NZ wins toss, elects to bat 1st in fifth ODI towards Pakistan

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — New Zealand captain Tom Latham gained the toss and elected to bat first within the fifth and ultimate one-day worldwide towards Pakistan on Sunday because it bids to keep away from a clear sweep within the five-match sequence.

Pakistan rose to the highest of the ICC’s ODI rankings after it took a 4-0 sequence lead with a 102-run win within the final sport. Nevertheless, the house staff wants a clear sweep of the Black Caps to retain its No. 1 spot.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who grew to become the quickest batter within the historical past of ODIs to succeed in 5,000 runs together with his 18th hundred on Wednesday, shall be enjoying in his a centesimal sport.

Shadab Khan returns to the aspect in the one change for Pakistan after the leg-spinner changed Mohammad Haris.

New Zealand surprisingly rested Daryl Mitchell, who scored back-to-back centuries within the first two video games at Rawalpindi, because the vacationers introduced again Henry Nicholls.

The Black Caps, touring Pakistan with out eight common white-ball gamers who’re enjoying within the Indian Premier League, additionally omitted Blair Tickner, Ben Lister and James Neesham after dropping the final sport closely.

Quick bowlers Henry Shipley and Adam Milne together with left-arm spinner Rachin Ravindra had been introduced again to the enjoying XI.

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Lineups:

New Zealand: Will Younger, Tom Blundell, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (captain), Mark Chapman, Cole McConchie, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne, Matt Henry.

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim.

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