The crucial match between Pakistan and New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup will be played in Bengaluru today, the green shirts need to win the match to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. On the other hand, fast bowler Matt Henry of the Kiwi team was ruled out of the mega event due to a hamstring strain.
Pakistan have no room for error in the International Cricket Council ICC World Cup, they have to win their last two matches. The first is against the Kiwis, for which the players have practiced extensively in Bengaluru. Apart from physical training, the players practiced bowling, batting and fielding well.
National team all-rounder Shadab Khan, who suffered an injury in the match against South Africa, was also tested.
On the other hand, the New Zealand team, which was in good form initially, is struggling due to fitness issues. Captain Williamson’s thumb is injured. Matt Henry was ruled out of the event due to a hamstring injury, with Kyle Jamieson joining the squad in his place. Champman and Jimmy Nesham are also injured.
Rain is also predicted in Bengaluru, but Bengaluru’s Channaswamy Stadium has a ‘sub-air system’ installed. Groundsmen claim that the ground can be made playable within minutes after the rain stops. The match between Pakistan and New Zealand will start at 10 am.
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