New Zealand Triumphs in 2nd T20I as Williamson Retires Out

New Zealand’s captain, Kane Williamson, was forced to retire during the second T20I against Pakistan due to a tight hamstring. The incident occurred in the 10th over of New Zealand’s batting innings, with Williamson scoring 26 off 15 balls at that point. Daryl Mitchell replaced him on the crease as captain Tim Southee took charge for the remainder of the match.

New Zealand Cricket announced the retirement with a precautionary measure, citing tightness in Williamson’s right hamstring. Williamson has faced several injuries recently, including a thumb injury during the 2023 ODI World Cup.

In the match against Pakistan, New Zealand scored 194/8 in 20 overs, with Finn Allen being the top scorer with 74 runs. Pakistan’s chase fell short by 21 runs, with Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam as the notable contributors. The next match in the series will be held on January 17 in Dunedin.