<p><strong><strong>ICC T20I Player Rankings:</strong></strong> As the ICC has updated the T20I Player Rankings after the PAK vs NZ T20I series, Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah, Tim Seifert, and many others have made significant growth in the table following a well-balanced T20I series. </p>



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<p>Pakistan vs New Zealand was the only important series going on in the international circuit as this was a window of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pakistan hosted Zealand for a five-match T20I series where New Zealand missed their key players and Michael Bracewell took the captaincy duty. </p>



<p>The first T20I was washed away by rain at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan just thrashed New Zealand in the second T20I which saw excellent bowling efforts by Shaheen, Amir, and Abrar Ahmed. Underrated New Zealand bounced back stronger and won next two contests at Rawalpindi and Lahore with significant margins. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/pak-vs-nz-2.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ 4th T20I " class="wp-image-133376" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs NZ 4th T20I (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Mark Chapman's brilliant 82 in the second T20I and William ORourke's magical three-wicket spell in the third T20I were the main highlights of the matches. Pakistan's skipper was yet to fire and he did on the last T20I. The skipper's knock followed by an unmatchable bowling spell from the former skipper Shaheen Shah saved the home team from losing a home series to a second or third-string team of New Zealand.</p>



<p>Following his classy 69 in the last T20I of the series, Babar Azam displaced Markram and now sits 4th in the batting rankings after the ICC have updated the T20I Player Rankings. Tim Seifert climbed 7 spots to share the 17th rank with Australia's Travis Head. India's Surya Kumar Yadav is still leading the T20I batting board with a significant lead.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/09/Shaheen-Afridi-1.jpg" alt="PAK vs IRE: Tensions Rise in Pakistan Cricket, Shaheen Afridi NOT Happy with PCB with Babar Azam's Reappointment as White-Ball Captain" class="wp-image-119958" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Shaheen Afridi (image source - BCCI Twitter)</figcaption></figure>



<p>There are no changes in the top-10 bowling rankings but Shaheen Shah is running quickly towards the top ranks. He was 19th ranked T20I bowler before the New Zealand series and just after the 4 matches, he is now the 14th-ranked T20I Bowler. </p>



<p>When it comes to T20I rankings, there has been the rule of Shakib al Hasan for a very long now. However, Imad Wasim has made a big 10-rank jump from 32nd rank after his inclusion in the international team.</p>



<p>Below are the ICC T20I Player Rankings Updated on 21 March:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-mens-t-20-i-player-rankings"><strong>ICC Men?s T20I Player Rankings</strong></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-mens-t-20-i-batting-standings"><strong>ICC Men?s T20I Batting Standings</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Players</th><th>Team</th><th>Rating</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>01</td><td>Suryakumar YADAV</td><td>INDIA</td><td>861</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Phil SALT</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>802</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>Mohammad RIZWAN</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">PAKISTAN</a></td><td>784</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>Babar AZAM</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>763</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>Aiden MARKRAM</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>755</td></tr><tr><td>06</td><td>Yashasvi JAISWAL</td><td>INDIA</td><td>714</td></tr><tr><td>07</td><td>Rilee ROSSOUW</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>689</td></tr><tr><td>08</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/jos-buttler-player-profile-stats-net-worth-salary-lifestyle-and-more/">Jos BUTTLER</a></td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>680</td></tr><tr><td>09</td><td>Reeza HENDRICKS</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>657</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Dawid Malan</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>654</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>T20I Player Rankings</em></figcaption></figure>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-mens-t-20-i-bowling-standings"><strong>ICC Men?s T20I Bowling Standings</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Players</th><th>Team</th><th>Rating</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>01</td><td>Adil RASHID</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>726</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Wanindu HASARANGA</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>687</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>Akeal HOSEIN</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>664</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/axar-patel-player-profile-stats-net-worth-salary-lifestyle-and-more/">Axar PATEL</a></td><td>INDIA</td><td>660</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>Maheesh THEEKSHANA</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>659</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>Ravi BISHNOI</td><td>INDIA</td><td>659</td></tr><tr><td>07</td><td>Tabraiz SHAMSI</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>654</td></tr><tr><td>07</td><td>Josh Hazlewood</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/aus-vs-nz-1st-t20i-tim-david-helps-australia-defeat-new-zealand-in-last-ball-thriller/">AUSTRALIA</a></td><td>654</td></tr><tr><td>09</td><td>Rashid Khan</td><td>AFGHANISTAN</td><td>645</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Reece Topley</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>643</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>T20I Player Rankings</em></figcaption></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>Player</th><th>Team</th><th>Ratings</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>01</td><td>Shakib AL HASAN</td><td>BAN</td><td>240</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Wanindu HASARANGA</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>228</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>Mohammad NABI</td><td>AFGHANISTAN</td><td>218</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>Aiden MARKRAM</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>205</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>Marcus STOINIS</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>204</td></tr><tr><td>06</td><td>Sikandar RAZA</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/zimbabwe/">ZIMBABWE</a></td><td>195</td></tr><tr><td>07</td><td>Hardik PANDYA</td><td>INDIA</td><td>185</td></tr><tr><td>08</td><td>Liam LIVINGSTONE</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>175</td></tr><tr><td>09</td><td>Moeen ALI</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>173</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Shadab Khan</td><td>NAMIBIA</td><td>157</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>T20I Player Rankings</em></figcaption></figure>



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ICC T20I Player Rankings (Rank 1 to 10) | Babar, Shaheen Made Big Gains After Excellent Performances| Full ICC Men?s T20I Player Standings

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<p><strong>PAK vs NZ 5th T20I:</strong> Pakistan Men?s National Cricket Team's five match T20i series against New Zealand is heading to its final game and the hosts will be looking to end the series on a positive note at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.</p>



<p>The Men in Green's hopes of winning the series were crushed following their second defeat against the Kiwis in the series, leaving them with just one opportunity to level the series in the fifth and the final game.</p>



<p>Pakistan's playing 11 for the fifth and the final T20i is going to feature skipper Babar Azam and Saim Ayub as both of them will be opening the innings for the Shaheens. Usman Khan will complete the top order and will also be donning the wicket keeping gloves.</p>



<p>The middle order will consist of the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan and all three players will have to play key roles for the home team if they want to level the series against the Kiwis.</p>



<p>Imad Wasim should retain his place in the team without any doubts and will be looking to bounce back from the previous game?s narrow defeat.</p>



<p>The Babar Azam led team are anticipated to make a single change for the final match as seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi is likely to return to the playing 11 in place of Zaman Khan. The return of Shaheen will provide a lot of boost to the Pakistani bowling unit. Abbas Afridi and Mohammad Amir are likely to play the role of the support fast bowlers for the final game.</p>



<p>Usama Mir was quite expensive in the last game but is anticipated to retain his place in the playing as he will be given another chance to prove himself before the selection of the World Cup squad.</p>



<p>In the fourth T20i, the Babar Azam led team came close to chasing the target of 179 runs but fell short by four runs. Imad Wasim?s knock of 22 runs in 11 balls went in vein as he failed to guide the Shaheens to victory as Pakistan managed to score 174 runs in their inning.</p>



<p>With the fifth T20i being the final opportunity for the home side to level the series, Pakistan will be looking to give their best performance in the final T20i and end the series on a good note.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Pakistan's playing 11 (expected) against Blackcaps in 5th T20I:</strong></h5>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/pak-vs-nz-live-score-600-1713700354.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Pakistan's Strongest playing 11 for the 4th T20I against New Zealand" class="wp-image-133309" /></figure>



<p><strong>Babr Azam (Captain), Usman Khan, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Usama Mir and Abbas Afridi.</strong></p>



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PAK vs NZ 5th T20I: Pakistan's playing 11 (expected) against Blackcaps in 5th T20I

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<p><strong>PAK vs NZ 5th T20I: </strong>The ongoing New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024 has reached its climax and what better setting than the hosts facing the danger of losing the series if they do not perform? Pakistan sees itself in a bit of a fix as they stands in a do-or-die situation in the 5th T20I, which is scheduled to be held on April 27 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. </p>



<p>While the first game of the series was washed out due to rain, the second game saw Pakistan getting better of New Zealand by seven wickets. However, the second-string New Zealand side struck back with two back-to-back wins in the next two games to flip the scoreline in their favour. As things stand currently, the scoreline reads 2-1 in the favour of the visitors.</p>



<p>Tim Robinson and William ORourke starred in the fourth PAK vs NZ T20I to hand a defeat to Pakistan by 4 runs. </p>



<p>New Zealand batting first added a healthy 178 runs to the scoreboard in 20 overs. Opener Tim Robinson scored a fine knock of 51 runs in 36 deliveries. he was aided by Tom Blundell (28 runs), and Dean Foxcroft (34 runs) midway through the first innings. </p>



<p>Later on, Kiwi skipper Michael Bracewell added 27 runs to the score as New Zealand put up 178 runs to win against Pakistan.</p>



<p>Pakistan, though, got off to a disappointing start with the top three batters getting dismissed inside the powerplay, thanks to the initial outburst from William ORourke and Ben Sears.</p>



<p>However, Fakhar Zaman's 45-ball 61-run knock came to Pakistan's rescue. Zaman was partnered with Iftikhar Ahmed (23 runs) and Imad Wasim (22 runs) to get closer to the target. </p>



<p>As things started looking bright, Ben Sears removed Fakhar Zaman and William ORourkee struck back with the scalp of Iftikhar Ahmed. Imad Wasim remained unbeaten, but he fell short to take his side home by 4 runs.</p>



<p>Now with New Zealand leading the T20I series, Pakistan face a serious threat of losing the series against a second-string Kiwis. The upcoming PAK vs NZ 5th T20I will come up as a do-or-die for the Babar Azam-led Pakistan.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-1st-t-20-i-details"><strong>PAK vs NZ 5th T20I Details</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Tour Details:&nbsp;</strong>New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024</p>



<p><strong>Match:?</strong>PAK vs NZ 5th T20I</p>



<p><strong>Day/Date:?</strong>Saturday/April 27, 2024</p>



<p><strong>Venue:?</strong>Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore</p>



<p><strong>Time:?</strong>7:30 PM IST</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PAK vs NZ: Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/09/Gaddafi-Stadium-Pitch-Report-Asia-Cup-2023-1024x768.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ 5th T20I: Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction | Pakistan vs New Zealand" class="wp-image-118878" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report | BAN vs AFG Asia Cup 2023 </figcaption></figure>



<p>The surface at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore won't please the bowlers anyhow. As evident during the recently held Pakistan Super League 2024, the Gaddafi Stadium produced some of the best wickets for the batters to smash the bowlers. The average first innings score at this venue is 161. Batting first has generally given more fruitful results as compared to chasing.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PAK vs NZ 5th T20I Weather Forecast</strong></h2>



<p>Light rain is anticipated late on Friday in Lahore with temperature hovering around 28 degrees. The cloud cover is expected to be more than 70 per cent on Friday night. Interestingly, Saturday morning is also expected to experience patchy rain in Lahore around the Gaddafi Stadium.</p>



<p>But, the conditions will improve as the day progresses. The evening temperature on April 27th will hover around 34 degrees, which will drop to 28 degrees eventually, with 18 per cent humidity. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Gaddafi Stadium Facts and Records</strong></h2>



<ul>
<li>Matches Played - 28</li>



<li>Matches won batting first - 17</li>



<li>Matches won batting second - 11</li>



<li>Average 1st inns score - 162</li>



<li>Average 2nd inns score - 144</li>



<li>Highest total - 209/3 by ENG vs PAK</li>



<li>Lowest total - 94/10 by NZ vs PAK</li>



<li>Highest score chased - 176/8 by PAK vs ZIM</li>



<li>Lowest score defended - 126/7 by PAK vs BAN</li>
</ul>



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PAK vs NZ 5th T20I: Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction | Pakistan vs New Zealand

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<p><strong>PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: </strong>The ongoing Pakistan vs New Zealand five-game T20I series is nicely poised with the scoreline of 1-1 after three matches. The two sides will lock horns for the 4th T20I at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore on April 25. The fixture, PAK vs NZ, will begin at 8:00 PM IST.</p>



<p>The first game of the PAK vs NZ T20I series was washed out due to incessant rain in Rawalpindi, a few days ago. Though the opening fixture of the series couldn't produce a result, the forecast for the remainder of the five-match series was promising.</p>



<p>Pakistan and New Zealand met for the second T20I, and the home side emerged triumphant by seven wickets. The Pakistanis showcased their comprehensive abilities in the game to topple the Kiwis.</p>



<p>However, to everyone's surprise, New Zealand made a turn-around in the third game to ground the flying Pakistan. The second string New Zealand, touring Pakistan, handed a seven-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I to level the T20I series 1-1.</p>



<p>Pakistan and New Zealand will now cross swords at the Gadaffi Stadium in the upcoming 4th T20I of the five-match series. The fixture is of utmost importance as the series is currently levelled at 1-1 and this game could turn out to be an epic clash.</p>



<p>The hosts are likely to have a few changes in their playing11 for the PAK vs NZ 4th T20I, which will be discussed in the next section.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PAK vs NZ: Pakistan's Likely Playing11 for 4th T20I against New Zealand</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/Pakistan-10-1024x632.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Mohammad Rizwan OUT, Fakhar Zaman IN, Pakistan's Likely Playing11 for 4th T20I against New Zealand" class="wp-image-133185" /></figure>



