Predicting New Zealand’s Playing XI for their clash against Pakistan

New Zealand are leading the three-match ODI series by 2-0. In the second game, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 84 runs. Pakistan played the worst cricket against New Zealand. So far, Pakistan has managed to win only one game in New Zealand in their ongoing white ball tour. Even though most of the senior players are missing from the current squad, New Zealand are still on the verge of winning the ODI series by 3-0 against Pakistan.

For the ODI series, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam returned to the squad, but their presence did not have a significant impact on the team. This is the last match before the Pakistan Super League gets started. However, Pakistan aim to win the last game, which will save them from the whitewash.

Top Order:

Rhys Mariu and Nick Kelly will open the batting attack. Both batters are not having much experience. In his debut game, Rhys Mariu scored 18 runs before getting out. However, the last ODI game will give him a chance to show his batting skills. Nick Kelly will be playing his third game and will get runs in upcoming games. In List A games, he scored 2678 runs. Henry Nicholls is the only batter in the top order with a lot of experience. Playing in 16 games, he scored 2149 runs.

Middle Order:

Daryl Mitchell is the strongest pillar of New Zealand’s batting. With his batting, he can take the game deep. In 51 ODIs, the right-handed batter scored over 1998 runs. In the third ODI, he would cross the 2000 runs mark for New Zealand. Mitchell Hay gives support to the batting line-up. In the last game, he missed out on scoring a century by just one run. He scored 99 runs and remained not out. Ahead of the third ODI, he hopes to stay in form as the Kiwis want to whitewash Pakistan in the ODI series.

Lower-Middle Order:

Young batter Muhammad Abbas provides more depth in the batting order. Playing in just two matches, Muhammad Abbas has shown the team that he can bring stability. Michael Bracewell gives support with batting and bowling. He can stand and score runs if New Zealand loses quick wickets.

Lower Order:

Jacob Duffy is the main bowler in the team who opens the bowling attack with the new ball. In recent times, Jacob Duffy has been in good form with the ball. In the last game he picked three wickets in eight overs. In recent Will O’Rourke has been a key player for the team. During the ICC Champions Trophy, he had the team’s important breakthroughs. Nathan Smith will give the two pacers support in the middle.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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