NZ Playing XI vs PAK: ICC T20 World Cup 2022 – NewZealand were the first team to qualify for the semifinals and it is fair to say that Kane Williamson has found his combination. The Kiwis have settled on a combination and have gone unchanged in the last three games en route to the knockout stages of the tournament. That means Martin Guptill, their leading run-getter in T20Is will continue to warm the bench. Follow NZ vs PAK LIVE and T20 WC Semifinals LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
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New Zealand Playing XI: As mentioned above, New Zealand added senior batter Daryl Mitchell to the team replacing Mark Chapman who did not bat in the first game against Australia. The Blackcaps have looked like one of the most balanced sides in the competition. Glenn Phillips has been their top performer with the bat as he has scored 195 runs in just four games with his average being 48.75.
Similarly, both openers Finn Allen and Devon Conway have been giving some flying starts in the field restrictions to help their side post a competitive total on the board. In another good news for the Kiwi fans, their skipper Kane Williamson returned to form after he smashed a 61 off just 35 balls against Ireland in both teams’ last group stage encounter. Williamson stroked five fours and three maximums in his innings, playing at a brilliant strike rate of 174.29.
Probable New Zealand Playing XI vs Pakistan
1. Finn Allen
2. Devon Conway (WK)
3. Kane Williamson (C)
4. Glenn Phillips
5. James Neesham
6. Daryl Mitchell
7. Mitchell Santner
8. Ish Sodhi
9. Tim Southee
10. Lockie Ferguson
11. Trent Boult
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New Zealand bowling looks as threatening as ever:
- New Zealand bowlers, particularly the pacers have been right on the money since game 1.
- The Kiwi trio of Tim Southee, Trent Boult, and Lockie Ferguson have scalped a total of 20 wickets in the tournament so far.
- Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi are also on the wickets.
- New Zealand bowlers gave away 179 runs against England, which is the highest they have spent in the tournament so far.
- The Blackcaps bundled out Australia for just 111 runs in their opening game of the tournament.
- Later on, they bettered their previous performance and restricted Sri Lanka to just 102 runs in their third match.
As for their bowling, Trent Boult and Tim Southee have taken most of the burden with Lockie Ferguson chipping in with his express pace. Spinners Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi have chipped in with wickets in the middle overs, while also keeping the runs in check. Glenn Phillips could also be an option with the ball vs Pakistan, with his off-spin coming handy against the left-handers.
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