NZ vs PAK: A 5 T20 match series will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand. The first T20 match of the series will be played on Sunday. Both teams will face each other in Christchurch. The New Zealand team will be captained by Michael Bracewell, as regular captain Mitchell Santner is currently associated with the Mumbai Indians camp for the IPL. Fast bowler Matt Henry has returned to the Kiwi team. Apart from this, William Oruake and Kyle Jamieson will be part of the New Zealand team in the first 3 T20 matches. At the same time, Jack Faulk and Matt Henry will play in the fourth and fifth T20. Also, experienced batsman Kane Williamson will not be a part of the entire series.
Shadab Khan is back
At the same time, Pakistan will be captained by Salman Ali Agha. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam will not be part of the Pakistan team. Apart from this, all-rounder Shadab Khan has returned after about 8 months. Shadab Khan will be the vice-captain of Pakistan in this series. Earlier, Shadab Khan was seen playing in the T20 World Cup 2024, but after poor performance, he was shown the way out of the team.
When and where to watch live streaming in India?
When, where and how will cricket fans in India be able to watch live streaming and telecast of New Zealand-Pakistan T20 series? The series will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network in India.Apart from this, you will be able to watch live streaming on Sony Liv app. Apart from Sony Liv app, live streaming will be available on Fancode and Prime Video. At the same time, the match between the two teams will start at 6.45 am Indian time.
New Zealand squad for Pakistan series
Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Jack Faulks, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert and Ish Sodhi.
Pakistan squad for New Zealand series
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, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufian Moqim and Usman Khan.