LAHORE: The fourth match of the five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium today.
The series is tied 1-1 as the first match played in Rawalpindi was rained out while the second was won by Pakistan and the third was won by New Zealand defeating the home team to level the series.
Pakistan suffered two major setbacks ahead of the match as in-form Mohammad Rizwan and Irfan Khan have been ruled out for the rest of the matches due to injuries.
Babar Azam had said in the press conference yesterday that he is determined to win the series. Due to the injury of his opening partner, Babar Azam will have to form the opening pair with Saeem Ayub. Usman Khan will replace Rizwan.
Fakhar Zaman and Imad Wasim will play the first match of the series. The middle order will include all-rounders Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed while Usama Mir will replace Abrar Ahmed.
Naseem Shah is likely to be rested as he could not perform in the previous matches. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, and Abbas Afridi will lead the pace attack. New Zealand is likely to retain the same squad that defeated Pakistan in the previous match.
