Guptill's barrage powers Kiwis past Pak in rain-hit ODI

Opener Martin Guptill delivered a sublime execution with the bat as New Zealand whipped Pakistan by eight wickets through the Duckworth-Lewis technique in the second ODI to take a 2-0 lead in the five-coordinate arrangement here at the Saxton Oval on Tuesday.

After downpours played the spoilsport and deferred the play for over two hours, the objective was modified to 151 off 25 overs.

Guptill gave his side a strong begin as not exclusively did he crush an undefeated 71-ball 86, yet additionally shared a strong 104-run remain with Ross Taylor (45) to guarantee the home side cross the stamp with seven balls to save.

Guptill additionally pounded five fours and five sixes in his rankling thump.

Mohammad Amir and Faheem Ashraf were the main bowlers to give some protection from Pakistan by contributing with a wicket each.

Prior, Pakistan had won the hurl and selected to bat first.

Mohammad Hafiz (60) indented up his strong 33rd ODI 50 years while Hasan Ali and Shadab Khan likewise hit 51 and 52 individually to direct Pakistan to a score of 246 for nine.

For New Zealand, Lockie Ferguson was the pick of the bowlers for his figures of three for 39 while Tim Southee and Todd Astle additionally sacked two wickets.

In the interim, Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner took a wicket each.

Guptill was pronounced 'Man of the Match' for his stellar execution with the bat.

The two sides will now play their third ODI on January 13 at the University Oval.