New Zealand pacer Matt Henry ruled out of Pakistan, India ODI series: New Zealand pacer Matt Henry has been ruled out of the forthcoming ODI series against Pakistan and the subsequent tour of India owing to an abdominal strain. The speedster suffered the injury during the second test against Pakistan in Karachi, which resulted in a draw a night ago.



The Kiwi cricket board confirmed the development that Matt Henry will return back to New Zealand along with the members of the test side. He suffered abdominal strain during the final session of day 5 of the second test between New Zealand and Pakistan.



New Zealand Cricket (NZC) cricket board will soon announce the replacement of the pacer for the ODI leg against Pakistan and India.



?Matt Henry will return home with other members of the Test Squad not taking part in the ODI Series against Pakistan after suffering an abdominal strain on Day 5 of the 2nd Test in Karachi. A replacement in the ODI Squad to face Pakistan and India will be confirmed soon," wrote New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in a tweet.



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Gary Stead, New Zealand coach, also confirmed the same and said: "It was a pretty gutsy effort, really, but he will be withdrawn from the ODI side.?



Notably, the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin on January 9 at National Stadium, Karachi. The other two 50-over games will be held on January 11 and 13 respectively.



Meanwhile, New Zealand's India tour in 2023 will begin on January 18 with the three-game ODI series. Following the completion of the 50-over series, the two sides will play out three-match T20I series.



New Zealand ODI squad for Pakistan series: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Henry Shipley, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.



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New Zealand pacer Matt Henry ruled out of Pakistan, India ODI series

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Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I: While the entire cricket fraternity is engaged in the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to host New Zealand for a T20I and ODI series. The New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023 will begin with the Twenty20 series followed by the One Day Internationals (ODIs). This article will lead you through Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I Schedule, Squad, Players, Venues, Match Timings all you need to know.



Pakistan vs New Zealand series will begin with five games T20I series, starting on April 14 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The first three Pakistan vs New Zealand T20Is will be held in the Gaddafi Stadium, then the two sides will move to Rawalpindi Stadium for the final two T20Is and the subsequent five-match ODI series.



The first two Pakistan vs New Zealand ODIs will be staged at the Rawalpindi Stadium before the two sides head to the National Stadium in Karachi, which will host the final three ODIs. The 5-match ODI series is set to begin on April 27.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan vs New Zealand Overview</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Tour Details</td><td>New Zealand tour of Pakistan</td></tr><tr><td>Duration</td><td>April 14 - May 07 (2023)</td></tr><tr><td>Series</td><td>5 T20Is, 5 ODIs</td></tr><tr><td>Host</td><td>Pakistan Cricket Board</td></tr><tr><td>Venues</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Rawalpindi Stadium, National Stadium</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day/Date</td><td>Match Details</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST/Local)</td></tr><tr><td>Friday/14th April</td><td>Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st T20I</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi</td><td>7:30 PM/7:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Saturday/15th April</td><td>Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20I</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi</td><td>7:30 PM/7:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Monday/17th April</td><td>Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd T20I</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Karachi</td><td>7:30 PM/7:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday/20th April</td><td>Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td><td>7:30 PM/7:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Monday/24th April</td><td>Pakistan vs New Zealand 5th T20I</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td><td>7:30 PM/7:00 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day/Date</td><td>Match Details</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST/Local)</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday/27th April</td><td>Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td><td>2:30 PM/2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Saturday/29th April</td><td>Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd ODI</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td><td>2:30 PM/2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Wednesday/3rd May</td><td>Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd ODI</td><td>National Stadium, Karachi</td><td>2:30 PM/2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Friday/5th May</td><td>Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th ODI</td><td>National Stadium, Karachi</td><td>2:30 PM/2:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Sunday/7th May</td><td>Pakistan vs New Zealand 5th ODI</td><td>National Stadium, Karachi</td><td>2:30 PM/2:00 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I Squads, Players</h2>



Pakistan T20I Squad: Babar Azam(c), Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shadab Khan (vc), Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Ihsanullah, Shan Masood, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Harris (wk), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Zaman Khan, Imad Wasim



New Zealand T20I Squad:?Tom Latham(wk &amp; c), Chad Bowes, Matt Henry, Mark Chapman, Cole McConchie, Adam Milne, Benjamin Lister, James Neesham, Henry Shipley, Daryl Mitchell, Blair Tickner, Will Young, Ish Sodhi, Rachin Ravindra, Dane Cleaver (wk)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I Playing11</h2>



Pakistan Playing11: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan (vc), Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Ihsanullah, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf



New Zealand Playing11: Tim Seifert, Chad Bowes, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c/wk), Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I Live Streaming Details</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Region/Country</td><td>Live Streaming/Telecast</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>SonyLiv, JioTV/Sony Sports Ten 5, Sony Sports Ten 5 HD</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>Ary Zap App, Vidly.tv, Tamasha/PTV Sports</td></tr><tr><td>United Kingdom</td><td>Sky Go/Sky Sports</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I Schedule, Squad, Players, Playing11, Venues, Match Timings all you need to know

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PAK vs NZ 1st T20I: New Zealand is currently on a tour of Pakistan where the Blackcaps are all set to square off against Pakistan in a five-match T20I series followed by a five-match ODI series. The first T20I is slated for April 14 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore at 7:30 PM. Here we discuss PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report &amp; Injury Updates For 1st T20I.



