Pakistan All Set To Face New Zealand Tomorrow

Pakistan’s opening pair is expected to be led by skipper Babar Azam alongside Saim Ayub, with Mohammad Rizwan likely to bat at number three.

Pakistan is gearing up for the second T20I match against New Zealand, scheduled to be held in Rawalpindi on Saturday (tomorrow).

The opening partnership is anticipated to be spearheaded by skipper Babar Azam alongside Saim Ayub, while Mohammad Rizwan is expected to bat at number three.

In the middle order, Usman Khan and Muhammad Irfan Khan are likely to provide a blend of stability and aggressive batting.

The team’s all-round capabilities will be reinforced by the presence of Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan, adding depth to both the batting and bowling line-ups.

The pace attack will be led by Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Amir, the latter making a comeback to the squad after a four-year absence.

Spin bowling will be crucial, with Abrar Ahmed looking to challenge the New Zealand batsmen with his array of variations.

In the first T20I match, debutants Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, and Muhammad Irfan Khan were set to make their T20I debuts but couldn’t display their talents due to persistent rain. The match was abandoned after just two deliveries.

Following the disappointing washout, fans are hopeful for a complete game as the weather forecast predicts a decrease in rain chances.

Probable Playing XI:

Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed

Here’s the updated Pakistan squad:

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (wk), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan