Tim Seifert blasted 45 from 22 balls and Finn Allen hit 38 from 16 as New Zealand cruised to a five-wicket win over Pakistan Tuesday in a rain-shortened second Twenty20 cricket international. Captain Salman Ali Agha made 46 as Pakistan reached 135-9 in a match reduced to 15 overs per innings after a delay for a wet outfield.

It was a massive power-hitting display by Finn Allen and Tim Seifert at the top of the order for the Kiwis, as their rapid opening partnership set up a simple chase for the hosts in this rain-shortened 15 over match.

New Zealand players Tim Seifert and Jacob Duffy have got closer to entering the top 10 rankings in the latest update by the ICC. Both players played crucial roles in New Zealand's two wins over Pakistan in the ongoing five-match T20I series.