The 35th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 will see New Zealand (NZ) facing Pakistan (PAK) on Saturday, November 4 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. New Zealand currently holds the 4th position in the standings, whereas Pakistan is on the 6th position.
Out of 7 matches, Pakistan has won 3 and lost 4. After defeating teams like NED, SL and BAN, Pakistan will eye their fourth victory against New Zealand in the ongoing ODI World Cup. Pakistan is led by Babar Azam in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
In their last match against Bangladesh, Pakistan emerged victorious by 7 wickets. Bangladesh managed to score 204 runs in 45.1 overs. Pakistan successfully chased down the target of 205 runs, resulting in 7-wickets win to Pakistan.
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Shabad Khan, who injured himself while fielding in the match against South Africa. He hit his head on the ground in the first over of the second innings and was ruled out of the fixture as a result of this. Usama Mir was called in as his concussion substitute. Abrar is a mystery spinner, who bowls leg-spin. He is yet to debut in the ODI format, however, there has been enough demand of his inclusion.
Pakistan World Cup 2023 Squad
Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.
PAK Playing 11 against NZ
Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
