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Pakistan has made two key additions to its ODI squad ahead of the three-match series against New Zealand, bringing in fast bowler Haris Rauf and wicketkeeper-batter Usman Khan.
Rauf, who impressed with eight wickets in four matches during the T20I series, is expected to bolster Pakistan’s bowling attack. Meanwhile, Usman Khan, who did not feature in the T20Is, has been given an opportunity to prove himself in the ODI format.
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Pakistan’s ODI Squad Grows Stronger
Apart from Rauf and Usman, eight more players from the T20I squad have joined the ODI team in Napier. The new inclusions are:
- Salman Ali Agha
- Khushdil Shah
- Irfan Khan Niazi
- Abrar Ahmed
- Sufiyan Muqeem
- Mohammad Ali
Meanwhile, eight players from the T20I squad are returning home via Dubai. This includes:
- Shadab Khan
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Mohammad Haris
- Abbas Afridi
New Zealand’s Dominant T20I Win
New Zealand enters the ODI series in top form, having secured a 4-1 victory in the preceding T20I series. Their final T20I win was particularly dominant, with Tim Seifert smashing 97 off just 38 balls, helping the Black Caps chase down 129 in just 10 overs!
Pakistan vs. New Zealand Head-to-Head in ODIs
- Total ODIs Played: 119
- Pakistan Wins: 61
- New Zealand Wins: 54
- Tied: 1
- No Result: 3
However, Pakistan has struggled in recent encounters, losing their last three ODIs against New Zealand, including the Champions Trophy opener in Karachi earlier this year.
Pakistan’s ODI Squad vs. New Zealand
🔹 Mohammad Rizwan (C), Salman Ali Agha (VC), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdullah Shafique, Tayyab Tahir, Akif Javed, Mohammad Irfan Khan
Pakistan vs. New Zealand ODI Series Schedule
📅 March 29 – 1st ODI, McLean Park, Napier
📅 April 2 – 2nd ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton
📅 April 5 – 3rd ODI, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Can Pakistan bounce back and turn the tide in ODIs? Or will New Zealand continue their dominance?
