First match of TRI series between Pakistan and New Zealand already started Shaheen Afridi give Pakistan early breakthrough as the took wicket of Will Young after New Zealand choose bat first.
Pakistan having bring back their few experienced players for this series Fakhar Zaman and Khushdil Shah playing in this game New Zealand trying to recover Themselves after losing early wicket. Kane Williamson and Ravindra Jadeja on crease.
After 7 overs 33 for 1 it looks like things could be interesting Kiwis are having good batting lineup which can do 300+ on this batting track.
This is first tri-nation series after so many years, in 90s ODI tri-nation series was a norm and was regularly hosted by different countries. But current cricket is limited mostly to bilateral series and ICC events.
It's first match in renovated Gaddafi Stadium and Pakistan camp is very much happy with the way they are bowling. After 9 overs, New Zealand going with 4.4 runs per over and their runs forecast is 258 runs at the moment. Khushdil Shah is once again back in the squad and it's time for him to prove that he really deserved to be in the squad otherwise selectors won't give him more chances. Pakistan is playing this match with experienced players along with few young faces. Outcome of this match will give an idea of Pakistan preparation for upcoming ICC CT 2025.