LAHORE: New Zealand received the toss and elected to bat first in opposition to Pakistan within the opening PAK vs NZ sport of the tri-nation sequence on Saturday.
The match is being performed at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium which has been renovated and upgraded for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
On the toss, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan stated that Babar Azam will open the inning with left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman within the first PAK vs NZ sport.
The choice to make the previous Pakistan captain open the inning comes amid common opener Saim Ayub’s absence from the Pakistan squad for the tri-nation sequence and the next Champions Trophy 2025.
Following the sport, New Zealand will face South Africa on Monday, February 10, in a day match on the similar venue.
“The motion will shift to Karachi, the place Pakistan will tackle South Africa on 12 February in a day/night time match on the Nationwide Financial institution Stadium, beginning at 1400 (native time). The ultimate will probably be performed on Friday, 14 February, with the primary ball to be bowled at 1400 (native time),” in accordance with the PCB schedule.
Pakistan Enjoying XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, (c) (wk), Tayyab Tahir, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed.
New Zealand Enjoying XI:
Will Younger, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Ben Sears, Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke.