Right-hand explosive batter Tim Seifert has been named the replacement for the injured Mark Chapman on Tuesday ahead of the second ODI of the three-match home series.
The Pakistan Cricket Team has been levied 10 per cent of the match fee after being found two overs short of the required target by the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees on Tuesday.
Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has backed calls related to the introduction of designated windows for international cricket. Williamson believes such a move could turn the World Test Championship (WTC) into a "more level competition".
The 29-year-old sustained the injury while fielding during the series opener in Napier, and a scan after the game confirmed a low-grade tear. As a result, he will be unavailable for the second clash of the three-match series
During the match, Arvind Muthu emerged as the top scorer for world number 67 India, while Harsh Dagar and Kushal Singh contributed three points each, as per Olympics.com.
New Zealand's 21-year-old right-hand batter Muhammad Abbas on Saturday became the player to slam the fastest-ever fifty on ODI debut during the first match of the three-match series against Pakistan at the McLean Park in Napier on Saturday.
Left-hand batter Mark Chapman's century and right-arm seamer Nathan Smith's four-wicket haul stormed hosts New Zealand to victory over Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series at the McLean Park in Napier on Saturday.
After having an exceptional T20I series against Pakistan, New Zealand opener Tim Seifert opened up about his opening partnership with right-hand batter Finn Allen in the fifth and final T20I of the series on Wednesday.
After his match-winning performance in the fifth T20I against Pakistan, New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham expressed his feelings after getting a chance to represent his country in the sport of cricket at national level.
After winning the match Kiwi skipper Michael Bracewell highlighted the strong performance of New Zealand's bowling unit, praising Jacob's leadership and the team's ability to rotate players effectively. He is particularly pleased with the team's consistency and their ability to bounce back f
Pakistan's skipper Salman Ali Agha acknowledged New Zealand's dominance throughout the series but highlighted positives like Hasan and Haris' batting in Auckland and Sufiyan's bowling performance. He emphasizes the focus on the Asia Cup and World Cup, and while disappointed with the series l