[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]In Bengaluru, Pakistan has won the toss and opted to bowl first in a critical World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
New Zealand, currently in the fourth position with eight points, is vying for a spot in the semi-finals in this crucial encounter. Pakistan, standing at sixth place with six points, will be their opponent.
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New Zealand is currently facing a challenging three-match losing streak, while Pakistan is determined to break a four-match losing streak as they enter the game.
This match is set to take place in Bengaluru, known for its high-scoring matches.
For Pakistan to advance in the tournament rankings, they must secure a convincing win against New Zealand this week. A victory by 84 runs would place Pakistan ahead of New Zealand. Alternatively, they could gain an advantage by chasing the target within 35 overs.
Squads:
PAKISTAN: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq/Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
NEW ZEALAND: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (w/c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