The two teams last faced off in Sydney at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final. New Zealand posted 152/4 in 20 overs, and Pakistan came out on top by seven wickets. In the forthcoming series, New Zealand will like to get payback for their heartbreaking loss.



For this home series, Pakistan has picked a full-strength squad. The Green Shirts, who lost 1-2 in a three-match series against Afghanistan, rested some of their key players and added some fresh faces in March. Pakistan will be expecting to deliver better performances against the Blackcaps, who will be missing skipper Kane Williamson, now that regular players are back in action.



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



<ul>
<li>Tour:?New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023<a href="https://bit.ly/3Kad2YV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></li>



<li>Match:?PAK vs NZ 1st T20I</li>



<li>Day/Date:?Friday/14th April 2023</li>



<li>Venue:?Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</li>



<li>Time:?7:30 PM</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-1st-t-20-i-pitch-report">PAK vs NZ 1st T20I Pitch Report</h2>



The Lahore pitch is conducive to both bowlers and batsmen. The Pitch goes slow as the game goes and aids more to spinners and hence the chase has been tougher here if the target is over 170. Even in the just-wrapped PSL, spinners have shown to be useful as the game progresses.



Teams batting first will try to play it safe early on before going big in the end. The toss-winning team will choose to bowl first and restrict the opponent below 160. On this field, the first-inning average is 170.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-1st-t-20-i-probable-playing-11"><a href="https://twitter.com/cricketpakcompk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PAK</a> vs NZ 1st T20I Probable Playing11</h2>



Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shan Masood, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi



New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Chad Bowes, Tom Latham (WK)(C), Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Henry Shipley



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-1st-t-20-i-dream-11-prediction-fantasy-team">PAK vs NZ 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team</h2>



Tom Latham(WK), Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Haris, Will Young, Shan Masood, Daryl Mitchell(VC), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Matt Henry, Shaheen Shah Afridi.



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PAK vs NZ 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report For 1st T20I

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PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I: After clinching two consecutive matches, the dominating host, Pakistan, are all set to face off against the visitors, New Zealand, in the third T20I of the New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023. The 3rd T20I will once again be played at the same venue, the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on the evening of 17th April. Here we discuss PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report For 3rd T20I.



Pakistan and New Zealand played two matches in two days back-to-back and Pakistan thoroughly outplayed the Blackcaps on both days. The difference between both sides could be easily understood by the fact that Pakistan's batters have hit five times 30+ scores which include one century from the skipper Babar Azam and one half-century from Rizwan, whereas, New Zealand's Mark Chapman is the lone batter to score 30+ and not only once. He scored 37 runs in the first and 65 in the second T20I.



In the first T20I, Pakistan bundled out New Zealand in just 94 runs in defense of 183 runs target. Similar scenes in the second T20I where Pakistan, batting first, put 192 runs on the board, and trapped the visitors within 154 in 20 overs. 



Haris Rauf has been the star for the Pakistan team as he claimed 4-4 crucial wickets in both matches. It seems like New Zealand have no answers to his shivering pace. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-match-details">PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Match Details</h2>



<ul>
<li>Tour:&nbsp;New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023<a href="https://bit.ly/3Kad2YV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></li>



<li>Match:?PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I</li>



<li>Day/Date:?Monday/17th April 2023</li>



<li>Venue:&nbsp;Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</li>



<li>Time:?9:30 PM</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-pitch-report">PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Pitch Report</h2>



The pitch at Lahore is suitable for both bowlers and batsmen. The chase has been more difficult here if the target is over 170 because the pitch slows down as the game progresses and helps spinners more. Spinners are and have been effective as the game progresses, and it was evident even in the recently concluded PSL.



It is now clear that in Gaddafi Stadium, the batting first side gains more advantages of the surface in batting and bowling later. The first-inning average score here is 175 and that of the second-inning is 157.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-probable-playing-11"><a href="https://twitter.com/cricketpakcompk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PAK</a>?vs NZ 3rd T20I Probable Playing11</h2>



Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan



New Zealand: Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-dream-11-prediction-fantasy-team">PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I?Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team</h2>



Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam(c), Tom Latham, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Haris Rauf(VC), Matt Henry, Shaheen Afridi



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PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report For 3rd T20I

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Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I: The third match of the five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand was played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today. New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and decided to bat first and scored 163 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. In response, the Pakistan team fought till the last ball but managed to score only 159 runs in 20 overs. With this win, New Zealand made a comeback in the series 2-1.



