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The fifth and final match of the T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played today (Wednesday) in Wellington Regional Stadium.
New Zealand has already secured the series with a 3-1 lead in the five-match contest.
Pakistani players held batting and bowling practice in Wellington on Tuesday.
Bowling coach Azhar Mahmood acknowledged that the team’s bowling unit was not performing as expected, highlighting the challenges posed by bounce and pace in New Zealand.
He praised Haris Rauf for his bowling performance and hinted at possible changes in the playing XI for the final match.
Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitch Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke.
Pakistan: Mohammad Haris (wk), Hassan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha (c), Irfan Khan/Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Abdul Samad, Shaheen Shah Afridi/Mohammad Ali, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed.
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