Pakistan is set to host New Zealand for a limited-overs bilateral series that will comprise five T20Is and as many as One-Day Internationals. The much-anticipated series will kickstart on April 14. Notably, the upcoming series will compensate for the 2021 tour between the two sides that was called off by the Kiwis citing security reasons.
Pakistan come to the series after suffering a humiliating defeat against Afghanistan by 1-2 in a recently concluded T20I series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On the other hand, defiant New Zealand is back in action after securing a decisive 2-1 victory against Sri Lanka in a T20I series.
Pakistan Team Update
Notably, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is set to make his return after he was rested for the Afghanistan series. He will lead the side in both the T20I and the ODI series. Shadab Khan will act as the deputy of Babar Azam. Also back on the side are Mohammed Rizwan and Haris Rauf.
New Zealand Team Update
While the majority of eminent New Zealand cricketers are engaged at the Indian Premier League (IPL), some prominent Kiwi cricketers will take charge of the New Zealand side. Tom Latham will lead the emerging national side where the squad includes key players like Adam Milne and Daryl Mitchell.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Head to Head (In T20 Internationals)
Matches Played: 28
Pakistan Won: 17
New Zealand Won: 11
Pakistan holds a commanding lead over New Zealand in their rivalry. The last encounter between the two sides was at the Semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia where Babar Azam & co. secured a comfortable victory.
Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I’s 2023 Squads
Pakistan
Babar Azam(c), Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shadab Khan (vc), Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, Ihsanullah, Shan Masood, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Harris (wk), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Zaman Khan
New Zealand
Tom Latham(wk & c), Chad Bowes, Matt Henry, Mark Chapman, Cole McConchie, Adam Milne, Benjamin Lister, Rachin Ravindra, James Neesham, Henry Shipley, Daryl Mitchell, Blair Tickner, Will Young, Ish Sodhi, Dane Clever
Pakistan vs New Zealand 2023 T20I Series Schedule
1st T20I
14 April 2023, 9:30 PM IST
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
2nd T20I
15 April 2023, 9:30 PM IST
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
3rd T20I
17 April 2023, 9:30 PM IST
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4th T20I
20 April 2023, 9:30 PM IST
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
5th T20I
24 April 2023, 9:30 PM IST
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Pakistan vs New Zealand 2023
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