Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: Afirdi?s fiver sailed Pakistanis to Victory in the 1st ODI. Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: Pakistan defeats Zimabawe by26 runs.&nbsp;



Rawalpindi(Pakistan): Pakistan started their World Cup campaign for the 2023 ODI Word Cup on 30th October against Zimbabwe. Pakistan and Zimbabwe will play 3 matches ODI series in Pakistan. The first match of the series was played on 30th October in Rawalpindi while the other two will also be hosted at the same venue on Sunday and Tuesday.



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Shaheen Shah Afridi led Pakistanis to a thriller win against Zimbabwe by taking 5 wicket haul in the first ODI. While Wahab Riyaz took 4 wickets to support his counterpart in the victory.&nbsp;



Shaheen Afridi a young talent and the next big thing for Pakistan Cricket (as they say) looked controlled throughout the innings, while other bowlers faced difficulty. The young pacer put Zimbabwe?s batting lineup to backfoot by dismissing Brian Chari(2 runs) and skipper Chamu Chibhabha (13 runs) earlier in the powerplays itself.&nbsp;



Brendon Taylor stood at the other end stood strongly, and made 71 runs crucial partnership with Craig Ervine( 41 runs ). But Imad Wasim opened his account of wickets by dismissing Craig Ervine in 21st over.&nbsp;



Brendon Taylor looked in good touch and completed his 11 ODI century with an overthrow and raised his bat, standing ovations all over Zimbabwe dugout.



Wesley Madhevere also contributed with the bat scoring a well-directed half-century to guide his team close to the target.



As the game progressed and death overs came, the table turned down for Zimbabwe. Shaheen Shah Afridi started his new spell and damaged the opposition to a whole new extent. He first took the wicket of well set Brandon Taylor(112 off 117) and then dismissed Tendai Chisoro(5 off 6) and Carl Mumba(1 off 3) in quick succession.



Wahab Riyaz also showed his skills by dismissing Sean Williams (4 off 14), Wesley Madhevere( 55 off 61), Sikandar Raza (8 off 7) and Blessing Muzarbani(5 off 6).



For Pakistan, Harris Sohail scored 71 off 82 while opener Imam-Ul-Haq scored 58 off 75 before he gets run out. Abid Ali contributed with 21 runs in 30 balls.&nbsp;



A lot of expectations were from Debutant Skipper of Pakistan, Babar Azam but this wasn?t the right matchup for him. He was dismissed by Muzarabani before he could do some damage to Zimbabwe. Babar Azam scored 19 runs of 18 deliveries.



Muzarabani took 2 crucial wickets of Babar Amaz and Faheem Ashraf, while Tendai Chiroso also took 2 wickets of wicket-keeper Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed. Mumba and Raza took one wicket each to restrict the Pakistani side to 281 - 8 in 50 overs.



<h2>Post Match Presentation:</h2>



<h3>Brendan Taylor | Player of the Match:</h3>



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 I just tried to bat deep and build some partnerships which we did. But their skill level at the death made it very difficult for us. I feel very lucky to get this, Shaheen should get it (MoM award). Tried to scrape it through, but they were too good in the end. He (Wesley Madhevere) is a new kid on the block, he's 20 years old, bowls well, bats well, incredible fielder, bright future and lovely kid as well. The wicket had a bit of pace in it when they hit the shiny side. We were up against four very good seam bowlers, you have to be on your game to come up against them. Unfortunately, we were a little bit shot. Too many of them (centuries) in losing causes, I would like to get team over once in a while. It's always good to get a hundred for your country. I gave it everything and came up short.



<h3>Chamu Chibhabha | Zimbabwe captain: </h3>



Bit frustrating. We did everything right except getting over the line. BT batted really well. The Pakistan bowlers bowled very well to put us under pressure towards the end, credit to their bowlers. The wicket was a bit tacky and it was hard for the Pakistan openers upfront. Our bowlers did well, hit the right areas, put the Pakistani batters under pressure. We let it slip a bit towards the ends but we did well to restrict them to 281. (Takeaways from this game) Brendan's 100 and the way Wesley played was brilliant, he's a good prospect for Zimbabwe cricket. We need to find a way to get over the line. It's more of a psychological thing. It's not about coming out and hitting more balls in the nets, it's just a psychological thing ... the belief that we can do it.



