Pakistan is leading two-zero right now. This is of course a great opportunity for them to actually win a series.
After all, Pakistan is being able to get win in those matches which are actually tough.
At the same time, all of these matches also show that Pakistan is being able to overcome the batting problems that they had.
If Pakistan can maintain their consistency then they will be able to win the series. But it is doubtful whether they will be able to do so in the end. In the upcoming match, New Zealand will try their best to win the match and save the series. But this might be Pakistan's last chance otherwise they might lose again. If the series is drawn or lost after 2 consecutive wins in the 5 match series then it is a big failure for the team which is not expected by the Pakistan team.
Pakistan has a great chance here. They really should look forward to keeping the momentum strong. I honestly feel like if they don't keep performing well they will actually lose the momentum and consistency. And New Zealand might be able to take advantage of that.
We shouldn't downgrade a team. Even before the second ODI match there were more discussion that New Zealand will do its best. Same as that New Zealand did it's best, and Pakistan outperformed with their performance. Both the matches weren't an easy chase. The targets were really good and in the second match once after the innings of New Zealand it is said Pakistan will win the match. What happened at the last, comfortable win. In the upcoming matches too we can expect similar results.
There is no reason for anyone to say that New Zealand is not going to be able to win. And I absolutely agree that there is no reason to underestimate New Zealand because after all it is New Zealand we are talking about. They can beat any team at any given time. And Pakistan can really lose the match and probably also the series if there start underestimating New Zealand