NZ vs PAK, Shaheen Afridi: The Pakistan T20 Team has reached Auckland, for the upcoming New Zealand Series, after a heavy defeat at Australia. The Pakistan team has directly arrived from Sydney.
New leader Shaheen Afridi takes the helm for the upcoming T20 series in New Zealand (January 12-21), flanked by seasoned vice-captain Rizwan. Expect a fresh-faced Pakistan squad vying for redemption against the Black Caps.
Pakistan’s cricket performance has dipped recently, including losses in the ODI World Cup and the Test series following the Asia Cup. The PCB has shaken things up, with major changes in all formats and Babar Azam stepping down as captain.
“It is very important for us to nurture our young talent as they have to represent Pakistan going forward. This is the best pool of players but we also want to build back-ups. We have to explore our new talent and see what kind of performances they are capable of producing. Going forward, we need to understand our back-up options in our player pool and promote domestic performers.
“Mohammad Haris has been rested during this series. We are well aware of his capabilities and he is part of our plans going forward. Shan Masood is also part of our plans and likewise has been rested for this series. We will call him up if we require him to fill any gaps in the team.”
Wahab Riaz, Chief Selector Men’s Cricket Team
NZ Vs PAK Full Schedule
Pakistan will be playing 5 T20I against New Zealand from Jan 12 to Jan 21, 2024.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st KFC T20 | 12 Jan,2024 | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 2nd KFC T20 | 14 Jan, 2024 | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 3rd KFC T20 | 17 Jan, 2024 | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 4th KFC T20 | 19 Jan, 2024 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 5th KFC T20 | 21 Jan, 2024 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
Pakistan Squad for T20 against New Zealand
Pakistan Full squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (Captain), Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan (Wicket-Keeper), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir and Zaman Khan
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Black Caps Vs Pakistan Squad
New Zealand Full squad: Kane Williamson (Captain) (games 1, 2, 4 & 5), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson (game 3), Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson (games 3, 4 & 5), Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears (games 1 & 2), Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.
The Black Caps squad for the Pakistan series welcomes back skipper Kane Williamson after a T20 rest and injured pacer Matt Henry. Kyle Jamieson and Trent Boult are out due to injuries and overseas leagues, while Jimmy Neesham and Michael Bracewell are also unavailable. On the cusp of a historic bowling milestone, Tim Southee jokingly prefers the beach over Eden Park’s heat.
NZ vs PAK Head to Head In T20I’s (as of January 12, 2024)
| Teams | Wins | Losses | No Result | Total Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 13 | 20 | 1 | 34 |
| Pakistan | 20 | 13 | 1 | 34 |
Captains United, Rivals Ignited
— OneCricket (@OneCricketApp) January 11, 2024
Shaheen Afridi and Kane Williamson strike a pose with the trophy, setting the stage for an exhilarating five-match T20I series starting January 12th. 🏏🏆#NZvsPAK pic.twitter.com/y2kfAL10jp
FAQ’s
Pakistan’s Fast Bowlers: A Recent Dip in Pace?
Shaheen Afiridi, also known as Boom Boom Afridi, is currently under heavy criticism from Cricket gurus as his Bowling Speed is drastically low in the Series against Australia.
Pakistan’s famed fast bowling attack has come under scrutiny after a disappointing performance in the recent Test series against Australia. Concerns were raised about the declining pace of bowlers, with captain Shaheen Afridi himself expressing surprise at the drop in speed.
How to Watch Black Caps Vs Pakistan?
Catch the T20I showdown between New Zealand and Pakistan!
New Zealand fans: Head over to TV1 starting at 6.55pm NZDT for the exciting first T20I match, broadcast completely free!
Pakistan fans: Don’t miss a minute of the action on PTV Sports! Live telecast available nationwide.
Indian fans: Unfortunately, due to broadcast limitations, the match won’t be televised in India.
