New Zealand Announces Squad for Pakistan T20I Series – Michael Bracewell to Lead
WELLINGTON – New Zealand has unveiled a revamped squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan, with all-rounder Michael Bracewell set to captain the side in the absence of several key players due to IPL commitments.
The squad retains seven players from New Zealand’s Champions Trophy runner-up team, while stars like Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, and Lockie Ferguson are unavailable due to their IPL contracts. Kane Williamson has also opted out, focusing on recovery before joining Karachi Kings in the PSL from April 11.
Bracewell, who previously captained New Zealand during their Pakistan tour in April 2024, steps in for Mitchell Santner.
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Key Squad Changes
- Ben Sears and Ish Sodhi return to the squad.
- Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke are available for only the first three matches as part of workload management.
- Matt Henry, recovering from a shoulder injury suffered in the Champions Trophy semi-final, will play the final two matches, subject to fitness.
New Zealand T20I Squad vs Pakistan
| Player | Availability |
|---|---|
| Michael Bracewell (c) | Full series |
| Finn Allen | Full series |
| Mark Chapman | Full series |
| Jacob Duffy | Full series |
| Zakary Foulkes | Games 4 & 5 |
| Mitchell Hay | Full series |
| Matt Henry | Games 4 & 5 |
| Kyle Jamieson | Games 1, 2 & 3 |
| Daryl Mitchell | Full series |
| James Neesham | Full series |
| Will O’Rourke | Games 1, 2 & 3 |
| Tim Robinson | Full series |
| Ben Sears | Full series |
| Tim Seifert | Full series |
| Ish Sodhi | Full series |
With Pakistan aiming for redemption after a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign and New Zealand fine-tuning their squad ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, this series promises to be an exciting showdown between two sides eager to make an impact.
