Match start time 07:00 pm PST
MOHALI, India: Pakistan will play an important match for its survival in the ICC T20 World Cup 2016 against New Zealand at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday.
Unfortunately, Pakistan’s two main players Muhammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz are not likely to be in action in today’s match due to injuries. Hafeez is suffering from knee injury while Riaz got injured after a ball hit his neck during the practice session. Both players can be replaced by Khalid Latif and Imad Wasim.
Unlike Pakistan, New Zealand continues to perform exceptionally well in the event and so far remains unbeaten. However, Pakistan’s loss to India could only be overcome somewhat if green shirts win next two games against New Zealand and Australia.
Earlier on Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shahryar Khan at a press conference in Lahore termed the match against New Zealand very important for Pakistan’s progress in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
The PCB Chairman said that Pakistan team was ready for a better performance. He also expressed the hope that Pakistan would reach semifinal of ICC T20 World Cup 2016 by winning next two matches.
Pakistan team for today’s match (probable)
Sharjeel Khan, Ahmed Shehzad, Muhammad Hafeez/Khalid Latif, Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (Wicket Keeper), Shahid Afridi, Imad Wasim/Muhammad Nawaz, 9 Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Sami, Muhammad Amir
New Zealand team for today’s match (probable)
Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson (Captain), Colin Munro, Corey Anderson, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliot, Luke Ronchi (Wicket Keeper), Mitchell Santner, Mitchell McClenaghan/Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne/Tim Southee
Last night, Australia defeated Bangladesh by 3 wickets in a group 2 match of the tournament in Bangalore.
Bangladesh while batting first scored 156 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the allotted 29 overs. In reply, Australia achieved the target in 18.3 overs for loss of 7 wickets.
