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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: After rain spoils the first game, both teams hope for complete action
Pakistan and New Zealand are gearing up to face off in the second T20I match of the five-match series scheduled to be held on Saturday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The first encounter, unfortunately, was washed out due to persistent downpour. However, both teams will be eager to make their mark in this crucial series, especially considering its significance in their preparations for the upcoming T20I World Cup.
With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, every encounter becomes a crucial opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their game plans and assess their strengths and weaknesses.
Pakistan, under the leadership of incredible Babar Azam, would be hoping to make the most of this series. They would look ahead to maintain consistency in their batting and bowling attack. Additionally, they have the presence of furious Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim. Being the home team. Pakistan will be looking to fine-tune their game and build momentum by putting on a strong showing against the Black Caps..
New Zealand, on the other hand, will be eager to make a statement and create their dominance over Pakistan despite missing some of their seasoned players who are in India playing the ongoing Indian Premier League.
Pak Probable XI: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed
NZ Probable XI: Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell (c), Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, Ben Lister
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