

On a flat fast pitch - thank you lesson learned

@Philosopher (from Japan) Amir came back after 5 years,but the rest of the team had not been away for 5 years. So don't blame Amir.

Why is Shoaib maqsood in the team?

nevertheless, caption was upto mark.

At least the Brazilians managed a goal in that semifinal against Germany. Here, NZ demolished us.

@yesucan They are a great batting lineup. They've scored well in all three games but it's been their bowling that's lost them matches. Just as it was today for Pakistan. At least India put up some fight.

India got thrashed by Aussie third time in last 5 days. PK had a tough day in the field as well. PK was short 40-50 runs on this pitch. It appears NZ is excellent in chasing large targets. Better luck to IND and PK next time.

@pure ind ur wrong ...win or loss its part of game .i will say pakistan still good side .... an Indian

@Faraz : not happy to see India lose. But surely it was not embarrassing. Making 296 runs and losing is not embarrassing. The current Indian team is I would say a 6 on the scale of 10. They had a very similar form in Australia before the world cup. And moreover they are trying new bowlers - their weak department. Hopefully they will have a few learnt lessons before the T20WC. The great bowling line up of Pak was a bit disappointing with a zero wicket haul. But then of course playing against NZ in NZ, a drubbing by their batsmen is expected

C'mon guys... Just not a good day for Pakistan and very good day for Blackcaps. This is the same team that beat them couple of days ago. Try to understand this version of the game. It is T20. 1-1. let's look forward.

@Faraz scoring 300 run against Australia in Australia is a great achievement. When the last time Pakistan scored 300 against them. Have you forgot the defeat against India in World Cup in Australia 1992 & 2015

This was crazy from new Zealand

Carry on Pakistani lads! You are my favorite.

We will have same results until they get rid of Ahmed Shehzad and Maqsood. Shehzad only worries about making his spot in the team, by posting few runs in front of his name regardless of strike rate. these guys are simply worthless. The way kiwis played means there was nothing in the wicket, it was just poor start by Pakistani top order batting

@Khurram Shehzad cooool bro. Wait till Friday the air will be leaked from this baloon.

Nohting wrong with Pakistan,few changes need to be made,bring in Babar azam for shezad,one down M Rizwan and drop Maqsood,no place for sarfaraz bring in Hassan Raza in place of him,Umar Gul needs to go not impressive at all bring in the tall man Irfan

Excellent co-ordination and game plan. Flawless and focussed batting by NZ. Salams

@pure ind why does it matter where you are from?

I think the batting order needs to be changed. Sohaib maqsood is not doing great while we have a great striker in Rizwan, Perhaps we need to give him a chance. Umar Akmal is performing and so much be given a promotion in spot of Sohaib Maqsood. Card should look as follows: 1. Hafeez 2. Shahzad 3. Malik 4. U Akmal 5. Afridi 6. Imad 7. Rizwan 8. Sarfraz/ Sohaib 9. wahab 10. Gul 11. Irfan/ Amir/ New bowler

@Usaid So Amir should single-handedly win matches for Pakistan all the time? Nice-logic, because only "miracle" producing players deserve a place in the team.

Well Played NZ batsman Malik brought to the ball was very late, clearly seeing Afridi rift with him. Shoaib Maqsood and Ahmed Shezad does not deserve spot on merit. Fawad Alam and Shahzeb Hasan must be called.

Send shahzad and maqsood to play school cricket. Bring in Rizwan as well as Anwar. Rest Amir. The two NZ batsman had a SR of 150+ with one batsman having no sixes. Learn from their smart batting.

@pure ind thanks

Pakistan need to make a couple of changes in the personnel and the batting order. Shoaib Malik needs to make way for Anwar Ali, and Sohaib Maqsood may be dropped for someone else. Also, Sarfraz needs to bat up the order, maybe play at 3 in place of Maqsood.

@pure ind Very embarrassing for india loosing the 3rd match without winning a single match and losing the series ALREADY. One side claiming to be a good ODI side. Really happy to see Australia win. Congrats from Pakistan.

Sohaib Maqsood is badly out of form. He needs some rest. Sarfaraz should bat higher. Ahmed Shazad was ordinary once again. Looks like he needs some rest as well.

Team entered in the field without a B strategy or plan.

For the next match they should replace Sohaib Maqsood with Rizwan or Anwar Ali, and Umar Gul with Irfan. Pakistan has deep batting lineup, Sarfraz has not gotten much chance to contribute. Anwar Ali will contribute with bowling, batting and fielding. Sohaib Maqsood attitude lacks seriousness besides bad batting and fielding.

it is part of the sport. it was Kiwi's day.

Now negative media hype for team. If Pakistan win next match, whole team will be hero and media will be at some players house and bhangray by farigh nation.

@pure ind what about India's 3 consecutive losses against mighty Aussies?

Why India is Happy as per Pure India remarks what about India Losing 3 One-day against Australia, CONGRATS AUSTRALIA

I won't say ruthless, they played very well and we need to appreciate that and our team need to focus on team work and improve the tactical side. To put a good score or claim two three wickets early on and claim victory are not just the only options now.

@Sultan Alvi, Toronto, Canada Before his inclusion in the team his fans were projecting as if he is one man army so it is natural for us to blame Amir.. and lets not discuss the defeat of Pakistan his own performance has been dismal its not that Pak lost despite his performing...

This is cricket. Pakistan should adopt aggressive play no matter what is result. After few years Pakistan will be at the top.

Learn from your mistakes and move on!

Shameful! Pakistan team is getting a hammering from a much lower ranked team than Australia. World records are created by this Pakistan team conceding 171 runs for no wicket ; not forgetting 48 all out in the first hour of a test match in SAfrica or 4 wickets down for one run against WI in the world cup or not a single win in Champions trophy, . losing to Afghanistan/ Bdesh- There are at least five players who were part of ALL these debacles! Get rid of them NOW!

@pure ind , did u even watch india vs austrialia third ODI (which was on the same day)? Or you were only interested in NZ vs PAK match?

Why did not you mentioned poor Afridis miserable form as a batsman and captain?

Kiwi's players performance was no surprise as many of them are very good specially on their own ground. Pakistanis as always shows they are not best chosen squad for international competition.

Win or loss is part of game. Pakistan has limited access to play international cricket in the current senario. Many players are inexperienced. Be that as it may, Pakistan is wonderful team. The team should continue work hard. Individual performances of Ahmed Shahzad and Sohaib need lot to be done. Bowling is ok but it was NZ day. Great batting.

What a tremendous and master peace of cricket played by NZ in batting. Guptil and Kane you guys really made my day. Heaven knows how much i was delighted by watching your performance. All the best for the final T20 at wellington.

@Sami agree.Must give the chance to those who perform and are consistent.Bring in talented youngster like Rizwan who inspite of less exposure try to give more than 100 %.

Agree with the suggested team.Include also Anwar Ali in the team.Keep those who perform and not those who inspite of playing cricket for years doesnot play even with confidence.

@Adnan Mazher Khan

Unpredictable team,anything can happen.Dont expect anything good in 3rd match.

lesson for Pakistan

Don't worry we are with you it,s a part of game

@ pure ind Wow..happy to see Aussines punishing indian side for a 3-0 victory.. have some patience to read these words too..

@Usaid Let us be realistic and sensible in our expectations.There has never been any one who has done miracles. As far Amir he is set to be a high class fast bowler, we need to give him plenty more chances before giving Fatwaz! Take care.

@Khurram Shehzad We can not expect to win every game but can expect Amir to improve if we let him play enough matches without focussing on him. No one took a single wicket so why to get so narrow hearted and jump at Amir?

Good effort by Pakistan. Brilliant captaincy, field placement and strategy by NZ. Let's see how Pak bounces back for the last T20. Batting is still lacking and I firmly believe Pak should've been around the 200 run mark in the small ground to have a chance. Umer Akmal's cameo saved the face or it would be all out around 120.

Among the baller Umar Gul's days are on the decline. Asif(ex prisoner) will be a better option in the long run rather than expecting Gul Saheb to re-bloom!

@pure ind No Bowling Attack is match Indians. They are too bad to defend any total.

@Sami Would agree with you but as far balling side Amir should be part of all games if we have to help him reach his true potential. Perhaps Umer Gul is now heading towards his expiry date and is only seems to be training his opponents to post sixes .. we need to start looking for a replacement.

@khalis Khan Hang on mr Pure! What is your justification to rest Amir. You spoiled the logic!

@Hassan We spent months on cursing Amir but are now expecting miracles from him on his very first game! God helps us.

Congrats NZ and Australia ..... both sides of the border and happy see each other loose. As for me, its time our traditional sports also figure so much regularly and set aside cricket.

@pure ind Very embarrassing for INDIA loosing the three One days without winning single! One side claiming to be a best batting side and having centuries by batsman. Playing so much cricket, being among the BIG three and what a result. Really happy to see Australia win. Congrats from Pakistan.

I think that was the good day for kiwis, however, Pakistan has ability to defeat them easily in third game, i wish and pray for Pakistan Team.