New Zealand will face Pakistan in the tri-series final
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The final ODI match (among participating teams) before the 2025 Champions Trophy will see New Zealand take on Pakistan in the final of the tri-series, which also featured. The blockbuster summit clash will take place at Karachi's National Stadium on Friday (February 14).
Ironically, the two teams are also set to face each other in less than a week again at the same venue in the opening game of the marquee ICC event on February 19. Pakistan will aim to avenge their defeat against New Zealand in the opening game of the tri-series.
The Mitchell Santner-led side posted a huge total of 330 on the board with Glenn Phillips leading the way with a splendid century. The star all-rounder gave the visitors a stunning acceleration in the last 10 overs with an unbeaten knock of 106 in just 84 balls. Kane Williamson made a half-century with an 89-ball 54 while Daryl Mitchell made 81 runs in 84 balls.
In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for just 252 as a quick-fire 69-ball 84 from Fakhar Zaman went in vain. Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner took three wickets each for th Kiwis.
Both New Zealand and Pakistan defeated South Africa by six wickets each to ensure the Proteas finished winless in the competition.
My Dream 11 Team For Pakistan vs New Zealand
M Rizwan, D Conway, K Williamson, D Mitchell, B Azam, F Zaman, A Salman (C), M Santer, G Phillips (VC), M Henry, S Afridi
Pakistan Likely Playing XI vs New Zealand: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand Likely Playing XI vs Pakistan: Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William ORourke
Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Akif Javed, Usman Khan
New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William ORourke, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith, Lockie Ferguson
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