This will be the first PAK vs NZ ODI between the two teams since the 2023 World Cup in India. Both Pakistan and New Zealand will be keen to start the tri-series on a winning note. So as they gear up for the game, we are taking a look at the match preview.
Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Usman Khan (wk), Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Muhammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
New Zealand:
Rachin Ravindra vs Shaheen Afridi:
In the 2023 World Cup played in India, he had scored three centuries and two fifties. Last year, he also impressed with the bat during the Test series in India. New Zealand will be hoping that Ravindra continues his love affair with the subcontinent.
Kane Williamson vs Haris Rauf:
Pakistan will be hoping that Haris Rauf manages to get rid of Williamson early. Rauf is expected to bowl plenty of overs in the middle and he will be keen to make life difficult for Williamson.
Saud Shakeel has been in stunning form in recent times. It was his recent performances in Tests that helped him earn a recall from the ODI side. On the slow track of Gaddafi Stadium, he could be a key player for Pakistan. Saud has done well against spinners at home and will be looking to make a big impact in the game.
PAK vs NZ Key Players
PAK - Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Afridi will be the key players for Pakistan.
PAK vs NZ Weather And Pitch Report:
There is no forecast for rain during the upcoming PAK vs NZ ODI. The temperature will be hovering in the early 20s in the first half of the game and will be less than 20 degrees Celsius after the sunset.
Conclusion:
With the Champions Trophy ahead, both Pakistan and New Zealand will be keen to do well in the tri-series. And both the teams will be keen to start the series on a winning note to get the early momentum.
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