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The third T20 between these two teams will be played on January 17 at the University Oval in Dunedin.
Currently, Pakistan team is playing a five-match T20 series against New Zealand at their home. So far, two T20s have been played between the two teams and both have been won by host New Zealand. Now the third T20 between these two teams will be played on January 17 at the University Oval in Dunedin.
Let us tell you, if Pakistan wants to remain in this T20 series then it is very important for them to win this match. Under the captaincy of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan has not yet been able to leave its mark in this T20 series. Talking about the third match, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Mohammad Nawaz and Zaman Khan have been entered in Pakistan’s playing XI. These three players have been included in the playing 11 in place of Usama Mir, Aamer Jamal and injured Abbas Afridi.
Let us tell you, New Zealand had defeated Pakistan by 46 runs in the first T20 while the hosts won the second by 21 runs. Pakistan’s bowlers have not yet been able to leave their mark in this series. In both the matches, New Zealand’s batsmen had hit hard against Pakistan’s bowlers.
Pakistan Cricket has announced its playing XI for the 3rd T20 on its official social media account. Mohammad Rizwan and Sam Ayub will be seen opening while experienced batsman Babar Azam will be seen batting at number three. Fakhar Zaman batted very well in the second T20 and scored a half-century for his team. He will play at number four in the upcoming match for the team. Azam Khan will also be seen playing in the third T20 as a wicketkeeper.
Here is Pakistan’s playing XI for the 3rd T20 against New Zealand:
Mohammad Rizwan (Vice Captain), Sam Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi (Captain), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan.
🚨 Pakistan’s playing XI for the third T20I 🚨#NZvPAK , #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/eMkUcP1l1L
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 16, 2024
Let us tell you, the fourth match between these two teams will be played on January 19 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, while the fifth match will be played on January 21 at the same ground. It remains to be seen which team wins this T20 series? Talking about New Zealand, the team’s experienced batsman Kane Williamson has been injured and it is finding it very difficult for him to play in the remaining three matches.
