Allen, Seifert and bowlers combine to hand NZ 2-0 lead in rain-shortened contest

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Post date March 19, 2025

ICYMI: Salman Agha’s 46 led Pakistan to 135 in 15-over game, before the NZ openers killed the chase off
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