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<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><h2>In This Article</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#match-details">Match Details</a></li><li class=""><a href="#new-zealand-scorecard">New Zealand Scorecard</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pakistan-scorecard">Pakistan Scorecard</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pakistan-scorecard-1">Pakistan Scorecard</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pakistan-vs-new-zealand-playing-11">Pakistan vs New Zealand Playing 11</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



<ul>
<li>Match: PAK vs NZ, 3rd T20I, New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2023</li>



<li>Date: Monday, April 17, 2023</li>



<li>Toss: New Zealand won the toss and opt to bat</li>



<li>Time: 9:30 PMVenueGaddafi Stadium, Lahore</li>
</ul>



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



Total: 163/5 (20 Overs)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tom Latham (c)</td><td>c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf</td><td>64</td><td>49</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>130.61</td></tr><tr><td>Chad Bowes&nbsp;</td><td>b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>7</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>77.77</td></tr><tr><td>Will Young&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Shadab Khan</td><td>17</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>113.33</td></tr><tr><td>Daryl Mitchell&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>33</td><td>26</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>126.92</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Chapman&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>16</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>177.77</td></tr><tr><td>James Neesham&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Haris Rauf</td><td>10</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>166.66</td></tr><tr><td>Rachin Ravindra&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>8</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>133.33</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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



Total: 158/10 (20 Overs)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan </td><td>run out (Bowes)</td><td>6</td><td>10</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60.00</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (c)</td><td>c Ravindra b Milne</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>16.66</td></tr><tr><td>Fakhar Zaman&nbsp;</td><td>st Latham b Ravindra</td><td>17</td><td>22</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>77.27</td></tr><tr><td>Saim Ayub&nbsp;</td><td>c Latham b Neesham</td><td>10</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Shadab Khan&nbsp;</td><td>c Chapman b Milne</td><td>16</td><td>19</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>84.21</td></tr><tr><td>Imad Wasim&nbsp;</td><td>c Neesham b Ravindra</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60.00</td></tr><tr><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi&nbsp;</td><td>lbw b Sodhi</td><td>6</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Iftikhar Ahmed&nbsp;</td><td>c Mitchell b Neesham</td><td>60</td><td>24</td><td>3</td><td>6</td><td>250.00</td></tr><tr><td>Faheem Ashraf&nbsp;</td><td>c Mitchell b Henry</td><td>27</td><td>14</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>192.85</td></tr><tr><td>Naseem Shah&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Haris Rauf&nbsp;</td><td>c Bowes b Neesham</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-scorecard-1">Pakistan Scorecard</h2>



Total: 159/10 (20 Overs)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tom Latham (c)</td><td>c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf</td><td>64</td><td>49</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>130.61</td></tr><tr><td>Chad Bowes&nbsp;</td><td>b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>7</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>77.77</td></tr><tr><td>Will Young&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Shadab Khan</td><td>17</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>113.33</td></tr><tr><td>Daryl Mitchell&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>33</td><td>26</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>126.92</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Chapman&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>16</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>177.77</td></tr><tr><td>James Neesham&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Haris Rauf</td><td>10</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>166.66</td></tr><tr><td>Rachin Ravindra&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>8</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>133.33</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-vs-new-zealand-playing-11">Pakistan vs New Zealand Playing 11</h2>



Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah



New Zealand: Chad Bowes, Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Ben Lister

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I: New Zealand beat Pakistan in the last over in a thrilling match

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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: The fourth match of the five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi from 8:00 PM tomorrow (Thursday).



A total of three T20 matches have been played so far, in which Pakistan has won two matches while New Zealand has won one match. On the one hand, Pakistan captain Babar Azam will hit the ground running with the idea of winning the series, on the other, New Zealand captain Tom Latham would like to win the fourth match and even the series at 2-2.



The first three matches of the series were played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bat first in the first two matches, winning both matches. But in the third match, New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and decided to bat first, which New Zealand won.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Match Details</h2>



<ul>
<li>Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 4th T20I, New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2023</li>



<li>Day: Thursday</li>



<li>Date: April 20, 2023</li>



<li>Time: 8:00 PM</li>



<li>Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi (Pakistan)</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Pitch Report</h2>



Both bowlers and batsmen can succeed on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium's surface. On this pitch, choosing to bowl first after winning the toss turns out to be the most advantageous move because it is simple to bat and win in the second innings.



In the 24 ODI games that have been played here thus far, 12 have been won by the team that batted first and 12 by the team that bowled first. At the Rawalpindi Stadium, three T20 matches have been played thus far, and in all three, the team batting second has dominated.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Probable Playing11</h2>



PAKISTAN: Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan



NEW ZEALAND: Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team</h2>



<ul>
<li>Batters: Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman</li>



<li>Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Latham</li>



<li>All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Jimmy Neesham</li>



<li>Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Matt Henry, Haris Rauf, Adam Milne</li>
</ul>



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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report For 4th T20I

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PAK vs NZ 5th T20I Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report For 5th T20I: At the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, the final game of the five-game T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played tomorrow (Monday).



The series has seen four games played so far, with Pakistan holding a 2-1 advantage. Rain prevented the fourth match from being completed. The Pakistani squad would also win the series if it prevails in this final T20 game. Likewise, if New Zealand prevails in this final T-20 game, the series score will be 2-2. Pakistan's side will still be eligible to win the series if this game is also postponed due to inclement weather.



If you look at how the series has gone up to this point, it appears that the Pakistani squad will win this last game because the New Zealand batters have been observed falling to Pakistani bowlers throughout the series. However, the New Zealand team is renowned for pulling off major upsets. It will be fascinating to watch who wins the last game of the series.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



<ul>
<li>Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th T20I</li>



<li>Date: April 24, 2023</li>



<li>Day: Monday</li>



<li>Time: 8:00 PM</li>



<li>Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-5th-t-20-i-pitch-report">PAK vs NZ 5th T20I Pitch Report</h2>



We write the pitch report on the basis of the last few matches played in a stadium, but not many international matches have been played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan, due to which we do not have proper stats.