<p>In a setback, Pakistan will miss wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan, who has suffered a hamstring injury. Rizwan has already been ruled out for the remainder of the PAK vs NZ T20I series. Usman Khan is all set to take over the wicketkeeping duties from Rizwan for the next two T20Is.</p>



<p>Furthermore, Irfan Khan Niazi is also not available for the selection for the last two T20Is. </p>



<p>Fakhar Zaman and Imad Wasim are likely to make a comeback into Pakistan's T20I side. While Fakhar Zaman will replace Mohammad Rizwan, Imad Wasim will cover for Irfan Khan Niazi.</p>



<p>In another change in Pakistan's playing11, Usama Mir is likely to replace Abrar Ahmed in the playing11.</p>



<p>Below is Pakistan's likely playing11 for 4th T20I against New Zealand:</p>



<p><strong>Pakistan's Playing11: </strong>Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (C), Usman Khan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed/Usama Mir</p>



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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Mohammad Rizwan OUT, Fakhar Zaman IN, Pakistan's Likely Playing11 for 4th T20I against New Zealand

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<p><strong>PAK vs NZ 4th T20I:</strong> Home team Pakistan will be all set to lock horns against the visitors New Zealand in the 4th T20I of New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024 on April 25. The last two T20I are scheduled to be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and this post reads PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Probable Playing 11, Dream11 Team, Gaddafi Stadium Stats and Pitch Report, and Full Squads</p>



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<p>The series is hanging in balance are three matches being played in this T20I series. After the first match getting washed away by rain and a wet outfield, Pakistan handed a humiliating loss to New Zealand in the second T20I. Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir were the star bowlers for Pakistan in that match.</p>



<p>In the third match, New Zealand managed to turn the table and this time, they chased a big 179-run target very efficiently against one of the best bowling attacks in the globe. Bowling first, the Blackcaps were decent with the ball where they picked up wickets in regular intervals restricting Pakistan to 178 runs. Shadab Khan's quickfire was the key-attracter from Pakistan's innings.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/CHAPMAN.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Probable Playing 11, Dream11 Team, Gaddafi Stadium Stats and Pitch Report, and Full Squads" class="wp-image-133375" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chapman and Neesham</figcaption></figure>



<p>In response, all the players from New Zealand added value in the chase and Mark Chapman was the standout performer for them. His classy not-out 87 off just 42 balls paved the path for New Zealand's victory in the third T20I.</p>



<p>Now, Let?s take a brief look at PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Probable Playing 11, Dream11 Team, Gaddafi Stadium Stats and Pitch Report:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-overview"><strong>PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Overview</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Series/Tour:&nbsp;</strong>New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024</p>



<p><strong>Match:?</strong>PAK vs NZ 4th T20I</p>



<p><strong>Day/Date:?</strong>Thursday/April 25, 2024</p>



<p><strong>Venue:?</strong>Gaddafi Stadium</p>



<p><strong>Time:?</strong>07:30 PM PKT (08:00 PM IST)</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-full-squad"><strong>PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Full Squad</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Pakistan Squad:?</strong>Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan(w), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Fakhar Zaman, Usama Mir, Azam Khan, Zaman Khan.</p>



<p><strong>New Zealand Squad:?</strong>Michael Bracewell(c), Mark Chapman, Tim Seifert(w), Tom Blundell, Josh Clarkson, Tim Robinson, Ben Lister, Jacob Duffy, James Neesham, Ben Sears, William ORourke, Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Dean Foxcroft, Cole McConchie</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-probable-playing-11"><strong>PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Probable Playing11</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Pakistan?s Playing 11:?</strong>Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan (wk), Irfan Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed</p>



<p><strong>New Zealand?s Playing 11:?</strong>Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell (c), Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-top-4-fantasy-picks"><strong>PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Top 4 Fantasy Picks</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Mark Chapman-</strong> He must be a goto pick keeping his current form in mind. He scored a match-winning 87* in the third T20I and he is expected to do more damage to the ball.</p>



<p><strong>Saim Ayub- </strong>Saim Ayub is one of the most skillful T20I batters for Pakistan and on his day, he can make the opposition hopeless in any given circumstances. His recent form in the 3rd T20I showed a glimpse of what he is capable of.</p>



<p><strong>Shadab Khan-</strong> Shadab Khan is one of the kind of all-rounders you want in your fantasy team who bats well, bowls well, and is excellent on the field. He is also expected to perform in Lahore.</p>



<p><strong>Ish Sodhi-</strong> This right-arm leg-spinner has caused problems for Pakistan even on flat decks. His numbers against Pakistan are superb and he can be the man for New Zealand in the 4th T20I.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-dream-11-prediction"><strong>PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Dream11 Prediction</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Wicketkeeper:&nbsp;</strong>Tim Seifert</p>



<p><strong>Batters:?</strong>Saim Ayub, Mark Chapman, Irfan Khan, Babar Azam</p>



<p><strong>All-Rounders:?</strong><a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/11186/shadab-khan">Shabad Khan</a>, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell</p>



<p><strong>Bowlers:?</strong>Shaheen Shah Afridi, Ish Sodhi, Naseem Shah</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="dream-11-team-captain-and-vice-captain"><strong>Dream11 Team Captain and Vice-Captain</strong></h4>



<p><strong>Captain:</strong>?Saim Ayub or Babar Azam (If PAK bats first), Tim Seifert or Mark Chapman (If NZ bats first)</p>



<p><strong>Vice-Captain:</strong>?<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaheen_Afridi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shaheen Shah Afridi</a>?or James Neesham</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-t-20-i-stats"><strong>Gaddafi Stadium T20I Stats:</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Matches Played:-&nbsp;</strong>21</p>



<p><strong>Matches won batting first:-&nbsp;</strong>12 (57.14%)</p>



<p><strong>Matches won Batting Second:-&nbsp;</strong>9 (42.85%)</p>



<p><strong>Highest Score:-</strong>&nbsp;209/3 (<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/">England</a>)</p>



<p><strong>Lowest Score:-&nbsp;</strong>94/10 (New Zealand)</p>



<p><strong>Average Score:</strong>?175</p>



<h6 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-pitch-report-click-here"><strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-nz-gaddafi-stadium-pitch-report-head-to-head-t20i-stats-records-lahore-weather-forecast/">Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report- Click Here</a></strong></h6>



<p><strong>READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-nz-gaddafi-stadium-pitch-report-head-to-head-t20i-stats-records-lahore-weather-forecast/">PAK vs NZ Head To Head, T20I Stats &amp; Records, Lahore Weather Forecast</a></strong></p>

PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Probable Playing 11, Dream11 Team, Gaddafi Stadium Stats and Pitch Report, and Full Squads

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<p><strong>PAK vs NZ 4th T20I:</strong> With the series hung in balance, the home side Pakistan and visitors New Zealand will square off against each other in the 4th T20I of the series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The match is scheduled to start from 08:00 PM PKT (07:30 PM IST) on April 25. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#gaddafi-stadium-pitch-report">Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report</a></li><li class=""><a href="#gaddafi-stadium-t-20-i-stats">Gaddafi Stadium T20I Stats:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-head-to-head-in-t-20-is">PAK vs NZ Head-to-head in T20Is</a></li><li class=""><a href="#gaddafi-stadium-lahore-weather-forecast">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Weather Forecast:</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<p>Gaddafi Stadium has hosted three matches against New Zealand in 2023 where Pakistan won the first two games and New Zealand won the third. If you bat first, you win the game and it has been a trend there in the T20 internationals.</p>



<p>It is Home ground to Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi, and these two along with Shadab Khan are the top three bowlers in terms of most wickets in T20I format. Apart from Haris Rauf, who is unavailable for the series, both Shaheen and Shadab are most likely to feature in the playing 11 for the 4th T20I.</p>



<p>The teams have landed Lahore for the 4th and 5th T20I and these two matches will be the deciders of the series. While underdogs New Zealand bounced back stronger in the third T20I after the humiliating loss in the first T20I, Pakistan would like to regain their dominance over this third-string visitors' side.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/PAK-vs-NZ-2nd-T20I-1.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: New Zealand's strongest playing 11 against Pakistan in 2nd T20I" class="wp-image-133152" /></figure>



<p>The first T20I of the series was washed away by rain. Pakistan dominated in the low-scoring second T20I and New Zealand made a comeback in the 3rd match by chasing 179 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With a 1-1 scoreline, the last two matches will play a huge role in deciding the winners.</p>



<p>Below are the Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report, Head To Head, T20I Stats &amp; Records, and Lahore Weather Forecast:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-pitch-report"><strong>Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/09/Gaddafi-Stadium-Pitch-BAN-vs-AFG.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-118880" /></figure>



<p>With an average of just over 7 runs per over, Gaddafi Stadium is well-known for its flat wickets, which have a dry, belter surface that benefits hitters more than bowlers. The past five T20I matches played here have an average first-inning score of 183. Regarding the Pacers, they tend to let up a lot of runs, while in the second part of the game, the spinners will be in the lead.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-t-20-i-stats"><strong>Gaddafi Stadium T20I Stats:</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Matches Played:-?</strong>21</p>



<p><strong>Matches won batting first:-?</strong>12 (57.14%)</p>



<p><strong>Matches won Batting Second:-?</strong>9 (42.85%)</p>



<p><strong>Highest Score:-</strong>?209/3 (England)</p>



<p><strong>Lowest Score:-?</strong>94/10 (New Zealand)</p>



<p><strong>Average Score:</strong>?175</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-head-to-head-in-t-20-is"><strong>PAK vs NZ Head-to-head in T20Is</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Matches Played</strong>- 42</p>



<p><strong>PAK Won</strong>- 22</p>



<p><strong>NZ won</strong>- 18</p>



<p><strong>No Result</strong>- 2</p>



<p><strong>Highest Total</strong>- 192/4 (Pakistan)</p>



<p><strong>Lowest Total</strong>- 94 (New Zealand)</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-lahore-weather-forecast"><strong>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Weather Forecast:</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/lahore-weather.png" alt="PAK vs NZ Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report, Head To Head, T20I Stats &amp; Records, Lahore Weather Forecast" class="wp-image-133339" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs NZ Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Weather Forecast</figcaption></figure>



<p>As per<a href="https://weather.com/en-IN/weather/hourbyhour/l/600747e08521c7c7642ee7d2c87ee6e6b126ea4048677df1c2367181527dd1ed"> weather.com</a>, The weather in Lahore will be sunny in the day and cloudy at night. Again expect the ball talking to the air as the weather is expected to be overcast. However, there is no chance of rain during the match at Gaddafi Stadium. The temperature in Lahore is expected to be around 37? Celsius, and the humidity will be about 20% during the day, whereas at night, the temperature will go down to 30? C, and humidity might rise a bit.</p>



<p><strong>READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2024-points-table-after-csk-vs-lsg-april-24-teams-standings-after-chennai-super-kings-vs-lucknow-super-giants/">IPL 2024 Points Table after CSK vs LSG [April 24]: Team?s Standings after Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants</a></strong></p>

PAK vs NZ Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report, Head To Head, T20I Stats &amp; Records, Lahore Weather Forecast

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<p><strong>PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: </strong>In what promises to be a really entertaining and compelling encounter, Pakistan led by Babar Azam are set to take on Michael Bracewell led New Zealand in the fourth T20 International match of the five match series at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. The match will take place on 25th April and it will commence at 8:00pm IST.</p>



<p>In the previous encounter, Kiwi batter Mark Chapman played an unbeaten knock of 87 runs and led a second string New Zealand team to a shocking victory by seven wickets against Pakistan in the third T20i in Rawalpindi on Sunday. The Southpaw scored 87 runs in just 42 balls and helped his side chase the target of 179 runs in 18.2 overs against a really good Pakistan bowling unit, silencing a packed crowd of 16,000 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Skipper Babar Azam (37 runs) and Shadab Khan (41 runs) helped the home side post a total of 178-4 on the board but the Shaheens bowling unit failed to defend the score as Kiwis leveled the five match series 1-1.</p>



<p>The fourth and the penultimate T20i will take place at Lahore and both the teams will be looking to showcase their best possible performance in the fourth game and head into the fifth T20i on a winning note.</p>



<p>The penultimate game will be particularly more important for the Men in Green as this series against New Zealand is acting as preparatory ground for the 2024 T20 World Cup and the best performers will be chosen in the squad for this year's mega event.</p>



<p>Talking about the playing 11 of the home side, some changes have to be made if the Babar Azam led team want to win the fourth T20i.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistans-strongest-playing-11-for-the-4th-t-20-i-against-new-zealand"><strong>Pakistan's Strongest playing 11 for the 4th T20I against New Zealand</strong></h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="openers-babar-azam-captain-and-saim-ayub"><strong>Openers - Babar Azam (Captain) and Saim Ayub</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/Babar-Azam-Captain-and-Saim-Ayub.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-133306" /></figure>



<p>The duo of skipper Babar Azam and Saim Ayub are expected to continue opening the inning for the Shaheens in the fourth match as well. Both of them played really good innings against the visitors in the 3rd T20i and even got involved in a partnership of 55 runs in 38 balls for the opening wicket. The opening duo have played many match winning innings together for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL and expect them to do the same for the National Team as well.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="middle-order-fakhar-zaman-haseebullah-khan-wk-and-irfan-khan-niazi"><strong>Middle Order- Fakhar Zaman, Haseebullah Khan (WK) and Irfan Khan Niazi</strong></h4>



