The Pakistan cricket team is currently in Dunedin to prepare for the third decisive T20I against New Zealand as a loss there would result in a series defeat.
Shaheen Afridi’s troops enjoyed a day out in Dunedin before the third T20I where players had a dinner inside a restaurant and enjoyed the moments.
Shaheen, Babar Azam, and others were seen sharing happy moments as they were accompanied by the team’s management staff including the likes of Saeed Ajmal, Mohammad Hafeez, and Umar Gul.
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Earlier today, Pakistan announced their playing XI for the third T20I where they made three changes.
Leg-spinner Usama Mir and all-rounder Aamer Jamal were excluded from the lineup, while pacer Abbas Afridi was ruled out due to a low-grade abdominal wall muscle strain. His exclusion would be a big loss to the team as Afridi was the leading wicket-taker, 5, for the team along with Haris Rauf even though they have been in lost causes.
Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Nawaz, and Zaman Khan have replaced the aforementioned trio for Pakistan.
It must be noted that the Black Caps lead the five-match series 2-0 and a win in Dunedin on January 17 can see them win it.
The Kiwis defeated Pakistan by 46 runs in the first T20I in Auckland and recorded a comfortable 21-run win in the second match in Hamilton on Sunday.
The Green Shirts, under Shaheen Shah Afridi’s leadership, have been struggling to make runs as their middle order has now failed for two consecutive matches and they are in dire need of answers as a loss in Dunedin would see the left-armer failing in his first assignment as the captain.
Schedule of remaining matches
3rd T20 – 17 January 2024 at University Oval, Dunedin
4th T20 – 19 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch
5th T20 – 21 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch
