<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=SL+vs+PAK+2023" rel="nofollow">SL vs PAK 2023</a>: 2nd Test Day 3 Stumps, Pakistan is at 563/5, Leading by 397 runs | Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023:?Pakistan played wonderfully on Day 3, their batters showed good cricket; Abdullah Shafique knocked a Double Century.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Sri+Lanka" rel="nofollow">Sri Lanka</a> and Pakistan are playing the second test match at Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka. After the End of Day 3, Pakistan had a massive lead of 397 runs.



Most interestingly, they are playing their first inning. Salman Ali Agha and Abdullah Shafique made a huge partnership of 149 runs for the fifth wicket.



After scoring a double century, Abdullah Shafique becomes the second Pakistani batter to score a double century in Sri Lanka. Shafique scored 201 runs in 326 balls, and his inning led Pakistan to a strong position.



By the End of Day 2, Pakistan was at 178/2, but they played Phenomenally, and Now, They are at 563/5 by the end of Day 3. All Credit goes to Abdullah Shafique and Salman Ali Algha, who played beautifully in this match.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SL vs PAK 2023 2nd Test Day 3 Summary:</h2>



Salman Ali Agha is at 132* (148), whereas Mohd. Rizwan is at 37* (61), and both are having 95 runs partnership for the sixth wicket. Sarfaraz Ahmed Retires Hurt After balls hit his Head, and Mohd Rizwan was named as Concussion Sub.



As per the International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines, a Concussion Replacement may be allowed if a player has a head or neck injury during the match.



Sri Lankan Bowlers didn't perform their best in this match, and their bowlers took only three wickets on Day 3, Fast Bowler Asitha Fernando took three wickets, and Prabath Jayasuriya took two wickets.



Sri Lankan bowlers failed to break the partnership of Abdullah Shafique and Salman Ali Agha, and it will definitely cost them as Pakistan had a massive lead of 397 runs, and most possibly, they will put 50 more runs on the scoreboard.



Now, Pakistan is in a good position, and they had an advantage in this match because of such a huge lead. This will pressure to the Sri Lankan batting department to score runs quickly on the scoreboard.



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SL vs PAK 2023: 2nd Test Day 3 Stumps, Pakistan is at 563/5, Leading by 397 runs | Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023

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ICC?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=WTC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WTC?</a>Points Table Updated After SL vs PAK 2nd Test 2023 | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Standings:?Pakistan defeated<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=+Sri+Lanka" rel="nofollow"> Sri Lanka </a>by a massive 222 runs in the 2nd Test match at Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan is present at the top position with 24 points in the ICC WTC Points Table.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Pakistan" rel="nofollow">Pakistan </a>won the test series against Sri Lanka by 2-0. The Player of the Series was Salman Ali Agha, who played Phenomenally in the series and contributed with both bat and ball for Pakistan's victory over Sri Lanka.



Pakistan played a dominating cricket in this series; they easily defeated Sri Lanka in the second match. The Player of the Match in the second test was Abdullah Shafique for his excellent knock in the first inning.



Abdullah Shafique played a Fantastic game in the second match and scored 201 runs in 326 balls, whereas Salman Ali Agha showed his skills and scored 132 runs in 154 balls.



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Pakistan Bowlers had bowled well in this series; they never led Sri Lankan batters to form big partnerships, whereas Sri Lanka bowlers failed to do so; they didn't break the Important and massive partnership between Abdullah Shafique and Salman Ali Agha.



Sri Lanka batted first and got all out by scoring 166 runs on the scoreboard, whereas Pakistan scored a massive 576 runs on the scoreboard in their first inning. After their First Inning, Pakistan had a lead of 410 runs.



Sri Lanka's batting collapsed and got all out by scoring just 188 runs on the scoreboard in their second inning and lost the match by 222 runs. Pakistan clean sweeps the two matches test series against Sri Lanka.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Points Table Updated After SL vs PAK 2nd Test 2023:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Position</td><td>Team</td><td>Matches</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Drawn</td><td>Points</td><td>PCT (%)</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>100</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>India</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>66.67%</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Australia</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>26</td><td>54.16</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>England</td><td>4</td><td>1`</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>14</td><td>29.16</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>West Indies</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>16.67%</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>South Africa</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







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ICC WTC Points Table Updated After SL vs PAK 2nd Test 2023| ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 Standings

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to make a massive announcement related to the T20I captaincy of the team. As per the reports in Samaa TV, it is learned that Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Haris are being considered for the role in the shortest format of the game. 
The reports claimed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will be taking the final decision. This means that Mohammad Rizwan's stint in the T20I is all set to be over, with the Pakistan National Cricket Team all set to undergo transition in the T20I Team. 
Since the last few days, there have been a lot of reports that claimed that Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and other senior players won't be part of the T20I setup anymore. The PCB is all set to give a platform to the consistent performers of domestic cricket. 
<h2>Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam under massive scanner for their poor outing in ODIs as well as T20Is</h2>
Mohammad Rizwan, along with Babar Azam, came under massive scanner for their poor outing in ODIs as well as T20Is. One of the major talking points about them has been their strike rate, which has often cost the Pakistan National Cricket Team in some crucial encounters. 
However, with PCB all set to move on from them, the onus will be on Salman Agha or Mohammad Harris to take the two forward. They are two of the explosive batters in the Pakistan Cricket, and with their ability to change the game in a short span of time, they will be a perfect fit for the role.
The clear picture related to the T20I captaincy of the Pakistan National Cricket Team will come when the PCB announces the squad for the New Zealand T20Is. It will mark the beginning of a new era in the Pakistan Cricket and they would be hoping to stage a strong comeback. 
Pakistan National Cricket Team, since the last few months, have failed a massive downfall. In the recent ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Mohammad Rizwan-led side faced a group-stage exit and failed to win even a single game in the tournament despite being hosts.
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Pakistan Cricket Board to name new T20I captain soon {PC:X}

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to make a massive announcement related to the T20I captaincy of the team.

The reports claimed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will be taking the final decision.

PCB finalises Mohammad Rizwan's replacement in T20Is, this player all set to become captain

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Pakistan's Cricket governing body, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday, 4th of March, unveiled the squad of the Men's National Team for the upcoming home white-ball series versus New Zealand, set to commence from the 16th of March. 
The bilateral event will consist of five T20 international games and three One Day International matches, starting from the 16th March and culminating on the 5th of April. 
Batting All-Rounder Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the captain of Pakistan's T20 International team for the five-match series versus the Kiwis, scheduled to take place between March 16 to March 26. Shadab Khan will serve as his deputy. 
Wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan will continue handling the leadership duties of the team in One Day Cricket while Salman Ali Agha will be the vice-captain for the three-match ODI series against the Black Caps, which commences from the 29th of March and ends on the 5th of April. 
The decision to appoint the duo of Salma Ali Agha &amp; Shadab Khan as the captain and vice-captain of the T20i side has been taken with an eye on two major forthcoming International tournaments: The Men's Asia Cup 2025 (September 2025) and the ICC Men's T20i World Cup (February to March 2026).
The 31-year-old batting all-rounder previously captained the National team in the T20 International series versus Zimbabwe in 2024, where he helped the Shaheens secure a 2-1 series win. As part of their preparations for next year's mega event, the 2026 T20 World Cup, the two-time runners-up will take part in at least five T20 International matches in the Asia Cup 2025 
Additionally, they will also play a three-match T20 International series against the Windies (July), Afghanistan (August), Ireland (September), Sri Lanka (November), South Africa (September - October) and Australia (January 2026)
Wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan will continue captaining the ODI team as the Green Shirts prepare to participate in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027, which will be played in the African nations of South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Aqib Javed will continue as the interim head coach for the series against New Zealand. His initial tenure as the head coach was slated to last until the conclusion of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, but his coaching duties have been extended until PCB finds a permanent option. Mohammad Yousuf, on the other hand, has been appointed as the batting coach of the National Team. 
<h2>Pakistan's tour of New Zealand 2025: Pakistan's T20i and ODI squad</h2>
Pakistan's 16 member T20i squad versus New Zealand - Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain), Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Omair Bin Yousaf, Sufyan Moqim, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Usman Khan. 
Pakistan's 15 member ODI squad versus New Zealand: Mohammad Rizwan (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha (Vice-Captain), Akif Javed, Faheem Ashraf, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Khushdil Shah, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Ali, Naseem Shah, Muhammed Irfan Khan, Tayyab Tahir and Sufyan Moqim.
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Pakistan cricket squad: Pakistan's squad for the T20i and ODI series versus New Zealand | Image Credits: X (One Cricket)

Pakistan cricket squad: Pakistan's ODI and T20I teams for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand have been revealed. Following the Champions Trophy fiasco, the teams have undergone significant alteration. Shadab Khan has returned, while Mohammad Rizwan is no longer the T20I captain.

PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam dropped, Salman Ali Agha the captain as PCB unveil Pakistan's squad for the New Zealand series

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a strong step towards the 7 key players of the team. As per the reports in the Pakistan team, it is learned a fine of 3.3 million rupees was imposed on players from the Multan Test against England last October to the South Africa series. 
The PCB has imposed bans on the players for violating discipline. All-rounder Aamer Jamal has faced the highest ban of approximately 1.4 million rupees. This was because he wrote "804" on his cap during one of the Test matches that he played. 
Apart from Aamer Jamal, young players Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, and Abdullah Shafique also faced massive fines. The young players returned late to the hotel during the Australia tour and were fined 500,000 rupees each. Not only them but three more players were fined by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). 
During the South Africa tour, Sufyan Muqeem, Usman Khan, Abbas Afridi, and some fast bowlers were fined 200 dollars each for being two minutes late returning to the hotel at night. But, it didn't cost them much as the fine that was imposed on them was given back to them as a reward for winning the ODI series. 
<h2> PCB has been very strict on their players because of their indiscipline</h2>
For the last few months, PCB has been very strict on their players because of their indiscipline. The step taken by the management surely would've sent a strong message to the other players of the team, especially with the New Zealand tour around the corner. 
Pakistan now are all set to lock horns with New Zealand in the white-ball series. The two teams will be playing against each other in the five-match T20I series followed by the three-match ODI series. After the horrible show in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the series will mark a new era for the team. 
Pakistan, in the T20Is, has named a completely different team. A lot of youngsters have been given opportunities while big names in Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped. But they have retained their place in the ODIs.
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Apart from Aamer Jamal, young players Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, and Abdullah Shafique also faced massive fines.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a strong step towards the 7 key players of the team. As per the reports in the Pakistan team, it is learned a fine of 3.3 million rupees was imposed on players

PCB imposes heavy fines on 7 BIG PLAYERS including Saim Ayub, and Salman Agha for violating discipline, 3.3 million rupees docked

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PAK vs NZ T20 Live Streaming in India: The first encounter of the five-match T20 International series between the New Zealand National Cricket Team and the Pakistan National Cricket Team is slated to be played on Sunday, 16th of March at the Hagley Oval Stadium in Christchurch. The match will commence from 6:45 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
Both teams recently squared off versus each other during the tri-series in Pakistan last month and also met each other in the Champions Trophy, where the Kiwis dominated the Shaheens as they secured wins in all three games. 
Now, both sides will be seen clashing against each other in the five-match T20i series. Michael Bracewell will handle the leadership duties of the Blackcaps while Salman Ali Agha will be the captain of Pakistan. Apart from this, there are many star players in both the teams. Experienced players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are not part of the team in Pakistan.
The last T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand was held in April of 2024 where the five-match series was tied 2-2. Both the teams won two matches each. In such a situation, an exciting T20 series will be expected once again between the two rivals. 
<h3>PAK vs NZ 1st T20: Head-2-Head record in T20 Internationals. </h3>
New Zealand and Pakistan have clashed 44 times in the T20 format versus each other, in which Pakistan seems to have the upper hand. The Green Shirts have secured wins in 23 out of 44 matches. Whereas the Kiwis have won on 19 occasions.
This shows that the Pakistani team have an advantage over New Zealand in the shortest format of the game. But, the Kiwis may get the advantage of playing at home.
<h2>PAK vs NZ 1st T20: Pitch Report &amp; Weather Forecast of the Hagley Oval Stadium, Christchurch</h2>
The pitch at Hagley Oval is a balanced one, which provides assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Fast bowlers may get movement with the ball in the beginning, while spinners may come into play later. A score of 160-170 is considered competitive at this ground. The team that wins the toss may decide to bowl first.
Talking about the weather report, according to the weather forecast reports of AccuWeather, the sun will shine brightly in the blue skies of Christchurch and the chances of rain intervening with the match are zero. The maximum temperature is anticipated to hover in the 26 degrees Celsius zone while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 14 degrees Celsius. 
<h3>PAK vs NZ 1st T20: Probable Playing 11's of both teams</h3>
<h4>Pakistan's Probable Playing 11</h4>
1. Omair Yousuf
2. Hasan Nawaz
3. Salman Ali Agha (Captain) 
4. Mohammad Haris (WK) 
5. Shadab Khan
6. Khushdil Shah
7. Shaheen Shah Afridi
8. Jahandad Khan
9. Abrar Ahmed
10. Haris Rauf
11. Mohammad Ali

