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As the five-match men's T20I series shifts from Christchurch to Dunedin, all eyes remain on Pakistan's batting. Under new captain Salman Agha, Pakistan aimed for an aggressive, "high-risk" approach in the first T20I, but it backfired spectacularly. They slumped to their lowest total in the format, getting bowled out for just 91, which New Zealand chased down with ease in 10.1 overs.
With Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam dropped, and Saim Ayub still recovering from an ankle injury, Pakistan fielded a revamped top order. Hasan Nawaz made his debut, while Mohammad Haris returned to T20Is after nearly two years, opening the innings. Salman slotted in at No. 3, but the batting unit crumbled, with seven players failing to reach double figures. Khushdil Shah was the only one to offer resistance, scoring 32 off 30 balls. After such a dismal performance, how will Pakistan respond in the second match?
Despite missing several key players due to IPL commitments, New Zealand made a strong statement in the first game. Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy dismantled Pakistan's batting, sharing seven wickets between them. Their dominance continued with the bat as Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, and Tim Robinson took apart Pakistan's bowling attack.
As New Zealand looks to extend their control over the series, they may continue to experiment with their squad. Jimmy Neesham, who hasn't played for New Zealand since June 2024, might have to wait for his opportunity.
Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Haris(w), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha(c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Abdul Samad, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Omair Yousuf, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Usman Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem
New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, James Neesham, Ben Sears, William ORourke
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With Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam dropped, and Saim Ayub still recovering from an ankle injury, Pakistan fielded a revamped top order. Hasan Nawaz made his debut, while Mohammad Haris returned to T20Is after nearly two years, opening the innings. Salman slotted in at No. 3, but the batting unit crumbled, with seven players failing to reach double figures. Khushdil Shah was the only one to offer resistance, scoring 32 off 30 balls. After such a dismal performance, how will Pakistan respond in the second match?
Despite missing several key players due to IPL commitments, New Zealand made a strong statement in the first game. Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy dismantled Pakistan's batting, sharing seven wickets between them. Their dominance continued with the bat as Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, and Tim Robinson took apart Pakistan's bowling attack.
As New Zealand looks to extend their control over the series, they may continue to experiment with their squad. Jimmy Neesham, who hasn't played for New Zealand since June 2024, might have to wait for his opportunity.
Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Haris(w), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha(c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Abdul Samad, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Omair Yousuf, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Usman Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem
New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, James Neesham, Ben Sears, William ORourke
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