Pakistan will strive to win the fourth T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Thursday to take a lead in the five-match series against New Zealand. The game begins at 7:30pm. Due to weather, the opening match was abandoned, tying the series.
Pak vs NZ: Green Shirts look to counter Kiwis
Pakistan won the second match by seven wickets, while New Zealand won the third match by seven wickets to level the series. Pakistan’s Captain Babar Azam, opener Saim Ayub, and all-rounder Shadab Khan will be key batters, while Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, and Tim Seifert will lead the Black Caps’ batting.
Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter, will miss the rest of the matches due to a hamstring injury during the previous encounter. Usman Khan will likely replace him as wicket-keeper.
The hosts will strive to redeem themselves after a poor Sunday batting and bowling performance. New Zealand hopes to win again today. The first innings may score 175-180 based on the Gaddafi Stadium’s history and forecast of an overcast evening with temperatures rising to 33 °C.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam told a press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium before practice on Wednesday that their New Zealand series was meant to test their players for the June T20I World Cup in West Indies and the US.
The captain stated they would give top four players going to the World Cup plenty of chances. He stated that they will consult him before changing a player’s slot. He stated they took action after comprehending and communicating.
