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The first match of the Tri -series between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa is being played in Lahore on Saturday. New Zealand has decided to bat by winning the toss against Pakistan.
Kiwis have lost wickets in the first over. After 4 overs, New Zealand score is 21/1. The pair of Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson is at the crease.
Each team will play 2-2 matches in this series. The final match will be played on 12 February.
Shaheen Shah Afridi sent Will Young to the pavilion in the first over.
New Zealand won the toss and chose batting, both took off 3-3 paces The New Zealand team has decided to bat by winning the toss. Captain Mitchell Santner said- 'We will bat, the wicket looks good. I don't think it will change much. There was not much rain last night. We want to score some runs on the board. This is important for us. See what will happen to the pitch before the Champions Trophy. We are landing with three fast bowlers.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan said- 'This is a good opportunity for us before the Champions Trophy. I have already told that Babar will open with Azam Fakhar. We have Rauf, Afridi and Naseem Shah. We want to prepare for the Champions Trophy. '
Pakistani captain Mohammad Rizwan and New Zealand Captain Mitchell Santner during the toss.
Gaddafi Stadium is ready a day before The match is being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, which has been prepared a day earlier. PCB officials opened it again. It is renovated for the Champions Trophy matches.
Playing-11 Pakistan of both teams: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Aga Salman, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Nasim Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed. New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (Captain), Will Young, Rachin Rabindra, Kane Williamson, Derryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Philips, Michael Bracewell, Ben Siers, Matt Henry, Will Ourark.
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