The 35th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 is set to be a crucial encounter between New Zealand and Pakistan on November 4. The game will be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. While Pakistan comes into this match with the momentum of a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh, New Zealand is grappling with a 190-run loss to South Africa, marking their third consecutive defeat in the tournament.
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has hosted a total of five matches in the ODI World Cup’s 13th edition. Looking at the venue’s history, it has hosted 37 50-over matches, with an average first-inning score of 233.
Match Details
Date: November 4, Saturday
Time: 10:30 am IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Team News
In the previous game, New Zealand faced a significant setback as fast bowler Matt Henry had to retire due to a hamstring injury. As Henry awaits his scan results, fellow pacer Lockie Ferguson is still recovering from an Achilles injury. The 2019 finalists have called up Kyle Jamieson as a precautionary measure. Additionally, captain Kane Williamson’s participation is uncertain, pending scan results.
On the other hand, Pakistan’s vice-captain, Shadab Khan, was ruled out of the Bangladesh match. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to provide an update on his availability for the upcoming game.
Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c)(wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf
Squads
New Zealand Squad – Tom Latham (C), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Pakistan Squad – Babar Azam (C), Ali Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmad, Hassan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Wasim, Fakhar Zaman.
In the current season, New Zealand has won four matches, while Pakistan has emerged victorious in three. Despite a tough contest, Pakistan has been gaining momentum in the tournament. Therefore, it is predicted that Babar Azam and his team will secure a win in the upcoming match.
As the ODI World Cup 2023 progresses, this match between New Zealand and Pakistan promises to be a thrilling encounter with high stakes for both teams. Cricket fans and enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome of this critical clash.
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