There have been 24 matches played at this venue in all, with 12 victories going to the side that bats first and 12 victories going to the team that bowls. This demonstrates that the surface is favorable for both bowlers and batsmen. Here, the match will be won by the squad with the best-performing player.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-5th-t-20-i-probable-playing-11">PAK vs NZ 5th T20I Probable Playing11</h2>



PAKISTAN



Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan



NEW ZEALAND



Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-5th-t-20-i-dream-11-prediction-fantasy-team">PAK vs NZ 5th T20I Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team</h2>



<ul>
<li>Batters: Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman</li>



<li>Wicket-Keepers: Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan</li>



<li>All-rounders: Jimmy Neesham, Shadab Khan</li>



<li>Bowlers: Matt Henry, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Adam Milne</li>
</ul>



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PAK vs NZ 5th T20I Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report For 5th T20I

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PAK VS NZ 5th T20I: New Zealand won the 5th T20 international against Pakistan by six wickets. All credit goes to Mark Chapman, who played a fantastic knock of 104* runs, James Neesham scored 45* runs, and Blair Tickner, who picked three crucial wickets.&nbsp;



In the first Inning, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Pakistan" rel="nofollow">Pakistan </a>came to bat, both Babar and Rizwan made a partnership of 51 runs. After that, Haris and Ayub got out on duck. Iftikhar Ahmed played a power-hitting knock of 36 runs, and Imad Wasim (31*) supported his team to set 193 runs. Mohammed Rizwan played a terrific knock of 98* runs in the final T20I against NZ.&nbsp;



In the second innings,<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=new+zealand" rel="nofollow"> New Zealand</a> played outstanding cricket and won the match by six wickets in Rawalpindi. Once again, Mark Chapman played a match-winning knock of 104 runs, helping New Zealand to level the series. 



After a poor start from New Zealand Openers, Mark Chapman and James Neesham made a historic partnership of 121 runs. Only Shaheen and Imad took two wickets but couldn't lead their team to victory.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mark Chapman knocks the first century:</h2>



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For the first time in the history of New Zealand Cricket, Mark Chapman became the first batter who scored a century against Pakistan on Pakistani soil in T20I cricket. 



The Match-winning innings came from Mark Chapman helped New Zealand multiple times in this series. In five T20I, he scored 290 runs with two half-centuries and one century with a strike rate of 165.5.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">James Neesham Shines with ball and bat in this series:</h2>



James Neesham performed Phenomenal with the bat and played a knock of 45 runs in the final T20I of the series. Neesham bowled very well in this series and picked a total of 5 wickets in 5 matches. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Another blunder from the Pakistan team:</h2>



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Pakistan won the first two matches of this series but failed to win the next three games in which he lost two matches. New Zealand drew the series at 2-2 against Pakistan, and it was another setback after they lost the series against <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Afghanistan" rel="nofollow">Afghanistan</a>. 



The overall performance of Pakistan in this series is outstanding, but New Zealand outperformed Pakistan in the last three T20Is. Player of the match and Player of the series goes to Mark Chapman for his valuable 290 runs in five matches for his team. New Zealand players played outstanding cricket in the last three matches of the Pakistan tour.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs NZ Playing11 of 5th T20I match:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Pakistan Playing XI</td><td>New Zealand Playing XI</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan(Wk)</td><td>Tom Latham(C &amp; Wk)</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam(C)</td><td>Chad Bowes</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammed Harris</td><td>Will Young</td></tr><tr><td>Saim Ayub</td><td>Daryl Mitchell</td></tr><tr><td>Shadab Khan</td><td>James Neesham</td></tr><tr><td>Iftikhar Ahmed</td><td>Mark Chapman</td></tr><tr><td>Imad Wasim</td><td>Adam Milne</td></tr><tr><td>Faheem Ashraf</td><td>Rachin Ravindra</td></tr><tr><td>Shaheen Afridi</td><td>Henry Shipley</td></tr><tr><td>Haris Rauf</td><td>Ish Sodhi</td></tr><tr><td>Ihsanullah</td><td>Blair Tickner</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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PAK VS NZ 5th T20I: Mark Chapman's Century Tied The T20I Series between Pakistan and New Zealand

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PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Dream 11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report For 1st ODI: After the five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand, now the time has come for the five-match ODI series to be played between the two teams. The first two out of five ODIs will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, while the remaining three matches will be played at the National Stadium, Karachi. The whole match will start at 3:30 in the afternoon.



<ul>
<li>April 27 - PAK vs NZ 1st ODI&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>April 29 - PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>May 03 - PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>May 05 - PAK vs NZ 4th ODI&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>May 07 - PAK vs NZ 5th ODI&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



The T20 series match between both teams was very exciting. The first two matches of the series were won by Pakistan, while in the third match, New Zealand made a strong comeback and defeated Pakistan. The same fourth match could not be completed due to rain. In the fifth and last match, New Zealand defeated Pakistan to level the series at 2-2.



