The Pakistani cricket team is all set to lock horns against New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series slated to take place on March 29. The two teams will be looking to win this clash to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
The two sides recently met in the T20I series, where the hosts sealed the series by 4-1. However, the Men in Green have a great chance to stage their comeback in the ODI series. The side possesses a balanced squad and formidable players who can single-handedly win the matches. In the same vein,
Here is the probable playing XI for Pakistan ahead of the first ODI.
Openers: Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq
The two-star cricketers will be looking to give a good start to Pakistan in this game. Shafique has been one of the best batters in the top order of the game. Imam-ul-Haq is the game changer on a plethora of occasions. He can anchor the innings, and he is known for stitching big partnerships.
Batters: Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam
Rizwan will be the one to watch out for in this clash. He can stitch a good stand with former skipper Babar Azam. Notably, this duo has been known for stitching solid stands, and the visitors will bank upon them for runs at the top and lower order of the game. Azam is the big hitter; he must step up in this game.
All-rounders: Salman Ali Agha, Khushdil Shah and Faheem Ashraf
Salam Ali Agha was the match-winner on a plethora of occasions and guided his side to win the matches single-handedly. The star player can give his performance with both the bat and the ball. Shah has been in great form recently in white ball games. Ashraf has been known for his powerful spells in the ODIs. He will be the one to watch out for in this clash.
Bowlers: Mohammad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moquim and Naseem Shah
Wasim is one of the best bowlers who can do most of the damage against the host’s batting unit. Shah has been the most dangerous bowler in the white ball game, and he can decimate the host’s batting unit in the power players and death overs.
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