<h3>Babar Azam | Pakistan skipper: </h3>



We were expecting that it would be a close game. Taylor batted really well and we knew it would be challenging. Very happy with the win, we will reflect on where we went wrong today and come back strong in the next game. The batters know the conditions and we couldn't finish well and didn't post the target we had in mind. The ball comes on nicely under lights and the first innings was slightly two-paced and our batters didn't really adjust to the conditions well. Both (Shaheen and Wahab) were outstanding today, they bowled well with the new ball and bowled well at the death too. The plan is to give chances to youngsters and utilise them as much as we can. In the next few games there could be a few changes in the team.

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: Afridi?s fifer sailed Pakistanis to Victory in the 1st ODI

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Blessing Muzarabani Five-for helped Zimbabwe pull out a thriller in their favor. Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: 3rd ODI, Blessing Muzarabani Five-for helped Zimbabwe pull out a thriller in their favor.



Rawalpindi: Blessing?s Five-for in the second innings of the game and two more wickets in the Super Over helped Zimbabwe pull out a thriller in their favor. The last ODI between Pakistan and Zimbabwe was a complete thriller to watch. The match comprises of two five-fors and two centuries collectively from both sides. The three-match ODI series is wrapped now, Pakistan had already sealed the series by winning the first two games.&nbsp;



Pakistan and Zimbabwe will now look forward to play a three-match T20I series starting from Saturday.



Earlier, Zimbabwe won the toss and decided to bat first. Openers from Zimbabwe could not settle down in the powerplays. They lost three wickets in just 22 runs, which includes the wicket of skipper Chamu Chibhabha, Brian Chari and Craig Ervine.&nbsp;



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Follow-up from hosts has not been up to the mark. Zimbabwe reduced the Pakistani side to 20- 3 in just 3.1 overs. Babar Azam, Pakistani skipper had shown some intent with the bat while no other batsman were able to settle down.&nbsp;



The wicketkeeper-batsman Brendan Taylor and experienced Sean Williams built a good partnership, both the batsman took Zimbabwe past 106 runs in 25 overs. Mohamad Husnain got Brendan Taylor(56 from 68) in 25.1 over.&nbsp;



Sean Williams stitched a small partnership with Madhevere(33 from 31) before he was picked by Mohammad Hasnain. Sikandar Raza scored 45 runs off 36 balls. Sean Williams completed his well constructed century, which took his side to 278 - 5 in 50 overs.



Mohamad Husnain was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan as he returned with 5 wickets in his bag while Wahab Riyaz picked one.



Zimbabwe was able to pick wickets at regular intervals to put constant pressure on Pakistan. Khusdil Shah scored 33 runs off 48 balls, while Wahab Riyaz managed to get to his half-century before getting dismissed by Muzarabani. Babar Azam under pressure completed his century and got out on 49th over off Muzarabani scoring 125 from 125 balls.



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The match ended as a tie and Super Over was played. Pakistan only managed to get two runs, thanks to Muzarabani who picked two more wickets in Super Over.&nbsp;



While no other batsman was able to cross 20 run mark for their side. Blessing Mazarabani picked a five-for for his side. Richard Ngarava and Donald Tiripano got two wickets each.



Zimbabwe closed the game in just three balls scoring three runs to clinch a thriller.



The series was already won by Pakistan. However, Zimbabwe managed to open up its score with two points in World Cup Super League.&nbsp;



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">???? A first ODI win on Pakistan soil since 1998! ??? Read the report from a thrilling game of cricket ?? <a href="https://t.co/EU0AW4S1hS">https://t.co/EU0AW4S1hS</a> <a href="https://t.co/HDxIx75f1Z">pic.twitter.com/HDxIx75f1Z</a>? ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1323661710562086914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2020</a></blockquote>



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Blessing Muzarabani Five-for helped Zimbabwe pull out a thriller in their favor

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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: Babar?s expeditious 82 assists hosts to lead 6 wicket victory in 1st T20I. Hosts defeated Zimbabwe in the first T20I. Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: Babar?s expeditious 82 assists hosts to lead 6 wicket victory in 1st T20I.



