Pakistan and New Zealand are squaring off in the second ODI of their three-match series at Seddon Park in New Zealand. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first, which makes sense given the conditions look pretty good for the fast bowlers.
For this match, Pakistan has shaken things up a bit, making four changes to their lineup. One notable absence is Naseem Shah, who performed pretty well with the new ball during the first match. He could have been quite useful in the overcast weather in Hamilton. Unfortunately, he’s not playing today due to a minor injury, which captain Mohammad Rizwan mentioned during the toss. It’s not clear when he picked up the injury or how serious it is, but it surely feels like a setback for Pakistan, especially since they really need to win this game to keep their hopes alive in the series.
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Alongside Naseem, Usman Khan is also out due to injury, and they have left out Mohammad Irfan Khan and Mohammad Ali as well. The newcomers for Pakistan’s playing XI are Imam-ul-Haq, Faheem Ashraf, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Switching over to New Zealand, they’re missing Will Young and Mark Chapman today, so it will be interesting to see how they handle things after their solid win in the first ODI. The changes and injuries could really shift the dynamics of the game, and fans are eager to see how both teams perform under these circumstances.
