Hosts Pakistan are set to take on New Zealand in the third and final match of the three-match ODI series at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday (January 13). The three-match series is level at 1-1 with Babar Azam’s side winning the first game and Kane Williamson-led Black Caps levelling the series in the second game on Wednesday.
The two-match Test series earlier between the two side was drawn 0-0 with both games ending in draws. Chasing 261 in the last match, Pakistan were bundled out for just 182 with the Kiwi spinners led by Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi doing majority of the damage.
New Zealand have already qualified for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup in India later this year but a win but a victory for Babar’s side will be crucial if they want to secure their berth in the world event. The home side will be gunning for a win, in order to secure a World Cup place as well.
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Date & Time: January 13, 3pm IST onwards
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Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Babar Azam
All-rounders: Mohammad Nawaz, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Naseem Shah, Usama Mir
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-captain: Kane Williamson
Pakistan: Babar Azam (C), Imam-Ul-Haq, Agha Salman, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (C), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
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