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The first game of the five-match ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand went very much according to the script as far as conditions in Rawalpindi go. On a slow surface that gripped and spun, New Zealand posted a decent total but with batting getting easier under lights, Pakistan were able to chase it down rather comfortably. Teams return to the venue once again for the second game of the series and the plans shouldn't be any different for either side with toss expected to play a crucial role once again.
The common trend for both teams in the first ODI was the middle-order wobble that they experienced. New Zealand in particular were eyeing a total in excess of 300 at one stage but could only muster 288 in the face of some quality death bowling from Pakistan. The visitors will hope that their middle-order can put up a better show this time around. As will Pakistan, whose top-order did the bulk of the job in the run chase before a mini-collapse stretched the chase a bit although the result was never in doubt.
Both teams have a lot of inexperience in the middle order due to different reasons and with the World Cup around the corner, they will be hoping to crack the code sooner than later in terms of the team combination. Bowling-wise, both teams were on the money although New Zealand would argue that Pakistan got better conditions to bowl on. Batting under lights certainly is easier in Rawalpindi with the dew also setting in.
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The common trend for both teams in the first ODI was the middle-order wobble that they experienced. New Zealand in particular were eyeing a total in excess of 300 at one stage but could only muster 288 in the face of some quality death bowling from Pakistan. The visitors will hope that their middle-order can put up a better show this time around. As will Pakistan, whose top-order did the bulk of the job in the run chase before a mini-collapse stretched the chase a bit although the result was never in doubt.
Both teams have a lot of inexperience in the middle order due to different reasons and with the World Cup around the corner, they will be hoping to crack the code sooner than later in terms of the team combination. Bowling-wise, both teams were on the money although New Zealand would argue that Pakistan got better conditions to bowl on. Batting under lights certainly is easier in Rawalpindi with the dew also setting in.
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all 3 changes bang on
true.