<h2>Match Highlights(Pakistan vs Zimbabwe):</h2>



Pakistani skipper?s 82 runs important knock lead the side to a comfortable win against Zimbabwe in the 1st Twenty20 International at Rawalpindi. The match was played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on Saturday, 07th November. Zimbabwe batting first put the total of 156-6 in 20 overs, featuring Madhevere?s unbeaten 70 from 48 balls. Pakistan in response to Zimbabwe scored 157 runs with 7 balls to spare.



<h4>Zimbabwe:</h4>



Earlier, toss favoured Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I, Zimbabwe decided to bat first. Mohd. Husnain pulled Zimbabwe?s skipper, Chibhabha for a duck in the very first over. Brendan Taylor and Sean Williams took the visitors past 30 runs in 4 overs. Brendan Taylor was picked by Haris Rauf in the 5th over.&nbsp;



Madhevere unbeaten 70 took Zimbabwe to 156 runs total in 20 overs. Madhevere looked in control and was a delight to watch. Sean Williams added 25 runs while some hard-hitting from Chigumbura, scoring 21 from 13 balls which includes 2 boundaries and a six.



For Pakistan Haris Rauf and Riaz picked two wickets each, while Mohd. Husnain and Usman Qadir took one wicket each.



<h4>Pakistan:</h4>



In pursuit of 156 runs in 20 overs, Pakistan had a decent opening partnership of 36 runs with Fakhar Zaman and skipper Babar Azam. Blessing Muzarabani picked Fakhar Zaman in 4th over.



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Babar Azam played the match-winning knock for Pakistan, scoring 82 runs from 55 balls including 9 fours and a six, proved why he is the most elegant white-ball batsmen in modern cricket. Mohd. Hafeez contributed 36 from 32 balls to reach a total of 156. Pakistan reached the total in 18.5 overs, making the good chase comfortable.



For Zimbabwe, Blessing Muzarabani took 2 wickets while Tendai Chatara and Richard Ngarava picked one each.



With this win, Pakistan took 1-0 lead against Zimbabwe in three-match T20I series. This is also 12th straight win for Pakistan over Zimbabwe in all Twenty20 international cricket.



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">?? Pakistan have now won all 12 of their T20I meetings with Zimbabwe. Can the Chevrons upset the trend in tomorrow?s 2nd T20I? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvZIM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvZIM</a> <a href="https://t.co/9rCHfsxCcw">pic.twitter.com/9rCHfsxCcw</a>&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1325105740147798017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2020</a></blockquote> 



<h3>Pakistan Playing 11:</h3>



Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Haider Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Wahab Riaz, Usman Qadir, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain.



<h3>Zimbabwe Playing 11:</h3>



Chamu Chibhabha (c), Ryan Burl, Brendan Taylor (wk), Elton Chigumbura, Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Tendai Chisoro, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.



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Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: Babar?s expeditious 82 assists hosts to lead 6 wicket victory in 1st T20I, Highlights

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Pakistan vs England: England will tour Pakistan after 16 years for T20I series. The cricket Boards confirmed that both teams will play Twenty20 matches. Pakistan vs England: England will tour Pakistan after 16 years for T20I series.



The England team will travel to Pakistan for the two-match Twenty20 series ahead of T20I World Cup. This will be the first time after 16 years, England will play against Pakistan on Pakistani soil.



The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the news on Wednesday with the fans. The English players will arrive at the Southern port city, Karachi on October 12 to play the two-match T20I series.



Both the teams will play two back to back games on 14th October and 15th October because of the T20 World Cup in 2021. After the back to back games, both the squads will fly to India on 16th October for the T20 World cup 2021.



The historic series between the two was initially scheduled for January 2021 but due to costs and availability of players, it got postponed until October 2021.



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<h2>Boards on England tour of Pakistan 2021:</h2>



?As we showed earlier this summer, we have a strong connection with PCB and ECB is happy to play its part in confirming the safe return of International Cricket to the country of passionate fans?, ECB chief executive Tom Harrison said.



