New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score, ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson Returns As Pakistan Opt To Bowl vs New Zealand

NZ vs PAK Live Score: New Zealand’s Playing XI

New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

NZ vs PAK Live Score: Pakistan’s Playing XI

Pakistan (Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf

New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score: Here’s what Kane Williamson said at the toss

Slightly different looking surface to what we expect here. We will try to put a competitive target and adapt to the conditions. Nice to be back out here, obviously few niggles in the camp and the guys are very excited for the challenge today. We have 2 changes. Ish Sodhi comes in for Matt Henry and I come in for Will Young. Looks like it might take some turn. For us, it’s about sticking to our plans and adapting to conditions as best as we can.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score: Here’s what Babar Azam said at the toss

We will have a bowl first because of moisture on the surface. We have good bowling and we are trying to hit good lengths and execute our plans. We have one change. Usama Mir is not playing and Hasan Ali is playing. I’m feeling good (with the form), but not been able to finish games, I will try my best to enjoy myself and looking forward to the game.

NZ vs PAK Live Score: Toss

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bowl against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup 2023 match on Saturday in Bengaluru. 

NZ vs PAK Live Score: New Zealand’s battle with injuries

New Zealand will also have to deal with another obstacle ahead of their clash with Pakistan — a growing injury list that has five names in it. Matt Henry hurt his hamstring against South Africa and the pacer is set to miss the match against Pakistan, forcing the Kiwis to summon strapping fast bowler Kyle Jamieson as his cover. James Neesham had suffered a hit on his wrist in the match against the Proteas and the Kiwis will keep a close eye on his recovery. Other than them, Kane Williamson (thumb) and Mark Chapman (calf) are in various stages of their recuperation, and they are unlikely to take the field against Pakistan.

NZ vs PAK Live Score: New Zealand aim for turnaround

The Kiwis started the tournament with four wins on the bounce, and it looked a matter of time before they sealed a last-four berth. Since that point, they have fallen to three defeats in a row against India, Australia and South Africa, and they are now stranded at eight points from seven matches.

NZ vs PAK Live: Good morning!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of this World Cup match between New Zealand and Pakistan. After Afghanistan’s win, Pakistan face a must-win situation.