RAWALPINDI – The T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand is set to spring into action from April 18 Thursday, with two sides locking horns after a gap of months.
Babar Azam led T20 side are expecting to be in commanding position as they take on an inexperienced Black Caps side at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Men in Green will be looking to capitalise on their home-ground advantage. The surface at Pindi Stadium is said to be batting-friendly, with big totals expected.
Skipper himself along with Mohammad Rizwan is expected to open the batting. The T20 series is Azhar Mahmood’s first assignment as head coach of Green Shirts.
Fans are excited as Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir are back, whereas Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman are also in focus.
Michael Bracewell will lead New Zealand on this tour. The team includes notable players such as Jimmy Neesham, Mark Chapman, Tom Blundell, Tim Seifert, and Ish Sodhi.
Other players also earned spots through consistent performances in NZ domestic cricket.
The first three games of T20 series will be held in Rawalpindi, whereas Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host the remaining two contests later on, on April 25 and 27. All five matches will get underway at 8 PM IST.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Squad
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed.
New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Tom Blundell, Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell (c), Jimmy Neesham, Ben Lister, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi.
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