Pakistan and New Zealand will go head to head in a three-match ODI series in Karachi starting on January 9. This marks the return of the Kiwis to Pakistan after security concerns caused them to pull out of a planned series in 2021. The matches will also serve as a chance for both teams to begin preparing for the ODI World Cup, which will be held in India later this year.
In their previous 107 encounters, Pakistan has come out on top with 55 wins against New Zealand's 48 wins. There have also been three no results and one tie. Both teams will be aiming for victories in this series, but it will also be an opportunity for them to experiment with their squads and potentially discover new players who could make an impact in the ODI World Cup.
This series is part of the World Cup Super League, but both Pakistan and New Zealand have already secured their places in the ODI World Cup. Both teams have strong squads and are considered contenders for the title in the mega event.
Pakistan Squad:
- Captain: Babar Azam
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haris Rauf
- Haris Sohail
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Kamran Ghulam
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
- Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Naseem Shah
- Salman Agha
- Shahnawaz Dahani
- Shan Masood
- Tayyab Tahir
- Usama Mir
New Zealand Squad:
- Captain: Kane Williamson
- Tom Latham
- Finn Allen
- Michael Bracewell
- Mark Chapman
- Devon Conway
- Jacob Duffy
- Lockie Ferguson
- Matt Henry
- Adam Milne
- Daryl Mitchell
- Henry Nicholls
- Glenn Phillips
- Mitchell Santner
- Henry Shipley
- Ish Sodhi
- Tim Southee
Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI Series Schedule 2023:
1st ODI: National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi - January 09 - 3:00 pm
2nd ODI: National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi - January 11 - 3:00 pm
3rd ODI: National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi - January 13 - 3:00 pm
This series will give fans a chance to see some of the top players in the world in action, including Babar Azam and Kane Williamson. With both teams fielding strong squads and fighting for victories, it promises to be an exciting contest.
