Hyderabad: The much-anticipated ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is fast approaching, and cricket fans across the globe are eagerly anticipating a spectacular display of talent and competition. With teams from around the world preparing to battle it out on the global stage, the prelude to this cricketing extravaganza will commence with the warm-up fixtures set to begin on September 29. These practice matches will offer a glimpse of the action and excitement to come.
In the third warm-up match, New Zealand will take on Pakistan at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on September 29. Both New Zealand and Pakistan will be looking to fine-tune their strategies and gather essential momentum in the lead-up to the official tournament.
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has earned its reputation for featuring a well-balanced pitch that accommodates both batsmen and bowlers alike. The playing surface is poised to facilitate run-scoring and the statistical trend hints at the likelihood of high-scoring contests captivating the audience.
TEAMS:
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), DJ Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), MJ Henry, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Agha Salman, FK Zaman, IU Haq, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, SH Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), S Afridi, Usama Mir