Apart from winning the series, the mindset of both the teams will also be on preparing for the ODI World Cup to be held later this year. Pakistan will be captained by Babar Azam during the series, while the New Zealand team will be led by Tom Latham in Kane Williamson's absence.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#match-details">Match Details</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-1st-odi-pitch-report">PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Pitch Report</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-1st-odi-expected-playing-xi">PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Expected Playing XI</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-1st-odi-dream-xi-team">PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Dream XI Team</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-top-picks">PAK vs NZ Top Picks</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-full-squads">PAK vs NZ Full Squads</a></li></ul></nav></div>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



<ul>
<li>Series: New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2023</li>



<li>Match: PAK vs NZ, 1st ODI</li>



<li>Date: April 27, 2023</li>



<li>Day: Thursday</li>



<li>Time: 3:00 PM</li>



<li>Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-1st-odi-pitch-report">PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Pitch Report</h2>



The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has not seen a lot of cricket games. However, the team batting first has won 12 of the 24 ODI matches that have been played thus far, while the side batting in the second innings has only won 12 of those matches. This demonstrates how the pitch is good for both bowling and batting.



<ul>
<li>Highest Team Innings: 329/6 (Pakistan)</li>



<li>Lowest Team Innings: 104 (Zimbabwe)</li>



<li>Highest Run Chase Achieved: 278/7 (New Zealand)</li>



<li>Last ODI Match: 03/11/2020</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-1st-odi-expected-playing-xi">PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Expected Playing XI</h2>



PAKISTAN EXPECTED PLAYING 11: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf



NEW ZEALAND EXPECTED PLAYING 11: Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Colin de Grandhomme, Cole McConchie, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry, Hamish Bennett



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-1st-odi-dream-xi-team">PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Dream XI Team</h2>



Babar Azam (C), Tom Latham (VC), Mohammad Rizwan, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Finn Allen, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Matt Henry, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-top-picks">PAK vs NZ Top Picks</h2>



<ul>
<li>Batsman: Babar Azam, Finn Allen</li>



<li>All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, Rachin Ravindra</li>



<li>Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Matt Henry</li>



<li>Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-full-squads">PAK vs NZ Full Squads</h2>



Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Ihsanullah, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, and Usama Mir.



New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham(c), Mark Chapman, Chad Bowes, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Henry Shipley, Blair Tickner, Tom Blundell (wk), Benjamin Lister, Adam Milne, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Will Young



READ:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-nz-odi-schedule-full-squads-venue-timing-streaming-and-more-new-zealand-tour-of-pakistan-2023/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-nz-odi-schedule-full-squads-venue-timing-streaming-and-more-new-zealand-tour-of-pakistan-2023/"> </a><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-nz-odi-schedule-full-squads-venue-timing-streaming-and-more-new-zealand-tour-of-pakistan-2023/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-nz-odi-schedule-full-squads-venue-timing-streaming-and-more-new-zealand-tour-of-pakistan-2023/">PAK vs NZ ODI Schedule, Full Squads, Venue, Timing, Streaming, and More</a>

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Dream 11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report For 1st ODI

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PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Match Highlights; In the first ODI match, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by five wickets: Following the five-match T20 series, New Zealand and Pakistan are currently playing a five-match ODI series. The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi hosted the first game of the ODI series today. In this game, the New Zealand team batted first and amassed 288 runs in 50 overs. The Pakistani squad responded by chasing down the target in 48.3 overs, taking a 1-0 series lead.



The second match of the series will be played at the same venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 3:00 pm on Saturday.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



<ul>
<li>Match: PAK vs NZ, 1st ODI, New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2023</li>



<li>Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023</li>



<li>Toss: Pakistan won the toss and opt to bowl</li>



<li>Time: 4:00 PM</li>



<li>Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</li>



<li>Result: Pakistan won by 5 Wickets</li>
</ul>



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



After winning the toss, Pakistani captain Babar Azam chose to bowl first. In retaliation, the New Zealand squad scored 288 runs in 50 overs while losing seven wickets. Will Young, the New Zealand team's opening batsman, amassed 86 runs in 78 balls for his team by hitting eight fours and two sixes. Daryl Mitchell scored 113 runs in 115 balls without him, using 11 fours and a six to do so. The New Zealand squad got off to a good start, but the middle-order?batsmen struggled to score runs quickly due to which the New Zealand team could not cross the 300 runs mark. 



For Pakistan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Afridi each took two wickets. Naseem Shah bowled economically, giving only 29 runs in 10 overs and taking two wickets. Spinner Shadab Khan also got a wicket.



Total: 288-7 (50 Overs)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Will Young&nbsp;</td><td>c Haris Rauf b Shadab Khan</td><td>86</td><td>78</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>110.25</td></tr><tr><td>Chad Bowes&nbsp;</td><td>c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf</td><td>18</td><td>26</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>69.23</td></tr><tr><td>Daryl Mitchell&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>113</td><td>115</td><td>11</td><td>1</td><td>98.26</td></tr><tr><td>Tom Latham (c)</td><td>lbw b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>20</td><td>36</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>55.55</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Chapman&nbsp;</td><td>b Haris Rauf</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>107.14</td></tr><tr><td>Henry Nicholls&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>20</td><td>21</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>95.23</td></tr><tr><td>Rachin Ravindra&nbsp;</td><td>c Mohammad Nawaz b Naseem Shah</td><td>9</td><td>9</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Adam Milne&nbsp;</td><td>b Naseem Shah</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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



Pakistani innings were started by Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq. There was a 124-run partnership for the first wicket for both batsmen. Fakhar Zaman scored 117 runs in 114 balls with the help of 13 fours and a six. Imam-ul-Haq scored 60 runs in 65 balls with five fours and a six.



