After a long wait, the Tri-Series was finally back with New Zealand, Bangladesh and Pakistan slated to lock horns in 7 matches. The first game saw the Babar Azam-led side thumping Bangladesh by 21 runs to add crucial points to their tally. It is expected that the upcoming games in the series will be even more exciting and a great opportunity for them to prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup 2022.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Tri-Series 1st T20I: New Zealand likely to win the first T20I against Pakistan
The second game of the Tri-Series is now slated to take place between New Zealand and Pakistan at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. With the Babar Azam-led aise winning the first game and high on confidence and New Zealand being in home conditions, it is likely that a game between them will be exciting.
Talking about the prediction of the game, it’s likely that New Zealand will win the game against Pakistan on Saturday. The reason behind them having a chance to win is that they are better used to conditions and with the Men in Green not having a rest time between the games, the Black Caps are expected to win the game.
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New Zealand also has a great record against Pakistan in T20Is at home as they have won all 7 games against them and it is expected that they will extend their winning run. With the pace bowling attack they have, it is expected that they trouble Pakistani batters.
New Zealand vs Pakistan tri-series: Probable Playing XI for New Zealand and Pakistan
New Zealand would look to play Fin Allen at the top and test Mark Chapman in the middle as well. The rest of the team is expected to be familiar.
On the other hand, Pakistan would look to give some game time to Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. They would also look to finalise their middle order before heading into the T20 World Cup 2022.
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Probable Playing XI for New Zealand
Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway(w), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Probable Playing XI for Pakistan
Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Shan Masood, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