<p>Fakhar Zaman didn't get a chance to play in the first two games of the series but he is anticipated to play in the penultimate T20i in place of Usman Khan. Usman has failed to replicate his PSL 2024 form in International Cricket for the Men in Green. In the 2nd T20i, the 28 year old managed to score just seven runs in six balls as Ish Sodhi clean bowled him with a beautiful delivery. In the third match, Usman scored just five runs in seven balls and got dismissed once off the bowling of Ish Sodhi. Fakhar didn't play in the first two games in order to give Usman a chance to prove his worth but after seeing his poor performances with the bat, the team management will be tempted to include Fakhar instead of Usman in the playing 11.</p>



<p>Mohammad Rizwan got injured while batting in the third T20i against the Kiwis and the injury forced him to retire hurt. Haseebullah Khan was recently included in the squad for the New Zealand series as an injury replacement for Azam Khan and post the injury of Rizwan, the 21 year old Haseebullah is expected to replace Rizwan in the playing 11 and don the gloves against the Kiwis. He made his T20i debut earlier this year in January against New Zealand but didn't get a chance to bat. In domestic T20 Cricket, the Peshawar Zalmi batter has scored 481 runs in 28 games at a not so impressive strike rate of 122.08. But he has the potential to succeed at the highest level of the game and it remains to be seen how well he performs in the fourth game if he gets selected.</p>



<p>Irfan Khan Niazi will come out to bat at number five and he has had a good start to his T20 International career having scored 18*runs and 30 runs in the second and the third T20i's respectively. He is known for his hard hitting abilities and he would like to play yet another useful knock for his side in the penultimate T20i against the Kiwis.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="all-rounders-iftikhar-ahmed-and-shadab-khan"><strong>All Rounders- Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/692891_89645904.jpg" alt="Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan" class="wp-image-133307" /></figure>



<p>The duo of Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed are anticipated to handle the All - Rounder department yet again for the fourth T20i against the Kiwis. Shadab Khan has had a decent series so far picking up two wickets in two games and even played a crucial knock of 41 runs in 20 balls at a strike rate of 205.00. The 25 year old will be crucial in the home side?s hopes of winning the five match series against New Zealand.</p>



<p>Iftikhar Ahmed on the other hand hasn't received any chance so far to prove his worth to his side in the current series. He didn't get a chance to bat in the previous two games but he got a chance to bowl in the last game but he failed to do much with the ball as he gave away 16 runs in his two overs and failed to pick up a wicket. However, Iftikhar is a really good player and will be anticipated to play a key role with both the bat and the ball in the penultimate T20i.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="bowlers-mohammad-amir-abrar-ahmed-naseem-shah-and-abbas-afridi"><strong>Bowlers - Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi.</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/cover_1684915911FotoJet-2023-05-24T131123.924.jpg" alt="Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi." class="wp-image-133308" /></figure>



<p>Shaheen Shah Afridi didn't have a good game with the bowl in the third T20i as he gave away 37 runs in 3.2 overs without picking up a wicket at an economy rate of 11.10. The team management will be looking to give some rest to Afridi for the fourth game and bring in Mohammad Amir in his place. Amir took two wickets in the second T20i but he was benched in favor of Abbas Afridi. He is anticipated to play in the next game and the 30 year old would be looking to once again play a key role and help his side win the fourth T20i.</p>



<p>Abrar Ahmed will be handling the spin bowling duties alongside Shadab Khan. He picked up two wickets in the second T20i but didn't get a chance to bowl in the third game. Captain Babar will be looking towards Abrar to get those crucial breakthroughs with the ball in the penultimate game of the series.</p>



<p>Naseem Shah made his much awaited return from injury recently and while he has picked up two wickets in three games so far, his economy has been a point of concern and he would like to bowl economically in the fourth match of the series.</p>



<p>Abbas Afridi was given a chance to play in place of Mohammad Amir in the previous game and he impressed with the bowl as he picked up two scalps in three overs. He is in good form and would like to trouble the Kiwi batters once again with the ball and his wicket taking abilities.</p>



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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Pakistan's Strongest playing 11 for the 4th T20I against New Zealand

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<p><strong>PAK vs NZ: </strong>Pakistan's senior wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan, on Saturday night, added another feather to his glorious cap after he became the fastest batter to score 3000 T20I runs. The batter achieved this feat during Pakistan's second T20I fixture against New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.</p>



<p>Rizwan scored an unbeaten 45 runs in 34 deliveries in the 2nd PAK vs NZ T20I at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, which also saw him break the record of fastest batter to 3000 or more T20I runs. </p>



<p>The seasoned batter required 19 runs to reach the 3000 runs to complete the milestone. Rizwan took just 79 innings to score 3000 or more runs in the T20I format.</p>



<p>With Rizwan scoring 3000 T20I runs in just 79 innings, he left behind the likes of Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, who have achieved the same feat in 81 T20I innings. </p>



<p>Notably, Babar Azam achieved this feat in 2022 in Lahore, while Virat Kohli got the feather to his decorated cap in 2021 in Ahmedabad.</p>



<p>Following his exploits in the PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I, Mohammad Rizwan has become the eighth international batter to score 3000 runs in the shortest format of the game.</p>



<p>Rizwan has 3026 runs to his name in 79 innings at an average of 49.60. However, his strike rate has been on the slower side, which reads - 127.62.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PAK vs NZ: Fastest to 3000 T20I Runs List</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/09/Virat-Kohli-Asia-Cup-2023-1024x576.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ: Mohammad Rizwan creates HISTORY, Leaves behind Virat Kohli, Babar Azam | Fastest to 3000 T20I Runs" class="wp-image-119362" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs PAK 2023: Virat Kohli Completed 13,000 runs </figcaption></figure>