Harrison told that England Cricket Board is working closely with the PCB to assure the safety and security of its squad and ?of course the situation regarding the fast-moving and ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic.?



?The Pakistan Cricket Board expects that England?s short tour will encourage visitors and showcase their ability to host International Matches in the 2022-23 season.?



?In the short tour of October 2021, England?s leading players will allow access and examine the world-class arrangements. This will further encourage them to return not only in the 2022-23 season but also gain interest in Pakistan Super League,? PCB chief executive Wasim Khan.



 The last time both the teams met on Pakistani soil in 2005 for three test matches and five ODI games. However, PCB wanted England players to visit again but it could not be possible due to security concerns of the players. The subsequent series between Pakistan and England in 2012 and 2015 was held at UAE (Neutral Venue).



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Pakistan vs England: England will tour Pakistan after 16 years for T20I

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Pakistan tour of New Zealand: 3 More positive cases in the squad. More cricketers were tested positive in the Pakistan squad. Pakistan tour of New Zealand: 3 More positive cases in the squad.



The Covid-19 positives case increases to 10 as three more fresh cases arrive in the Pakistani squad before the tour opener. The result for one more test is still pending. In the fresh round of checkups, 46 members of the Pakistan Squad were tested for the virus.



The Pakistan cricket team is on the tour of New Zealand for three-match T20I series and 2 match test series starting on December 18. However, it seems there is a break in the tour right now as the fresh new cases are coming from the visitors.



Pakistan Squad is already on alert for breaching the quarantine protocols and strict rules for the safety of players.



New Zealand's director-general of health Dr. Ashley Bloomfield earlier criticized Pakistan for not following the rules set by the country.



?Pakistan is already given a warning for the breach. To come and play the sport in New Zealand is a privilege but in return, teams must stick to the rules and regulations set to keep viruses away from the communities and our staff.?



The health ministry also said the ban on the training of Pakistan will not be removed till the green signal is given to us by the medical officer of health.



<h2>Pakistan Squad: </h2>



Babar Azam (c), Abid Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Zeeshan Malik, Azhar Ali, Danish Aziz, Fawad Alam, Haider Ali, Haris Sohail, Hussain Talat, Imran Butt, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan, Rohail Nazir, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Usman Qadir, Yasir Shah, Zafar Gohar, Amad Butt, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Hasnain, Musa Khan, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Sohail Khan, Wahab Riaz.



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Pakistan tour of New Zealand: 3 More positive cases in the squad

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PCB to investigate the Covid Cases in Players after they reached New Zealand. The Pakistani Board has asked for a probe into the matter of infection.&nbsp;



After the rise in the cases among the players, PCB to investigate the Covid in the players after they reached New Zealand. The Pakistan Board has issued a notice after as many as 10 Pakistani Players got infected with the virus.



The probe has been launched after some players from the ongoing domestic series- Quaid-e-Azam Trophy complained of cough, fever, and sneezing. However, the medical team and PCB called it a viral infection which might happen due to change in weather conditions.



However, after the tests, those cricketers were found negative in the following? Covid report.



<h2>Pakistani Source:</h2>



?These cricketers were deemed to have a viral infection due to changing weather and laster also tested negative in the COvid-19 reports carried out in Lahore by the board.?



?But somehow they tested positive in the tests carried out by the New Zealand officials after reaching Christchurch,? a PCB source said.



He told a few players who complained of cough and fever turned out to be positive once reaching the destination.



However, he also stated that those positive players belong to franchise teams and two provincial teams.



?The source also confirmed that the foreign players who played the franchise cricket also undergone Covid tests and is undergoing isolation after coming positive.?



The discarded pacer, ?Sohail Tanver? also tested positive after playing franchise cricket and is undergoing self-isolation.



Tanveer after being termed negative in the tests later in LPL, his medical officer advised him to return home to ensure safety and minimize the risk factor for him and the team.



However, the Pakistani Cricket Board (PCB) also faced criticism for sending 35 players including senior and List A players in the commercial flight along with 18 officials.



