Pakistan women tour of New Zealand
2023.12.15
The anticipation grows as New Zealand Women prepare to face Pakistan Women in the second ODI of their three-match series on Friday at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
The hosts demonstrated their supremacy in the first match of the series, winning convincingly by 131 runs. New Zealand will be looking to extend their winning run and win the series, while Pakistan will be looking to produce a comeback and keep their chances alive.
The absence of Pakistan’s normal skipper, Nida Dar, who has been ruled out of the forthcoming match owing to a facial injury acquired during the first ODI, is noticeable. In Dar’s absence, the team’s leadership is placed on the competent shoulders of Fatima Sana. Following the initial loss, the stand-in captain will seek to motivate her squad and direct them toward a recovery.
Pitch Report
The Hagley Oval in Christchurch offers favorable conditions for batters, with a pitch that provides good bounce. The outfield is exceptionally fast, and the small boundary size facilitates easy scoring for batters. Initially, fast bowlers may find effectiveness in the first few overs. However, as the game advances, batting becomes progressively more comfortable at this venue.
Squads:
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Kate Anderson, Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Fran Jonas, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Pakistan: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Ameen, Sadaf Shamas, Najiha Alvi, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Fatima Sana (c), Diana Bag, Ghulam Fatima, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Sadia Iqbal, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
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