New Zealand recently beat Pakistan twice in the ODI tri-series. They thrashed Pakistan by 78 runs in the league stage before inflicting a five-wicket defeat on them in the final.
New Zealand Playing 11 vs Pakistan - Match 1, ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
With doubts over Rachin Ravindra's participation, Devon Conway and Will Young are set to be the openers in the New Zealand Playing 11 for the upcoming game against Pakistan.
Unlike Young, Conway looked in great touch, scoring 97, 48, and 66 in three innings. With form on his side, the onus will be on Conway to give New Zealand a good start with the bat.
Middle-order batsmen and allrounders: Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c)
Daryl Mitchell is set to bat at number four for New Zealand. He was also in good form during the tri-series, scoring 148 runs. He also scored a fifty in the final.
New Zealand are set to have three all-rounders in the New Zealand playing 11. Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, and Mitchell Santner are set to be the three all-rounders. All three players impressed during the tri-series and will look to deliver in the Champions Trophy as well.
Bowlers: Matt Henry Jacob Duffy, William ORourke
New Zealand are set to have three specialist pacers in the team for the upcoming game. While Matt Henry did not play the tri-series final, he is set to lead the pace attack for New Zealand against Pakistan. Henry will replace Nathan Smith in the New Zealand Playing 11.
The other two pacers in the team are expected to be Jacob Duffy and William ORourke. ORourke had a brilliant outing in the final, taking four wickets while Duffy claimed one wicket.
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