<p>So far, eight international players, including Mohammad Rizwan, have scored 3000 or more runs in T20I cricket. The first one to achieve this milestone was Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli. He was followed by New Zealand's Martin Guptill, who took 101 innings to cross the milestone in 2021.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, Indian captain Rohit Sharma took 108 T20I innings to reach 3000 runs in the format. Below is the list of fastest to reach 3000 runs in T20Is: </p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>Mat</th><th>Inns</th><th>Opposition</th><th>Match Date</th><th>Ground</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mohammad Rizwan (PAK)</strong></td><td><strong>92</strong></td><td><strong>79</strong></td><td><strong>v New Zealand</strong></td><td><strong>20 Mar 2024</strong></td><td><strong>Rawalpindi</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli (IND)</td><td>87</td><td>81</td><td>v England</td><td>14 Mar 2021</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (PAK)</td><td>86</td><td>81</td><td>v England</td><td>30 Sep 2022</td><td>Lahore</td></tr><tr><td>Aaron Finch (AUS)</td><td>98</td><td>98</td><td>v England</td><td>9 Oct 2022</td><td>Perth</td></tr><tr><td>Martin Guptill (NZ)</td><td>105</td><td>101</td><td>v Scotland</td><td>3 Nov 2021</td><td>Dubai (DICS)</td></tr><tr><td>David Warner (AUS)</td><td>102</td><td>102</td><td>v West Indies</td><td>13 Feb 2024</td><td>Perth</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma (IND)</td><td>116</td><td>108</td><td>v Namibia</td><td>8 Nov 2021</td><td>Dubai (DICS)</td></tr><tr><td>Paul Stirling (IRE)</td><td>114</td><td>113</td><td>v Afghanistan</td><td>17 Aug 2022</td><td>Belfast</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Fastest 3000 Runs in T20Is.</figcaption></figure>



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<p><strong>Stats: <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/most-runs-in-career-282827">ESPNcricinfo</a></strong></p>

PAK vs NZ: Mohammad Rizwan creates HISTORY, Leaves behind Virat Kohli, Babar Azam | Fastest to 3000 T20I Runs

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<p>It was difficult for young Michael Bracewell and his company to defeat Pakistan (PAK) at home in the second T20 match. The first match was washed out due to rain but in the second match, the Men in Green won the match by defeating the visiting team one-sidedly by seven wickets. In this article, you will get complete information about Dream11 Prediction, Playing11, Head-to-Head Records and Rawalpindi Pitch Report of Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd T20 match.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><div><div class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-playing-11-expected">PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Playing 11 (Expected)</a></div><div class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-dream-11-prediction">PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction</a><div><div class=""><a href="#dream-11-captain-and-vice-captain">Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain</a></div></div></div><div class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-head-to-head-records">PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records</a></div><div class=""><a href="#rawalpindi-pitch-report">Rawalpindi Pitch Report</a></div></div></nav></div>



<p>Before proceeding with the third match, let us take an overview of the 2nd T20 match, after which it will help us in making the Dream 11 team for the third match.</p>



<p>In Rawalpindi, Pakistani captain Babar Azam invited the visiting team to bat first after winning the toss. But all the Kiwi batsmen were seen kneeling in front of the fiery ball of the Pakistani bowler. Batting first, the New Zealand team was all out for just 90 runs. from the team<br>Mark Chapman scored the most runs. He played a short inning of 19 runs.</p>



<p>Shaheen Afridi, 24, a young bowler from Pakistan, took three wickets. Mohammad Amir, who has returned to the team after a long absence, broke the back of the Kiwi top order batsmen. Aamir's swing bowling skills helped him take two wickets for 15 runs in four overs. Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan each took two wickets, while Naseem Shah claimed one.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/Pakistan-10-1024x632.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Highlights: Pakistan grab a stunning 7-wicket win?in?the?2nd?T20I" class="wp-image-133185"/></figure>



<p>Pakistan easily achieved the small target of 91 runs in just 12.1 overs at the loss of three wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the series. Pakistan definitely suffered an initial setback in the form of opener batsmen Saim Ayub and Babar Azam, but despite this, Pakistan achieved victory. Wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan played a not out inning of 45 runs.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-playing-11-expected"><strong>PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Playing 11 (Expected)</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Pakistan?s Playing 11:</strong> Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed</p>



<p><strong>New Zealand?s Playing 11:</strong> Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell (c), Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, Ben Lister, Ish Sodhi</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-dream-11-prediction"><strong>PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Wicketkeeper:</strong> M Rizwan</p>



<p><strong>Batters:</strong> B Azam, M Chapman and S Ayub</p>



<p><strong>All-Rounders: </strong>J Neesham, S Khan and M Bracewell</p>



<p><strong>Bowlers:</strong> S Afridi, M Amir, N Shah and A Ahmed</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/PAK-vs-NZ-3rd-T20I-Dream-11-Team-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-133194"/></figure>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="dream-11-captain-and-vice-captain"><strong>Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain</strong></h4>



<p><strong>Captain:</strong> Babar Azam</p>



<p><strong>Vice-Captain: </strong>M Rizwan</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-head-to-head-records"><strong>PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records</strong></h3>



<ul>
<li><strong>Matches Played:</strong> 41</li>



<li><strong>PAK won:</strong> 22</li>



<li><strong>NZ won:</strong> 17</li>



<li><strong>No Result:</strong> 02</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="rawalpindi-pitch-report"><strong>Rawalpindi Pitch Report</strong></h3>



<p>Like most Pakistani surfaces, the cricket stadium in Rawalpindi has flat wickets. We might see moisture and swing early on because the pitch will be covered and it has been raining in Rawalpindi for a few days.</p>



<p>The pitch has some nice bounce, but it gets easier to bat on as the inning progresses. The spinners could receive some assistance later in the innings, but Pindi's fields are known for high-scoring matches.</p>



<p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">READ:</mark></strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-world-cup-2024-india-vs-pakistan-pitch-condition-of-nassau-county-cricket-stadium/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-world-cup-2024-india-vs-pakistan-pitch-condition-of-nassau-county-cricket-stadium/"> India vs Pakistan Pitch Condition of Nassau County Cricket Stadium</a></p>

PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I: Dream11 Prediction, Playing11, Head-to-Head Records and Rawalpindi Pitch Report

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<p><strong>PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Highlights:</strong> Babar Azam led Pakistan defeated Michael Bracewell?s New Zealand in a thrilling one sided game by seven wickets with 47 balls to spare in the second T20 International of the five match series at Rawalpindi's Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.</p>



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<p>Pakistan's Wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan, who became the quickest player to score 3,000 runs in the shortest format of the game, played a key role for his side as he top scored for the Shaheens with his inning of 45 runs and once again proved why he is regarded as one of the most important players for the Pakistani Men?s National Cricket team</p>



<p>Chasing a low total of 91 runs, the home side were handed a blow in the very first over of their inning as opening batsman Saim Ayib got dismissed on the second delivery of the inning for?just?four?runs.</p>



<p>Post the dismissal of Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan walked out to bat at number three and was hoping to build a partnership with Babar (14 runs) at the other end but the skipper didn't stay at the crease for a long time as he had to walk back to the pavilion thanks to a magical delivery by Michael Bracewell.</p>



<p>Following the dismissal of Babar Azam, Usman Khan, who recently switched his Cricket board from the UAE to Pakistan, was knocked over by leg spinner Ish Sodhi for a mere seven runs. However, Usman?s wicket was the last one to fall as the duo of Irfan Khan Niazi and Mohammad Rizwan helped Pakistan get over the line against?the?Kiwis</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/Mohammad-Rizwan.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-133187" /></figure>



