PAK vs NZ ODI Series 2023: The five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand culminated outcome on April 24. The T20Is between the two powerhouses have seen some thrilling cricket, with both teams tied (2-2) after five games. Now, as both teams look forward to locking horns for the five-match ODI series, New Zealand announced the 15-member squad for the ODI series on Tuesday. The Kiwis strengthened their lineup by adding Mark Chapman, who comes after turning up strong T20I series performances (290 runs in five matches).
In addition, Dane Cleaver, who played in the T20Is, will return home, while Tom Blundell and Henry Nicholls will join the ODI team. Shaheen Shah Afridi, on the other hand, will make his ODI comeback after missing out on the last match against the West Indies in June 2022 due to injury.
On the other hand, Pakistan’s ODI squad remains almost the same. Imam Ul Haq and Abdullah Shafique will join the squad as batters. Among all-rounders, Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, and Md Wasim Jr will constitute the side. And following his impressive run in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the 20-year-old Ihsanullah has earned his maiden call-up in the ODIs.
The National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi will host the final three games of the series, while the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host the first two matches.
PAK vs NZ Head-to-head record:
With 56 victories in 110 matches, team Pakistan has an advantage over the BlackCaps in their head-to-head ODI records. In 50 games, New Zealand has won, with one game ending in a tie and three games ending in a draw.
PAK vs NZ ODI series 2023 Squads:
Pakistan
Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Ihsanullah, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood and Usama Mir. Reserves: Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Tayyab Tahir
New Zealand
Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell, Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Will Young
PAK vs NZ ODI 2023 Schedule:
| Game | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st ODI | Thursday, April 27 | 4:00 PM | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 2nd ODI | Saturday, April 29 | 4:00 PM | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 3rd ODI | Wednesday, May 3 | 4:00 PM | National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi |
| 4th ODI | Friday, May 5 | 4:00 PM | National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi |
| 5th ODI | Sunday, May 7 | 4:00 PM | National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi |
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