Babar Azam made a change in the batting order and batted at number three. He scored 49 runs in 46 balls with the help of three fours and a six. While wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan played an inning of 42 runs in 34 balls, with the help of which the Pakistani team defeated New Zealand while chasing the target of 288 runs for the loss of five wickets in 48.3 overs.



Total: 291-5 (48.5 Overs)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>M</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Fakhar Zaman&nbsp;</td><td>c Bowes b Ravindra</td><td>117</td><td>114</td><td>194</td><td>13</td><td>1</td><td>102.63</td></tr><tr><td>Imam-ul-Haq&nbsp;</td><td>lbw b Sodhi</td><td>60</td><td>65</td><td>95</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>92.30</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (c)</td><td>c Latham b Milne</td><td>49</td><td>46</td><td>66</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>106.52</td></tr><tr><td>Shan Masood&nbsp;</td><td>c Nicholls b Milne</td><td>1</td><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8.33</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan </td><td>not out</td><td>42</td><td>34</td><td>48</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>123.52</td></tr><tr><td>Agha Salman&nbsp;</td><td>c Latham b Tickner</td><td>7</td><td>10</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>70.00</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Nawaz&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>8</td><td>10</td><td>14</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>80.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-vs-new-zealand-playing-11">Pakistan vs New Zealand Playing 11</h2>



Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf



New Zealand: Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner



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PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Match Highlights: In the first ODI match, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by five wickets

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Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the tournament, which will begin on 19th February. 
Pat Cummins suffered an ankle injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and missed the ongoing Test tour to injury due to the same and also the birth of his second child. The fast bowler since then has been out of action and hasn't resumed any kind of bowling. 
Pat Cummins hasn't gained his full fitness and it is highly likely that he will be missing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This will be a massive blow as not only will they miss the quality bowler but also the captain, who took them to win the ICC World Cup 2023. 
In the absence of Pat Cummins, Australia is likely to give the leadership role to either Travis Head or Steve Smith. The latter has been leading the team in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, and under his leadership, Australia won the first game of the series by a massive margin. 
The development was confirmed by Australia head coach Andrew McDonald, saying that Pat Cummins is highly likely to be unavailable. He also talked about giving leadership roles to Steve Smith and Travis Head. Speaking to SEN, he said:
"Pat Cummins hasn't been able to resume any type of bowling so he's heavily unlikely, so that would mean that we do need a captain. Steve Smith and Travis Head are the two that we've been having conversations with while we've been building out that Champions Trophy team along with Pat back home. They'll be the two that we look at for that leadership post." 
<h2>Josh Hazlewood is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Apart from Pat Cummins, star pacer Josh Hazlewood also is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The fast bowler is battling with a hip issue, which he faced in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He, too, hasn't bowled since then and is against time to recover. 
His absence could be a big blow as well as he has been one of the consistent players for the team. Pat Cummins, along with Hazlewood, are now among the three Australia players to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Earlier, Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the tournament.
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Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Massive blow for Australia! Pat Cummins and star pacer ruled out of the tournament

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In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. <o:p></o:p>
On this special occasion of Cristiano Ronaldo birthday, we have brought you details of his car collection along with information about some of his major achievements. So, let's begin today's article.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday - Top 5 Expensive Cars<o:p></o:p></h2>
The first car in Cristiano Ronaldo's garage is the Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £9 million. This hypercar is extremely rare, with only 10 units produced globally. It features a highly powerful engine capable of reaching top speeds. This car is a perfect blend of luxury and performance and is one of Ronaldo's prized possessions.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Bugatti Chiron<o:p></o:p></h3>
The second rare car in his garage is the Bugatti Chiron, valued at €2 million. Known for its speed and engine excellence, this is another high-performance vehicle owned by Ronaldo.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">McLaren Senna<o:p></o:p></h3>
The third car, which is both powerful and expensive, is the McLaren Senna, priced at €1 million. Designed for both road and track use, this car is named after the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. It is an exceptional vehicle in Ronaldo's collection.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Ferrari F12 TDF<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fourth car in Ronaldo’s garage is the Ferrari F12 TDF. This is a limited edition car, produced in very small numbers worldwide. It is celebrated for its powerful engine and is a favorite among car enthusiasts.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Rolls-Royce Cullinan<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fifth car, which makes Cristiano Ronaldos birthday even more special, is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Known for its luxury and comfort, this car offers a rare combination of performance and a lavish driving experience.<o:p></o:p>
Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special car collection is truly exciting and amazing. Apart from these, he owns many more cars, but today, on this special occasion, we have highlighted only five of them. Each of these cars represents a significant financial investment, showcasing Ronaldo’s immense love for cars and the luxurious lifestyle he leads.<o:p></o:p>
Recently, Samay appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he did comedy with Indian legend Amitabh Bachchan. A special influencer episode of the show featured other famous YouTubers and comedians like Bhuvan Bam and Tanmay Bhat.<o:p></o:p>
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Samay’s journey from printing engineering to stand-up comedy has been quite inspiring. His life is full of humor, and he is an incredibly talented comedian. Watching his videos can instantly lift your mood, as his natural humor connects with millions of people in India.