<p>The two batsmen got involved in a partnership of 36 runs as Irfan contributed 18 runs with the bat while Rizwan remained unbeaten at 45 runs. The Men in Green now lead the five match T20i series 1-0 after the first game was washed out due to rain.</p>



<p>Earlier in the New Zealand inning, the home side?s bowling unit looked in some really good form as they bowled out the entire Black Caps team for a total of just 90 runs in 18.1 overs</p>



<p>The Kiwis were never in the game as they faced a lot of difficulties against the seam bowling unit of?the?Shaheens.</p>



<p>In the third over of the New Zealand inning, Pakistan's former T20i skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi, known for extracting a good amount of movement with the new ball, sent Kiwi opener Tim Seifert back to the dugout as he scored just 12 runs.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/amir.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ: Amir, Abrar Stars as Pakistan Stunned New Zealand in 2nd T20I" class="wp-image-133177" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs NZ: Amir, Abrar Stars (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Mohammad Amir from the other end, who was playing his first International game for Pakistan after a gap of almost four years, dismissed the other opener Tim Robinson for just four runs in his first over. The 29 year old continued to increase difficulties for the visitors as he dismissed Dean Foxcroft in his second over as captain Babar Azam took?a?simple?catch.</p>



<p>The visitors managed to prevent further dismissals till the next two overs of their inning but spinner Abrar Ahmed took two scalps in quick fashion in the ninth over, dismissing the likes of Jimmy Neesham (one run) and Mark Chapman (19 runs).</p>



<p>Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan applied the finishing touches as the Black Caps got bundled out for 90 runs. Just four Kiwi batters managed to score double digit runs as the home side dominated the game with the ball.</p>



<p>Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed three batters, while the likes of Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir and Shadab Khan picked two wickets each. Naseem Shah managed to dismiss just a&nbsp;single&nbsp;batter.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="new-zealand-batting-scorecard">New Zealand Batting Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>BATTING</strong></th><th><strong>R</strong>un</th><th><strong>B</strong>all</th><th><strong>4s</strong></th><th><strong>6s</strong></th><th><strong>SR</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tim Seifert </td><td>12</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>120.00</td></tr><tr><td>Tim Robinson&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Dean Foxcroft&nbsp;</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>92.85</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Chapman&nbsp;</td><td>19</td><td>16</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>118.75</td></tr><tr><td>James Neesham&nbsp;</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>16.66</td></tr><tr><td>Cole McConchie&nbsp;</td><td>15</td><td>18</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>83.33</td></tr><tr><td>Michael Bracewell (c)</td><td>4</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36.36</td></tr><tr><td>Ish Sodhi&nbsp;</td><td>8</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>61.53</td></tr><tr><td>Jacob Duffy&nbsp;</td><td>8</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>80.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Sears&nbsp;</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Lister&nbsp;</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-bowling-scorecard">Pakistan Bowling Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>BOWLING</strong></th><th><strong>O</strong></th><th><strong>M</strong></th><th><strong>R</strong></th><th><strong>W</strong></th><th><strong>ECON</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>3.1</td><td>0</td><td>13</td><td>3</td><td>4.10</td></tr><tr><td>Naseem Shah</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>27</td><td>1</td><td>6.75</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Amir</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>13</td><td>2</td><td>4.33</td></tr><tr><td>Abrar Ahmed</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>3.75</td></tr><tr><td>Iftikhar Ahmed</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>7.00</td></tr><tr><td>Shadab Khan</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>5.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-batting-scorecard">Pakistan Batting Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>BATTING</strong></th><th><strong>R</strong>un</th><th><strong>B</strong>all</th><th><strong>4s</strong></th><th><strong>6s</strong></th><th><strong>SR</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Saim Ayub&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>200.00</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (c)</td><td>14</td><td>13</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>107.69</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan </td><td>45</td><td>34</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>132.35</td></tr><tr><td>Usman Khan&nbsp;</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>116.66</td></tr><tr><td>Irfan Khan&nbsp;</td><td>18</td><td>18</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>100.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="new-zealand-bowling-scorecard">New Zealand Bowling Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>BOWLING</strong></th><th><strong>O</strong></th><th><strong>M</strong></th><th><strong>R</strong></th><th><strong>W</strong></th><th><strong>ECON</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Ben Lister</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>5.00</td></tr><tr><td>Jacob Duffy</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>3.50</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Sears</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>30</td><td>0</td><td>10.00</td></tr><tr><td>Michael Bracewell</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>19</td><td>1</td><td>9.50</td></tr><tr><td>Ish Sodhi</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>18</td><td>1</td><td>6.00</td></tr><tr><td>Cole McConchie</td><td>0.1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>24.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">READ:</mark></strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-world-cup-2024-india-vs-pakistan-pitch-condition-of-nassau-county-cricket-stadium/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-world-cup-2024-india-vs-pakistan-pitch-condition-of-nassau-county-cricket-stadium/"> India vs Pakistan Pitch Condition of Nassau County Cricket Stadium</a></p>



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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Highlights: Pakistan grab a stunning 7-wicket win?in?the?2nd?T20I

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Stay updated with the latest news, team updates, playing elevens, match reports, and results from the New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2024

New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2024

<p>Prithvi Shaw did not find any takers as the Mumbai batter went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. Prithvi, who had a base price of Rs 75 lakh in the auction, was released by Delhi Capitals but he did not attract any bids from the ten franchises.</p>
<p>Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has said that Prithvi Shaw is misunderstood in many ways but needed a 'jolt' in the form of the IPL 2025 Auction snub. Shaw has been part of the Delhi franchise since returning as the U-19 World Cup winning captain in 2018 and was bought for 1.2 Crores. Ahead of the 2022 auction, the Mumbai batter was retained by DC for Rs. 7.5 Crore but the past few seasons hasn't been great for the 25-year-old.</p>
<p>Speaking to Sports Today, Jindal said that Shaw is a great kid but needed a jolt to get up from his slumber. The DC co-owner feels that Shaw needs to work hard, get back the love of the game and get disciplined. Jindal ended by saying he hopes the Mumbai batter can return back to his best form</p>
<p>Delhi has backed Prithvi Shaw a lot. DC had hoped that he is a powerplay player and would hit 6 boundaries in one over. And he did that too. He hit Shivam Mavi for 6 fours in an over. He had a lot of potential and DC backed him to the hilt. We always thought that if Shaw manages to score, we will win. And we gave him a lot of chances," Kaif told on Jio Cinema.</p>
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<p>Prithvi got a lot of chances and teams have now finally moved on, and it is a matter of embarrassment that he did not get a bid for Rs 75 lakh. Maybe now, he finally goes back to basics. Someone like Sarfaraz Khan got into the national team by scoring lots and lots of runs," he concluded.</p>
<p>In the 79 matches he has played, Shaw has scored 1892 runs at an average of 23.95 and a strike-rate of 147.47. He also scored 14 fifties during this time.</p>
<p><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202501/image_870x_6790c5c9db6f5.jpg" alt=""></p>
<p>Prithvi shaw is just 25 and has lot of cricket left inside him ,the thing he need that to focus on his fitness and batting weakness. </p>
<p>If the things goes well, not the next year but shaw will probably get chance to play in IPL this year too,if any team needs replacement for player ,he might be a good to get that place.</p>

Prithvi Shaw Can Might Have Chance To Play IPL this Year ? | TATA IPL 2025

Prithvi Shaw After a successful start of his career getting set back and set back ,but the things is not over yet , Prithvi can be have to focus his fitness,the improved fitness can solve many things for him.

