New Zealand Secure 10-Wicket Win as Seifert and Allen Shine

New Zealand began their New Zealand innings with confidence and control, as Seifert and Allen quickly settled at the crease. The duo combined aggressive strokeplay with smart running between the wickets, ensuring the required rate never posed a challenge.

The powerplay proved decisive, with New Zealand racing to 78 runs in the first six overs without losing a wicket. Seifert was particularly fluent during this phase, finding the boundary regularly, while Allen provided solid support and punished anything short or wide.

The opening stand crossed 50 in just 27 balls, setting the tone for what followed. Seifert reached his fifty off only 23 deliveries, striking nine fours and one six. Allen followed with his own half-century off 27 balls, keeping the momentum firmly in New Zealand’s favor.

By the time the score passed 100 in 8.3 overs, the outcome was virtually sealed. Both batters remained calm and composed, refusing to take unnecessary risks while continuing to score at a healthy rate.

Seifert finished unbeaten on 89 from 42 balls, scoring at a strike rate of 211.90. Allen remained not out on 84 from 50 deliveries, including five fours and five sixes. New Zealand reached 175 without loss in just 15.2 overs, sealing a comprehensive 10-wicket win and ending the contest emphatically.

The bowling side struggled to find any breakthroughs, with all bowlers conceding runs at a high rate. Haider Ali was the most economical, but even he was unable to slow the scoring significantly.

This dominant chase highlighted New Zealand’s batting strength at the top of the order. The effortless partnership between Seifert and Finn Allen sends a strong message as the team builds momentum heading into the next phase of the series.