In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. 

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday, Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze You

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday: Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze To You

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI: The ODI series between India and England, the two powerhouse teams, will commence on February 6 with the first ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. As the two big guns prepare to take on each other, all eyes will be on the thrilling individual battle that can shape the series. 
This high-stakes encounter promises some intense face-offs between world-class players. With the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the top order of India and Jos Buttler and Joe Root for England, the series is going to be tough for bowlers and the stakes are high for the contest. Let's take a closer look at the key player battles to watch out for in IND vs ENG 1st ODI:
<h2>Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI</h2>
<h3>1- Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer</h3>
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been struggling with form in recent times, particularly against pace. His vulnerability around the off-stump was exposed during the Test series against Australia, where he repeatedly fell to deliveries in that channel. The trend continued in his only Ranji Trophy appearance, where he failed in both innings against similar deliveries. Additionally, short-pitched bowling is emerging as another concern, making him a prime target for England’s pace spearhead, Jofra Archer.
Archer has already enjoyed success against Rohit in the T20 format, dismissing him three times in just 29 deliveries while conceding only 23 runs. This translates to an impressive strike rate of under 10 balls per wicket against the Indian captain. However, Rohit is known for his ability to adapt quickly to different conditions, and he has proven his resilience time and again. If he can counter Archer’s pace and movement, this battle could be a defining one in the first ODI.
<h3>2- Virat Kohli vs Brydon Carse/Gus Atkinson</h3>
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With only one of Brydon Carse or Gus Atkinson likely to feature in England’s playing XI, whoever gets the nod will have a crucial role to play against Virat Kohli. Both pacers possess the skill set needed to challenge the modern master of white-ball cricket, especially around his well-documented weakness outside the off-stump. During the Test series against Australia, Kohli repeatedly fell to deliveries in the fifth-stump channel, edging behind—a vulnerability that Atkinson and Carse have the accuracy to exploit.
Unlike express pacers like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who rely on raw speed, Atkinson and Carse focus more on control and precision. This makes them an even bigger threat to Kohli early in his innings, as they can keep him guessing with disciplined lines. While there aren’t many head-to-head statistics available for this contest, the impact of this battle could be significant in shaping the match’s outcome.
<h3>3- Jos Buttler vs Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Jos Buttler, one of England’s most recognized cricketers in India, has been in fine form recently. A well-rounded and technically sound batter, he has very few weaknesses that bowlers have successfully exploited. However, if there is one bowler who could trouble him, it is India’s seasoned pacer, Mohammed Shami.
Shami holds a statistical edge over Buttler in ODIs, having dismissed him five times in just 67 deliveries. While Buttler has managed to score 57 runs off those balls, Shami’s ability to generate movement and maintain a probing line makes him a serious threat. With his knack for producing sharp seam movement and late swing, Shami will look to unsettle Buttler early and continue his dominance in this intriguing contest.
4- Joe Root vs Axar Patel/Ravindra Jadeja
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England’s right-handed batting maestro, Joe Root, has historically struggled against Jasprit Bumrah, particularly in Indian conditions. However, with Bumrah unavailable for this series, India may turn to spin as their primary weapon against him.
Despite being an exceptional player of spin, Root has shown vulnerability against left-arm off-spinners in the past. With no Bumrah to trouble him with pace and movement, India could look to exploit this weakness by deploying their spinners strategically. In the absence of their pace spearhead, setting a spin trap for Root might be India’s best bet to keep him in check.

The IND vs ENG 1st ODI will feature key battles, including Rohit vs Archer, Kohli vs Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs Shami, and Root vs India’s spin trap. These matchups could shape the game’s outcome.

Crucial player battles—Rohit vs. Archer, Kohli vs. Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs. Shami, and Root vs. spin—will define IND vs ENG 1st ODI.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI Ft. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

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IND vs ENG: After the T20 series concluded, as Mohammed Shami returned to the shortest format for India after a huge span of absence from the format, the World Cup 2023 hero is back playing a crucial hand in the ODI series against England, which will begin on the 6th of February. 
 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammed Shami </a>has had a decent T20 return with 3 wickets across 2 games played and is considered one of the greatest ODI bowlers for India of all time. Especially in the absence of legendary pacer Bumrah, Shami is the most experienced pacer to lead the Indian pace attack. 
 
Ever since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Shami will play his first one-day international match, supposedly at the Vidarbha Stadium tomorrow. Ahead of the vital clash, Mohammed Shami will enter the field with 195 wickets to his name in the longest limited-overs format. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">A Glimpse into Mohammed Shami’s Career </h2>
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A peek into Mohammed Shami's stunning career despite injuries (Image Credit: X)
Shami, the Indian fast bowler, began his journey from the T20 Trophy starring for Bengal back in 2010, where he had one of the best debuts ever. Shami played for several franchises in the IPL the Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_Knight_Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, and Gujarat Titans, where he picked 127 career wickets in the franchise-level cricket tournament. 
 