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<p>The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the Match 14 of International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 on Tuesday, January 21.</p>
<p>MI Emirates got off to a strong start when they were asked to bat first, with openers Muhammad Waseem (38) and Kusal Perera making a strong stand at the top. The Sri Lankan Perera was the first to leave for 23 soon before the powerplay ended, following a 42-run partnership between the two players. Tom Banton entered, and he and Waseem made sure the MI Emirates maintained the run rate.</p>
<p>Banton was out for nine around the halfway point of the innings, while Waseem was out for 38 shortly after. Kieron Pollard replaced skipper Nicholas Pooran, but the seasoned right-hander struggled to get going and was eventually sent out for five by Ali Khan. With just over 6 overs remaining, the score was at 102/4.</p>
<p>Following Dan Mousley's dismissal for six, Romario Shepherd joined his skipper for the innings' last stretch. Jason Holder made a solid 49, but Pooran, who was hitting it cleanly, was almost at his half-century before he fell.</p>
<p><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202501/image_870x_6790c540e2f01.jpg" alt=""></p>
<p>Shepherd was given more attention in the last few overs as a result. In order to end with an undefeated 38 from 13 deliveries, the powerful right-hander then moved through the gears and hammered three maximums and four boundaries. After slowing down for a few overs in the middle, the MI Emirates eventually reached 186/6.</p>
<p></p>
<p>In second inning with openers Kyle Mayers and Andries Gous attacking the MI Emirates bowlers, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders got off to a fast start. Before Dan Mousley ran him out with a brilliant bit of fielding, Mayers, who hit three sixes, scored 22 off 14 deliveries.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The MI Emirates seized control after that, finishing a 39-run partnership in the fourth over in second inning.</p>
<p>Following Joe Clarke's dismissal by Akeal Hosein for three, Romario Shepherd took out Michael-Kyle Pepper for five and Alishan Sharafu for four. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were 56/4 at the conclusion of a thrilling Powerplay.</p>
<p>The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were further put under pressure after Waqar Salamkheil dismissed Laurie Evans for seven and Zahoor Khan caught Gous in the deep for thirty-four. Hopes of a recovery were raised when Sunil Narine and Andre Russell were called to the middle and embarked on a half-century stand.</p>
<p>But Narine was caught at cover for 13 in the 18th over, and David Willey was dismissed by Fazalhaq Farooqi in the 19th. The MI Emirates won easily, and Russell, who was still undefeated at 37 from 23 deliveries, was unable to lead his team across the finish line.</p>
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<p>players like Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran, the MI Emirates were able to close the gap on the top team to just two points.</p>
<p>Alzarri Joseph and Shepherd each took two wickets to thwart the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' chase, while four of the MI Emirates' bowlers were in excellent form that evening.</p>
<p>In the whole match Romario Shepherd was the centre of attraction for the crowd with his bowling and batting, although the show was lasser but effective for MI Emirates to build pressure on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.</p>
<p>MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs</p>
<p><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202501/image_870x_6790c5068b2ed.jpg" alt=""></p>
<p>MI Emirates 186/6 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 49, Romario Shepherd 38 not out, Muhammad Waseem 38, Jason Holder 2 for 38, Ali Khan 2 for 58)</p>
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<p>Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/9 in 20 overs (Andre Russell 37 not out, Andries Gous 34, Romario Shepherd 2/14, Alzarri Joseph 2/33, Waqar Salamkheil 1/13)</p>
<p></p>
<p>Player of the Match: Romario Shepherd</p>

MI Emirates Beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Pooran And Shepherd Shines

In ILT 2025 mi Emirates beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs ,in this match Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran SHines with bat,where Shepherd done a good bowling too.

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<p>Romario Shepherd representing MI Emirates (MIE) Shepherd inning against pacer Ali Khan, hitting 6,4,4,6,6 to help his side to 186/6. He eventually finished with 38 off just 13 deliveries, with four fours and three sixes punctuating his innings.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be delighted to know that their latest recruit, Romario Shepherd, has smashed 26 off the final five deliveries of the final over against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the International T20 (ILT20) in Abu Dhabi on January 21 (Tuesday).</p>
<p></p>
<p>With MI Emirates batting first, Shepherd entered the scene with his team in need of a strong finish. Facing Ali Khan in the last over, the hard-hitting all-rounder smashed an astonishing 26 runs off the final five balls. His innings was a clinic in clean, fearless striking:</p>
<p>The buzz around Romario Shepherd’s IPL prospects has intensified following his stellar performance. With RCB already eyeing impactful players for IPL 2025, Shepherd’s display of brute force and death-over mastery aligns perfectly with the team’s needs. His ability to turn games around in a matter of deliveries makes him a prime contender for the upcoming season.</p>
<p>Shepherd Could be X factor for RCB for lifting the IPL trophy With his batting and bowling and finishing the game at end. </p>
<p></p>
<p><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202501/image_870x_6790c269a44e9.jpg" alt=""></p>
<p>Although, earlier Shepherd have some good records in ipl while playing with other team like MUMBAI INDIANS, LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS and HYDERABAD too.</p>
<p>RCB secured his services in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction for his base price of INR 1.5 crore.</p>

RCB's Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries against Abu dhabi Knight Riders

Romario Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries in ILT against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders,while shepherd performance pump the MI Emirates to victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

RCB's Shepherd Hits 26 Runs In Last 5 Deliveries Against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

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<p><span>IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.</span></p>
<p><span>India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.</span></p>
<p><span>Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><span>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></h2>
<p><span>Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami</span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/arshdeep-singh-on-the-verge-become-the-greatest-indian-fast-bowler-in-t20is-/#google_vignette">Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is</a></p>

Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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<p><span>Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </span></span></h2>
<p><span>Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear."</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.</span></p>
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.