<h4>New Zealand's probable Playing 11</h4>
1. Finn Allen
2. Mark Chapman
3. Tim Seifert (WK) 
4. Michael Bracewell (Captain) 
5. Daryl Mitchell
6. Mitchell Hay
7. Jimmy Neesham
8. Ish Sodhi
9. Kyle Jamieson
10. Ben Sears
11. Jacob Duffy
<h3>HOT PICKS for the Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st T20i</h3>
<h3>Pakistan</h3>
Shadab Khan - Experienced spin bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan is making his comeback to the Pakistani team after a really long time. He wasn't part of the Champions Trophy team due to his lean run of form with the ball and now that he's back, he will be looking to make a statement to the selectors by performing well. He will contribute from both his batting and bowling and he will also be a good captaincy pick.
Shaheen Shah Afridi - Left arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi will been spearheading the Pakistani bowling attack against the Kiwis and his contributions with the ball will have a key role in his side's success. The pace friendly conditions of New Zealand will help him and he is will be a top pick against this opposition.
Salman Ali Agha - Salman Ali Agha was recently appointed as the captain of the Pakistan National Cricket Team by the selectors. He's a really experienced player who knows how to deliver in crunch situations and his ability to contribute with both bat &amp; ball makes him an excellent pick for your fantasy teams. 
<h3>New Zealand</h3>
Michael Bracewell - New Zealand skipper Michael Bracewell is a top all-rounder and has scored a total of 259 runs while also dismissing 28 batters in 27 T20 International matches. He's coming into this series on the back of a solid five wicket haul versus India in the Champions Trophy Final and he will surely prove to be an amazing pick for your fantasy teams. 
Finn Allen - New Zealand's Finn Allen is an explosive batter who opens the innings and he has amassed 1,147 runs in 47 matches. He scored back-to-back hundreds against Pakistan during their previous T20 series in New Zealand and he will be looking to dominate the Pakistani bowlers again. He will prove to be a good captaincy pick.
Daryl Mitchell - Experienced All-rounder Daryl Mitchell will play an important role in the middle-order and the 32-year-old has been in good form leading upto this series versus Pakistan.
<h2>Best Dream 11 Team for the 1st T20i between Pakistan and New Zealand</h2>
Wicketkeepers - Tim Seifert
Batters - Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell
All-rounders - Michael Bracewell, Salman Ali Agha , Shadab Khan and James Neesham
Bowlers - Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Will O'Rourke and Abbas Afridi
<h3>PAK vs NZ 1st T20i: Best Captain &amp; Vice-Captain options</h3>
Shadab Khan, Michael Bracewell, Tim Seifert, Salman Ali Agha and Daryl Mitchell
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PAK vs NZ T20 Live Streaming in India: The opening Twenty20 International of the five-match series between New Zealand and Pakistan will take place in Christchurch. Following the 2025 Champions Trophy, this will be the first task for both teams. With a few new names added, New Zealand will have the most players absent from the Champions Trophy 2025. Michael Bracewell is their new captain as well. With their T20I pick, Pakistan has also surprised many people. Salman Agha has been given the captaincy duties, hence players like Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan are not in the squad.

PAK vs NZ 1st T20: Dream 11 Prediction, best player picks and captaincy choices

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Streaming: New Zealand are set to take on Pakistan in the first T20 International match of the five-match T20 series at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. This forthcoming contest will be played on Sunday, 15th of March and it will commence at 6:45 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
This match is a part of Pakistan's tour of New Zealand, 2025 which comprises of five T20i matches and three ODIs, scheduled to be played from the 16th of March to the 5th of April. 
The visitors have named Salman Agha as their captain for this upcoming series with both senior members of the team Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam left out. Their squad for this New Zealand tour includes promising youngsters Hassan Nawaz &amp; Abdul Samad, both of whom have been picked in the National team for the very first time. 
New Zealand, on the other hand, have included seven players from their Champions Trophy 2025 squad which finished as the runners-up. Spin bowling all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been named as the skipper in the series. 
The last T20 International series between the two sides took place in April of 2024 and that five-match series ended as a draw by 2-2, with both teams securing two wins a piece. This upcoming series promises to be a thrilling one between the two sides.
<h2>PAK vs NZ 1st T20: Pitch Report &amp; Weather Forecast of the Hagley Oval Stadium, Christchurch</h2>
The pitch at Hagley Oval is a balanced one, which provides assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Fast bowlers may get movement with the ball in the beginning, while spinners may come into play later. A score of 160-170 is considered competitive at this ground. The team that wins the toss may decide to bowl first.
Talking about the weather report, according to the weather forecast reports of AccuWeather, the sun will shine brightly in the blue skies of Christchurch and the chances of rain intervening with the match are zero. The maximum temperature is anticipated to hover in the 26 degrees Celsius zone while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 14 degrees Celsius. 
<h2>PAK vs NZ 1st T20i: Live Streaming details</h2>
<h4>When and Where will the 1st T20i match between the Pakistan &amp; New Zealand take place? </h4>
The 1st T20i match between the Pakistan &amp; New Zealand will be played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, 16th of March. The match will commence from 6:45 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) onwards. 
<h4>Which Television channel will telecast the 1st T20i match between the Pakistan &amp; New Zealand? </h4>
The 1st T20i match between the Pakistan &amp; New Zealand will be telecasted live on the Sony Sports Ten 5 HD and Sony Sports Ten 5 SD. 
<h4>Which OTT platform will live stream the 1st T20i match between the Pakistan &amp; New Zealand?</h4>
The 1st T20i match between the Pakistan &amp; New Zealandwill be exclusively live-streamed on the application &amp; website of Sony Liv. 
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New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Streaming: Michael Bracewell-led New Zealand and Salman Ali Agha's Pakistan will face off in a five-match T20I series beginning in Christchurch on Sunday, March 16 | Image: X (Sony Sports and Junaizz)

New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Streaming: Michael Bracewell-led New Zealand and Salman Ali Agha's Pakistan will face off in a five-match T20I series beginning in Christchurch on Sunday, March 16.

PAK vs NZ 1st T20i: Pitch Report, Weather Report and Live Streaming Information

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NZ vs PAK 2025 T20 series: The wait is finally over the as the first T20i of the five-match series between Pakistan (PAK) and New Zealand (NZ) commenced in Christchurch. The first match is being played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, Ōtautahi. Both sides suffered heartbreaks in the Champions Trophy 2025 as the Blackcaps lost to India in the final while Pakistan, got knocked out in the group stage phase itself. 
This ongoing Pakistan's tour of New Zealand 2025 consists of five T20 International matches and three ODI games between 15th of March to the 5th of April. 
Many New Zealand players are focussing on IPL Cricket following the conclusion of the Champions Trophy so the New Zealand selectors have selected a team on youngsters and seven playera from the Champions Trophy squad who didn't get IPL contracts. 
Pakistan, on the other hand, are fielding a completely new look side after the selectors opted to drop seniors Babar Azam &amp; Mohammad Rizwan from the squad. Salman Ali Agha has been named as the skipper for this series. 
<h2>Kyle Jamieson runs riot with the ball in the first T20I</h2>
The Agha Salman-led Pakistan got off to a horrific start in the first T20 International versus New Zealand as they lost opener Mohammad Haris for a duck in the very first over of the match to seamer Kyle Jamieson. Then, immediately after his departure, the Shaheens suffered another blow as Hasan Nawaz perished for a duck as his side got reduced to 0-2 in the second over. 
In the following over, the 30-year-old right arm seamer sent Irfan Khan back to the dugout for a duck before dismissing Shadab Khan for three runs. This came after the Michael Bracewell-led team won the toss and elected to field first. 
This sort of a start was certainly not expected by the Pakistani fans and they would want their team to bounce back from this tough situation as soon as possible. 
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The Green Shirts had a horrific outing in the home ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 as they got eliminated in the group stage phase itself after suffering defeats against New Zealand and arch-rivals India. They are eyeing a fresh start and would hope to build a strong base for the T20 World Cup in 2026.
<h3>Playing XIs of both teams</h3>
Pakistan - Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Muhammed Irfan Khan, Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Khushdil Shah, Abdul Samad, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Ali. 
New Zealand - Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell (Captain), Mitch Hay (WK), Kyle Jamieson, Zac Foulkes, Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi.
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NZ vs PAK 2025 T20 series: Pakistan got off to a horrific start in the first T20I versus New Zealand | Image: Cricket Pakistan

NZ vs PAK 2025 T20 Series: The Agha Salman-led Pakistan got off to a horrific start in the first T20 International versus New Zealand as they lost opener Mohammad Haris for a duck in the very first over of the match to seamer Kyle Jamieson. Then, immediately after his departure, the Shaheens suffered another blow as Hasan Nawaz perished for a duck as his side got reduced to 0-2 in the second over. In the following over, the 30-year-old right arm seamer sent Irfan Khan back to the dugout for a duck before dismissing Shadab Khan for three runs. This came after the Michael Bracewell-led team won the toss and elected to field first.

NZ vs PAK 2025 T20 series: The highly anticipated five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand commenced in Christchurch, following both teams' varying fortunes in the Champions Trophy 2025. New Zealand, fielding a relatively young side due to IPL commitments from key players, won the toss and elected to field. Pakistan, under their new captain Salman Ali Agha and with a significantly reshuffled lineup, suffered a catastrophic start, losing four wickets within the first few overs, including three ducks, thanks to a devastating spell from New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson. This early collapse put Pakistan in a precarious position, as they sought to recover from their disappointing Champions Trophy performance and build momentum towards the T20 World Cup 2026.

PAK vs NZ 1st T20: Pakistan off to a horrible start as Kyle Jamieson wreaks havoc, puts them at 11-4

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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20: The Pakistan National Cricket Team, under the captaincy of Salman Ali Agha, will be aiming to bounce back in a strong manner and level the ongoing five-match T20 series as they square off versus New Zealand in the second T20I on Tuesday, 18th of March at the University Oval. 
The Green Shirts suffered a difficult start to the five-match series, falling to a nine-wicket defeat in the opening encounter at Christchurch on Sunday. 
The first match exposed the vulnerabilities of the Shaheens in the batting unit, as newcomers Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz struggled to perform well, scoring seven and zero runs respectively. 
Apart from spin bowling all-round Khushdil Shah, who played a 32-run knock, the batting lineup of Pakistan showed little to no resistance. Similarly, their bowling attack didn't live up to expectations either, which might lead to several changes in the bowling department. 
After being put into bat first, the visitors crumbled undrer pressure created by New Zealand's pace bowling duo of Kyle Jamison (3 wickets) and Jacob Duffy (4 wickets) as the former reduced them to 1-3 within the first 2.2 overs of the opening match. 
The situation became even more worse as Shadab Khan, the vice-captain, got dismissed after scoring just three runs, leaving his side struggling at 11-4 in 5 overs. It was looking highly likely that the 2022 T20 World Cup runners-up were heading to their lowest ever score in the fomat but then, Khushdil Shah and Captain Salman Agha began to retaliate. 
They got involved in a partnership of 46 runs for the fifth wicket but that partnership didn't last long as the Pakistani captain perished in the 12th over, while Khushdil got out in the very next over. Salman managed to score 18 runs in 20 balls while the Southpaw, on the other hand, was the top scorer for the visiting team with his knock of 32 runs in 30 deliveries, with the help of three sixes. 
The collapse of the Salman Ali Agha-led outfit didn't stop and eventually, they got all out for an embarrassing score of 91 runs in 18.4 overs with eight ball to spare. 
Michael Bracewell's New Zealand, responded by easily chasing down the 92-run mark, accomplishing it with 59 balls remaining and lost only one wicket.
The Pakistani team management will have to make some serious changes if they want their team to have any chances of making a comeback in the series. 
<h2>Strongest playing 11 of Pakistan for the second T20 International versus New Zealand</h2>
Mohammad Haris (WK), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Abdul Samad, Omai Bin Yousuf, Shadab Khan, Agha Salman (Captain), Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed.
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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20: Pakistan will be aiming to bounce back in the 2nd T20i versus New Zealand | Image: X

PAK vs NZ 2nd T20: Pakistan's cricket team seeks redemption against New Zealand after a crushing nine-wicket defeat. Their batting and bowling faltered, leading to a meager 91-run total. Changes are necessary for Pakistan to level the series.

PAK vs NZ 2nd T20: Strongest Playing 11 of Pakistan for the 2nd T20i versus New Zealand

