OUT! Just what New Zealand wanted. Michael Bracewell comes into the attack and gets the key wicket of Babar Azam, who looked to go nowhere during his 23-ball stay. Azam wanted to just play the ball for a single, but the slowness of the pitch, sees the delivery find the batter mistime the shot. Babar Azam c Phillips b Michael Bracewell 10(23)
Fakhar Zaman after his half-century has slowed down, but Kamran Ghulam has ensured that the flow of runs does not take a huge dip. Both have added run-a-ball fifty for the second wicket partnership and look well-set to provide incoming batters a solid platform to chase later.
Despite the fall of Babar Azam’s wicket, Fakhar Zaman has not slowed down his innings and notched up his 17th ODI half-century, laced with five fours, and two sixes. Kamran Ghulam, too, has managed to get the scoreboard ticking, scoring 15 off 15, enabling some pressure of Zaman.
OUT! Just what New Zealand wanted. Michael Bracewell comes into the attack and gets the key wicket of Babar Azam, who looked to go nowhere during his 23-ball stay. Azam wanted to just play the ball for a single, but the slowness of the pitch, sees the delivery find the batter mistime the shot. Babar Azam c Phillips b Michael Bracewell 10(23)
After a slow start, Pakistan’s openers, particularly Fakhar Zaman, have taken the New Zealand bowlers to the cleaners, hitting them for boundaries at will. Out of the 48 runs, Zaman has singlehandedly struck 38 runs, while Azam contributed only 8 runs.
This has been a subdued start from Pakistan openers, where Fakhar Zaman could have been out as many as two times. A lot depends on Zaman to provide Pakistan a quick start, with Babar Azam most likely playing the sheet anchor role.
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Pakistan has been dominant in One Day Internationals recently. The side defeated likes of Australia and South Africa in the latest series and also came back from a game down to beat Zimbabwe. Mohammad Rizwan will lead the side, with plenty of experienced players in the mix. Star batter Babar Azam is expected to open alongside Fakhar Zaman as Saim Ayub is ruled out for long time. Agha Salman’s all-round abilities will be they key for the hists and pacer trio Shaheen, Naseem, and Haris will lead the side.
As for the New Zealand side, the Blackcaps enter the series after a convincing win over Sri Lanka at home, but struggled in previous series in Asian conditions. Kane Williamson’s return will certainly bolster the batting and he will look for support from Devon Conway and Will Young. Matt Henry will lead the pace attack, while Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra provide spin options. Pakistan Jersey for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Unveiled During Gaddafi Stadium’s Opening Ceremony, Watch Video of PAK Players in New Kit.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Full Squad
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Hasan Ali.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy.