The Pakistan team, after a poor showing in the Champions Trophy 2025, would be looking to turn over a new leaf with their limited-overs series vs New Zealand, starting March 16. Now, the Salman Ali Agha-led T20I side has reached NZ on Thursday, ahead of the five-match series. Post the T20Is, both team will also play 3 ODIs, which conclude on April 5.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan Axed?
Meanwhile, as per a report in GeoSuper.tv, the team will will start their training from Friday, at 1 PM local time. It is important to note, that both Pakistan and New Zealand have made significant changes from the their Champions Trophy squads. In fact, many believe that Pakistan veteran batsmen, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam were axed from the side after their poor returns in the Champions Trophy.
NZ Stars to Miss Out Due to IPL 2025
On the other hand, The Kiwi side will be led by Michael Bracewell, who was a star performer in CT 2025. Some of their star players, regular skipper Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, would miss out due to the upcoming IPL 2025.
New Zealand T20I Squad: Michael Bracewell (capt), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi.
Pakistan T20I squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim and Usman Khan
PAK vs NZ Schedule
16 Mar – 1st T20I, Christchurch
18 Mar – 2nd T20I, Dunedin
21 Mar – 3rd T20I, Auckland
23 Mar – 4th T20I, Mount Maunganui
26 Mar – 5th T20I, Wellington
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