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Pakistan vs New Zealand: Michael Bracewell's New Zealand secured a comfortable five-wicket win over Pakistan in a rain-affected second T20i at the University Oval in Dunedin on Tuesday and this win helped them take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Chasing a good total of 136 runs, the Kiwis got their innings off to an explosive start, with opening batters Finn Allen &amp; Tim Seifert stitching a 66-run stand for the opening wicket.
The latter was more aggressive, finding boundaries at will in all parts of the ground as he scored 45 runs in 22 balls before falling to Mohammad Ali. Following Seifert's departure, his partner Finn Allen carried on with this onslaught, adding 21 runs for the second wicket with Mark Chapman but, his entertaining inning of 38 runs in 16 balls came to an end as Jahandad Khan got the better of him, leaving the Michael Bracewell-led side at 87-2 in 6.6 overs.
Southpaw Mark Chapman failed to create any kind of impact with the bat, getting dimissed after scoring just a single run off the bowling of spinner Khushdil Shah. Pacer Haris Rauf then struck in the ninth over, removing all-rounder James Neesham for 14 runs, as the hosts lost their fourth wicket with 97 runs on the board to their name in 8.3 overs.
The duo of Mitch Hay and Daryl Mitchell then built a good partnership of 35 runs for the fifth wicket, bringing their side within touching distance of victory. However, seamer Rauf sent the latter back to the dugout for 14 runs, leaving the Kiwis at 132-5 in 13 overs.
Captain Bracewell then helped his team seal the win as he hit the winning runs alongside Mitch Hay, who remained not out on 21 runs, winning the game by five wickets and 11 deliveries to spare.
For the Shaheens, seamer Haris Rauf dismissed two Kiwi batters, while the trio of Khushdil Shah, Jahandad Khan and Mohammad Ali took one wicket each.
Talking about the batting performance of the Agha Salman-led outfit, they managed to post a decent score of 135 runs in a rain-affected second T20I of the five-match series versus New Zealand on Tuesday, 18th of March at the University Oval in Dunedin, thanks to the brilliant efforts of vice-captain Shadab Khan and skipper Salman Ali Agha. The match in Dunedin was reduced to 15 overs per side due to constant rain interruptions.
After being asked to wear the batting pads by New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell, the visitors suffered an early setback as opening batter Hasan Nawaz was sent back to the pavilion for a second successive duck in the series, falling to pacer Jacob Duffy in the very first over of the match.
The Green Shirts found themselves in further trouble when young pacer Ben Sears got the better of Mohammad Haris (11 runs in 10 balls) in the 4th over, leaving the 2022 T20 World Cup runners-up in a tricky situation at 19-2 in 3.1 overs.The duo of Captain Salman Agha and youngster Irfan Khan then started to stabilize the sinking ship of Pakistan as they got involved in a 31-run stand for the third wicket, easing off some of the early pressure created by the New Zealand bowlers.
Just when it looked like the Pakistanis will be coming back strongly in the match, Kiwis leg spinner Ish Sodhi turned things around in the seventh over of the match, striking twice to send both Khushdil Shah (2 runs) and Irfan Khan (11 runs) packing to the dugout, further increasing the problems of the visiting team as they were reduced to 50-4.
Despite the multiple setbacks, captain Salman carried on with his aggressive intent, constantly finding boundaries to accelerate the score of his team as he played a magnificent knock of 46 runs in 28 balls. He received a decent amount of support from vice-captain Shadab Khan, who contributed 24 valuable runs with the bat and didn't let his skipper feel the pressure.
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However, much to the dismay of the Pakistani fans, Agha who was looking to bring up his first half-century in T20I Cricket as the captain versus the Kiwis, was dealt a blow as Ben Sears got the better of him as the newly-appointed Pakistan captain mistimed a pull shot and hit the ball straight into the hands of Mark Chapman.
Following the dismissal of the 31-year-old, vice-captain Shadab Khan started playing aggressively, but his time in the middle was cut short by Jacob Duffy as he perished after scoring 26 runs.
Jahandad Khan's dismissal for a duck dealt Pakistan their seventh blow, leaving them reeling at 111-7 in 12.2 overs. Jimmy Neesham dismissed young batsman Abdul Samad, who finished with 11 runs, stopping Pakistan from raising their total. Shaheen Afridi went into bat as the innings was coming to an end and hit a vital 22 runs, helping Pakistan reach a manageable total. Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Jimmy Neesham, and Jacob Duffy all took two wickets for New Zealand.
<h2>Playing XI's of both teams</h2>
Pakistan: Irfan Khan, Mohammad Haris (WK), Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Ali.
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, James Neesham, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell (Captain), Mitchell Hay (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Ben Sears and Ish Sodhi.
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Pakistan vs New Zealand: New Zealand secured an easy win over Pakistan in the 2nd T20 | Image Credits: X (ICC and Nukta Pakistan)

Pakistan vs New Zealand: In a rain-affected second T20I reduced to 15 overs per side in Dunedin, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by five wickets, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, managed to score 135 runs thanks to his 46 and Shadab Khan's 26. However, New Zealand chased down the target in 13.1 overs, propelled by explosive starts from Finn Allen (38) and Tim Seifert (45). Despite Haris Rauf taking two wickets for Pakistan, contributions from Mitch Hay (21*) and captain Michael Bracewell (unspecified score for winning runs) secured a comfortable victory for the hosts

PAK vs NZ 2nd T20: New Zealand crush Pakistan by five wickets in the 2nd T20, take a 2-0 lead in the series

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India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to retain his place in the Indian Test team.

Rohit Sharma's fate as Test captain and batter decided by BCCI ahead of the England series

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Tom Latham Ruled Out With Fractured Right Hand | New Zealand Names Replacement for Pakistan ODI Series

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LeBron James’ Buzzer-Beater Lifts Lakers to Victory, Extends 18-Year Scoring Streak & Shuts Down Critics

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Quinton de Kock, who scored an unbeaten 97 runs, slammed Rajasthan Royals bowlers all over the park.

4,6,6! Quinton de Kock goes hammers and tongs against Jofra Archer to seal game for KKR against RR

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RR managed only 151 after losing quick wickets. KKR chased comfortably, with de Kock anchoring the innings and Raghuvanshi supporting well. Rajasthan’s spin strategy backfired as KKR secured a dominant victory.

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