First ODI: Pakistan chasing 345 against New Zealand, 2 wickets down for 124 runs

In the first match of the three-match ODI series, Pakistan’s batting is underway while chasing New Zealand’s target of 345 runs. Pakistan has scored 124 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in the first 22 overs.

The first ODI between host New Zealand and Pakistan is being played in Napier. Host New Zealand scored 344 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted 50 overs, with Mark Chapman scoring 132 runs and Daryl Mitchell contributing 76 runs.

Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and elected to field first. Pakistan’s innings was opened by Abdullah Shafique and Usman Khan. However, the opening partnership failed to make a significant impact, as Usman Khan got out after scoring 39 runs, while Abdullah Shafique was dismissed for 36 runs by the Kiwi bowlers.

New Zealand’s innings

In the first ODI against Pakistan, New Zealand lost three wickets for 50 runs. Will Young was dismissed for 1, Nick Kelly for 15, and Henry Nicholls for 11 runs.

After three wickets fell, Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman stabilized the innings with a responsible 199-run partnership.

During this period, Mark Chapman played a superb innings of 132 runs, hitting 13 fours and 6 sixes, while Daryl Mitchell was dismissed after scoring 76 runs.

Additionally, debutant Mohammad Abbas scored 52 runs off 26 balls, including 3 sixes and 3 fours.

New Zealand posted a total of 344 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted 50 overs.

For Pakistan, Irfan Khan took 3 wickets, while Haris Rauf and Akif Javed claimed 2 wickets each. Naseem Shah and Mohammad Ali picked up one wicket each.

Notably, Akif Javed, Mohammad Ali, and Usman Khan are making their debut for Pakistan in this match.

Pakistan’s playing XI

Pakistan’s squad includes Abdullah Shafique, Usman Khan, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Akif Javed, and Mohammad Ali.

It is worth mentioning that New Zealand defeated Pakistan 4-1 in the five-match T20 series before this ODI series.