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Hosts New Zealand take on Pakistan in the second and final Test at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Kiwis lead the two-match series 1-0 and will be looking to clinch it following an eight-wicket at Christchurch. With no takers for the series, there won’t be any telecast of NZ vs PAK available in India. However, Pakistan viewers can watch the telecast of Pak vs Nz 2nd Test on PTV Sports, and free live streaming of the match will be available on the official website here. Live streaming of the match for New Zealand viewers will be available on Sky Sport NZ as well. The match will start at 3:20 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) and you can catch the live score here.
Visitors Pakistan outplayed in the first Test as Kiwi bowlers ruled the show. After the opening day was washed out , New Zealand made sure there was enough time to dismantle the visiting side. Fragile Pakistan batting was exposed as they failed to reach 200-run mark in both the innings.
Kiwi fast bowlers dominated the show and never allowed the Pakistan to bounce back. The visiting side have been further dented with skipper Misbah ul Haq’s absence. The veteran flew to Pakistan after his father-in-law’s death. Azhar Ali will lead Pakistan in his absence. Also Read- New Zealand eye first Pakistan series win in decades
Pakistan are expected to make couple of changes to their playing XI for this game. Opener Sharjeel Khan is all set to make his Test debut and he will replace Misbah. Sharjeel will open the innings with Sami Aslam while Azhar Ali is likely to bat at number three. Wahab Riaz could well be back in the side replacing another pacer Sohail Khan.
On the other hand, hosts will be without the service of Trent Boult as he has been ruled out due to an injury and Doug Bracewell will replace him. Mitchell Santner has been included in the squad as well. Senior batsman Ross Taylor, who was cleared for the match after eye tests, will be keen to dish out an impressive performance before he takes break from cricket due to eye surgery. Also Read- Ball-Tampering scandals: From Sachin Tendulkar to Rahul Dravid
While hosts look strong favourites Pakistan will be keen to bounce back. The visitors will have to bat well to put across any challenge. With overcast conditions expected, fast bowlers will once have an impact in this short series.
Squads-
Pakistan (From): Sami Aslam, Azhar Ali(c), Asad Shafiq, Younis Khan, Babar Azam, Sarfraz Ahmed(w), Rahat Ali, Mohammad Amir, Yasir Shah, Sohail Khan, Sharjeel Khan, Imran Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Wahab Riaz.
New Zealand (From): Kane Williamson (c), Jeet Raval, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, Todd Astle, Doug Bracewell, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner.
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