New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I: Pakistan's Predicted XI – Pakistan Tour Of New Zealand 2020-21

On Sunday (20th December), the visiting side Pakistan will face the hosts New Zealand in the second game of the three-match T20I series at Seddon Park (Hamilton).

Currently, the Men in Green are trailing this series by 1-0 after losing this series opener by 5 wickets. Now, they must have to win both the remaining matches to win this away T20I series.

New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I: Pakistan’s Predicted XI

Abdullah Shafique

Pakistan youngster Abdullah Shafique, who scored 41 not out during his T20I debut, scored a duck in his second T20I match, which was against New Zealand during the opening game of this T20I series. His T20 batting average is 44.33 and the youngster is now getting real experience.

Mohammad Hafeez

While the regular Pakistan openers are unavailable for this T20I series, experienced Mohammad Hafeez can be a good choice for the opening batting position. His massive experience can help to provide a positive start in the challenging overseas condition.

Haider Ali

During the home T20I series against Zimbabwe, Haider Ali once scored match-winning 66 not out. In the last game, the 20-year-old scored only 3 runs.

Shadab Khan (C)

While the visitors were struggling deeply in the last T20I, new Pakistan T20I captain Shadab Khan played his part brilliantly with the bat. His 42 off 32 balls helped the visitors to manage a challenging first innings total in that unsuccessful game.

Khushdil Shah

During the home T20I series against Zimbabwe, Khushdil Shah successfully played the finishing roles for his team in the chasing.

Imad Wasim

While the visitors Pakistan were struggling on 39/5, Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan built up a 40-run partnership for the sixth wicket. He scored 19 runs in that game.

Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk)

In this calendar year, former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed played one limited-overs international game and that was against England in Manchester T20I on 1st September. But he didn’t bat in that game. Later, in the National T20 Cup, Sarfaraz scored 171 runs in 10 innings (average 21.37; strike-rate 131.53), including the knocks of 44 and 52*. The experienced wicket-keeper can replace Mohammad Rizwan for this T20I.

Faheem Ashraf

Coming to bat in the 14th over during this series opener, Faheem Ashraf’s brilliant 31 off 18 balls helped Pakistan team to manage the first innings total of 150+. But, in the crucial moment during the second innings of that game, he dropped Mark Chapman and it proved costly enough for them.

Mohammad Hasnain

The 20-year-old right-arm fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has taken 7 wickets in 9 T20Is. During the home T20I series against Zimbabwe, he took two wickets in three matches, but he was in very control with the ball.

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Pakistan youngster Shaheen Shah Afridi has highly impressed in his early international career. The left-arm fast bowler had the bowling figures of 4-0-27-2 during the first game of this away T20I series.

Haris Rauf

The right-arm fast bowler Haris Rauf has taken 14 wickets in 9 T20Is. In the T20I series opener in this tour, Rauf was the best bowler for Pakistan as he finished with the bowling figures of 4-0-29-3.