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PCB to investigate the Covid Cases in Players after they reached New Zealand

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Pakistan Squad returned Negative in the Fifth Round of Covid Test. They will travel to Queensland for Training. Pakistan Squad returned Negative in the Fifth Round of Covid Test.



The 53 members squad of the Pakistan Squad tested negative in the fifth round of the Covid-19 test conducted by the New Zealand Health Team. After the fresh round of rapid antigen test, touring Pakistan will be allowed to train, leaving the managed isolation on Tuesday.



However, the training and leaving the isolation will be subjected to New Zealand?s Health Ministry?s clearance, said New Zealand Cricket on Monday.



Five squad members of the visitor?s side tested positive after coming to New Zealand while two more people tested positive afterward. Pakistan team was denied to train while in the isolation period due to ranging Covid spread.



A total of eight members from Pakistan were affected by the novel coronavirus during the time.



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<h2>This is to Advice for Pakistan: NZC</h2>



?This is to advise the Pakistan squad?s fifth and final day 12, Covid-19 tests have all been returned as negative,? NZC said in a statement.



?As an outcome, and pending Health Ministry approval, they (Pakistan squad) will leave the managed isolation on Tuesday and continue their training. The squad will fly to Queenstown, where they will train for the upcoming series against Kiwis.?



Pakistan was scheduled to play 3 T20Is with the home team starting December 18 followed by 2 Test games starting December 26.



?The members who were tested positive on Day 6 of the arrival to New Zealand will have to keep themselves in the managed isolation. They will be allowed to train after they get a green signal from the health ministry.?



?Also, the peoples from touring squad who were taken into quarantine in Auckland, New Zealand after coming from Dubai will be allowed to leave the isolation and train for the series along with other members.?



However, the head coach of the Pakistan Cricket Team has expressed his resentment, he said not being able to train while in isolation will affect the team?s performance.



<h2>Pakistan T20I Squad for New Zealand Tour:</h2>



Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Hafeez, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Musa Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Usman Qadir, Wahab Riaz.



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Pakistan Squad returned Negative in the Fifth Round of Covid Test

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Pakistani Squad allowed to start training after getting released from Isolation.



After a compulsory managed isolation, the Pakistani Squad is allowed to start training after getting released from the isolation. New Zealand health ministry on Tuesday gave a green signal to the touring party to leave the managed isolation and start training for the three games T20Is and two test games.



After several rounds of Covid tests, the ministry finally on the 12th day of their 14-days isolation released them. They returned negative on the subsequent tests. Pakistani Squad will be moving to The South Island of Queenstown for their group training for the upcoming games against the Black Caps.



New Zealand health authorities revoked the exemption from training in the smaller group after the third day of managed isolation when players were seen mingling in the corridors and sharing food. The home side party punished the players for breaching the safety protocols in the country.



<h2>New Zealand Health Authority:</h2>



Along with the serious warning, New Zealand exempted Pakistani Players from training. Six members from the visiting side tested positive just after reaching the destination while two others returned positive after a few other rounds of tests. All the positive players were shifted to the quarantine wing of the hotel soon after the news was confirmed.



?One Cricketer will remain in the isolation in Christchurch as he is not yet fully recovered from the virus,? New Zealand Health Ministry.



?The other person will be released from the Auckland Quarantine facility today, he repeatedly tested negative for the virus after arriving here from Dubai. For the precautions, they were put in the isolations.?



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<h2>Pakistan Head Coach, Misbah-ul-Haq:</h2>



Pakistan?s Head Coach, Misbah-ul-Haq showed his resentment for not allowing his boys to train.



?A certain level of training and environment is definitely required by the top professional athletes to perform at least to the minimum level whenever they represent their country,? Misbah-ul-Haq.



Misbah also quoted that they all know the hardships and respect the decisions from the New Zealand ministry.



?Our players have been affected both mentally and physically due to the implementations of the hard rules and regulations prior to the international series. I want to compliment my boys and management for their patience and sacrifice. All the hardships they have endured during the times is to ensure they not only lead the safe resumption of the international cricket during the COVID-19 pandemic but also give their best every time they step on the field.?



Pakistan and New Zealand are scheduled to play three Twenty20 games followed by 2 test encounters.



The tour will begin with T20Is on December 18, 20, and 22 while the Test will be played from December 26 onwards.



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Pakistani Squad allowed to start training after getting released from Isolation

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Williamson and Boult added to the New Zealand T20I side against Pakistan.



NZ vs Pak: Kane Williamson and Trent Boult have been added to the New Zealand T20I side against Pakistan. Both the cricketers will be available after the first game. New Zealand and Pakistan will play the three-game T20I series starting December 18.



The duo of Glenn Phillips and Devon Conway are also named in the extended squad for New Zealand. Both the players have involved in the record partnership for the 3rd wicket in T20Is.



Phillips and Conway added 181 runs for the third wicket against West Indies making it the highest ever 3rd wicket stand. The match against the West Indies was held two weeks ago.



Kane Williamson and Trent Boult along with Tim Southee, Kayle Jamieson, and Daryl Mitchell will be available after the first T20I match. The Twenty20 series is scheduled to begin just after three days of the ongoing Test match at Wellington, New Zealand.



All three T20Is will be held at different venues with all the safety precautions. The first one will be at Eden Park, Auckland on 18th December while the second and third are set to be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton ( 20th December), and McLean Park, Napier (22th December).



The pacer, Loki Ferguson had earlier pulled out of the series after the scan suggested bone stress injury on his lumbar spine. His further availability will be subjected to the next assessment and scan results.



<h2>Ferguson ruled out:</h2>



?Lokie?s injury concern is a setback for the New Zealand side considering what he brings to the side with his bowling. We are waiting for more information on his rehab program,? Selector Gavin Larsen said.



Speedster Hamish Bennett was also ruled out of the series after he sustained an abdominal tear in round three of the Ford Trophy.



Jacob Duffy has earned his maiden call-up for the T20I squad after an impressive cricket in the domestic circuit.



Spin spearhead Mitchell Santner will lead the side in the absence of Kane Williamson. However, he is reported to take a break from cricket. He is been with the team regularly after CPL.



His place in the side will be backed up by leg spinner Ish Sodhi and Todd Astle. Both the player will join the squad once the stand-in skipper, Mitchell Santner announce a break.



<h2>New Zealand T20 Squads GAME 1: </h2>



Mitchell Santner (c), Doug Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Todd Astle, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Martin Guptill, Scott Kuggeleijn, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.



<h2>New Zealand T20 Squad GAMES 2 and 3: </h2>



Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Todd Astle, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Scott Kuggeleijn, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.



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Williamson and Boult added to the New Zealand T20I side against Pakistan

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Babar Azam ruled out of the three T20Is against New Zealand due to fractured thumb.



Babar Azam ruled out: Pakistan?s skipper Babar Azam suffered a thumb fracture during the practice session before the start of the tour. He is now ruled out of the whole T20I series against New Zealand.



Azam injured his right thumb while practicing in the nets on Sunday creating a hole in the lineup. The batting powerhouse would be out of the game for at least 12 days.



The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday said, Babar Azam now faces the race with the time to get fit for the upcoming test event against New Zealand. We hope he recovers in time for the first test game.



?I have got in touch with Babar Azam and he is sad to miss out from the T20I series against New Zealand. He was fully focused and keen on playing the games,? Misbah-ul-Haq said about Azam.



?We have a very long cricketing season forward and we now hope that Azam gets his fitness as early as possible so that he can return to the competitive cricket,? Misbah-ul-Haq in a statement.



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<h2>Imam-ul-Haq and Shadab Khan also Ruled Out</h2>



Babar?s injury becomes more important as batsman Imam-ul-Haq has been ruled out a day before after he fractured his left thumb while practicing. Pakistan?s T20I Vice-Captain, Shadab Khan is also complaining of Groin niggle.



Pakistan and New Zealand are scheduled to play three-game T20I series and two Test games to end the tour. The tour will begin with T20Is on December 18, Friday.



<h2>Pakistan Squad for the tour of New Zealand 2020-21:</h2>



Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Musa Khan, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Qadir, and Wahab Riaz.



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