Shami has played over three World Cups for India ever since his debut in 2013, as he has been India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the CWC, playing over three editions in 2015, 2019 and 2023. With 450+ career wickets in the Men in Blue’s jersey, Shami, despite participation in several WTC and CWC games, could never be seen on the podium, though he won several individual records, the last being named the Player of the Tournament in the 2023 World Cup. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">List of Bowlers fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets</h2>
 
Shami, who has appeared in 101 games and is only 5-wickets away from the remarkable 200 wicket mark, is like Australian modern-day legendary fast bowler <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Starc">Mitchell Starc</a>, who also has 200+ wickets and reached the milestone in just 102 matches and the 101 bowling innings. 
 
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Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 104
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Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 107
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Brett Lee (Australia) – 112
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Allan Donald (South Africa) – 117
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Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 118
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Shane Warne (Australia) – 125
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Makhaya Ntini (South Africa) – 126
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 127
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Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 129
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Other bowlers included the above-written, who also achieved the amazing 200 wickets in least time, with Shami threatening the top spot of Mitchell Starc since he will play his 102nd match in the ODI format and will also play his 101 innings in the white-ball match, as he is just 5-wickets away from being named the greatest ever in the game. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Fastest to 200 ODI wickets for India</h2>
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Shami to surpass Agarkar for fastest 200 ODI Wickets for India (Image Credit: X)
The current Indian selection committee head,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Agarkar"> Ajit Agarkar</a>, picked the fastest 200 wickets for India as the veteran pacer achieved the feat in just 133 games and ended his career with 288 wickets in the format. 
 
So far, only 7 Indian bowlers have crossed the 200-wicket mark; Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath have picked over 300+ ODI wickets, while Zaheer Khan, Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, and Ravindra Jadeja have also picked over 200 wickets for the Men in Blue. 
 
<h3>Most Wickets for India in ODIs:</h3>
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Anil Kumble – 334
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Javagal Srinath – 315
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Ajit Agarkar – 288
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Zaheer Khan – 269
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Harbhajan Singh – 265
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Kapil Dev – 253
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Harbhajan Singh – 220
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Venkatesh Prasad – 196
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Zaheer Khan – 195
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Irfan Pathan – 173
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Kuldeep Yadav – 172
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IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami nearing big record in ODIs ahead of the First ODI vs England

Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI format and will be eyeing a world record on his return in the first ODI against England.

IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami eyeing a World record in the 1st ODI against England

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In what promises to be an exciting and thrilling contest, Steve Smith-led Australia and Dhananjaya de Silva's Sri Lanka are set to lock horns versus each other in the second and the last match of the two-match Test-Series at the Galle International Stadium of Galle from the 6th of February onwards (Wednesday). 
In the opening encounter of the series, the Mighty Aussies secured a comfortable victory by an inning and 242 runs and this win helped them to take an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the two-match series. In such a situation, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka would be looking to make a strong comeback by rectifying their mistakes in the second match. 
Ahead of this exciting contest, some thrilling player battles will be seen taking place between the star players of both teams which can go on to affect the outcome of the match. We will be taking a look at those player battles in this article
While the Kangaroos have already taken the lead in the series, the home side will have the chance to make a strong comeback by taking advantage of the home conditions on offer. It will be interesting to see which team finishes out on top in these player battles and which team succumbs to the pressure. 
<h2>Dinesh Chandimal versus Matthew Kuhnemann</h2>
Australia's left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann failed to create an impact with the ball in the first ball, ending the match with 0 scalps to his name but he can trouble Sri Lankan batters on the spinning track of Galle. 
This will be especially very challenging for experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal. He is a good player of spin, has a good record against them and also he knows the conditions of Galle quite well but the variations of Kuhnemann can trouble him in the second Test-Match.
<h2>Prabhat Jayasuriya versus Usman Khawaja</h2>
Australia's experienced opening batter Usman Khawaja is in great form with the bat and he also possesses' an excellent batting record on Subcontinental surfaces. While the Australian team management would be happy to see him performing, they might be a little worried in the 2nd match as experienced left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya can trouble him a lot. 
The 33-year-old has excellent variations up his sleeve and has knack of performing brilliantly in spin-friendly conditions and home conditions. He also got the better of the Southpaw in the opening encounter, dismissing him when he was batting on the score of 232 runs and Jayasuriya would be looking to get the better of Khawaja again in the final match of the series. 
<h2>Other notable player battles</h2>
Apart from the two above-mentioned player battles, the battle between elite Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon and promising Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis will also be worth watching out for. 
Angelo Mathews will have to rely on his batting technique to tackle the speed and swing of Mitchell Starc and at the same time, Asitha Fernando has the ability to trouble the Australian duo of Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne with his pace and bounce.
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Mitchell Starc had Kamindu Mendis strangled down leg side, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 31, 2025 | Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Australia led by Steve Smith secured an easy victory in the opening match of the series by a margin of an innings and 242 runs and took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. In such a situation, the Sri Lankan team would like to make a strong comeback in the series by correcting its mistakes in the second match. In this match, some interesting player battles will be witnessed between the star players of both teams, which can surely affect the outcome of the match

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns versus each other in the 2nd and final Test match of the two match series and while the Kangaroos have already secured an unassailable 1-0 lead, the home side would not like to lower their morale as they would want to execute a perfect comeback in the series. Some exciting player battles are also going to take place and we will be taking a look at them