New Zealand faces a double blow; 2 changes made in panic mode for the rest of Pakistan T20is
The New Zealand National Cricket team has suffered a double backlog in a current T20I series with five games against the Pakistani National Criter Team at home. After finishing as winners at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand continued its winning streak in the white ball format.
Black caps won the first two T20I against men in Green to take over a 2-0 lead in the current T20I series in five matches, but tourists have made a remarkable return in the third T20I. Pakistan overthrew Kiwis nine hickekets because they successfully chased a target of 205 runs at 16 additions to retain their hopes in the T20I current series in Auckland.
Matt Henry turned off after New Zealand suffered a demolished defeat at 3. T20I
After a demolished defeat, Nada Black Caps hoped that she would win the T20I current series hit a big blow because their star Pacer Matt Henry was excluded from the remaining two T20i match against Pakistan as he continues to recover from the shoulder injury.
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Matt Henry injured his right shoulder during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals against South Africa, which will continue to prevent him from action. In addition to the shoulder injury, Kivi Pacer was at the same time dealing with the knee problem.
New Zealand Crickket said in an official statement: “Blackcaps Tempo Bowler Matt Henry was excluded from the rest of the KFC T20I series against Pakistan, while continuing his injury program. Henry injured the right shoulder during the recent ICC semi-final trophy against southern Africa.
Zak Foulkes continues to enter Matt Henry in Pakistan T20is
Young Pacer Zak Foulkes, who has been invited to the first three T20i against Pakistan, will now remain on the team for the rest of the Home series in progress as a replacement for Henry. In addition, Will O’Rourke was joined by the Black Caps team for the last two t20i matches, replacing Kyle Jamieson.
NZC further stated: “Will O’Rourke, which is originally listed for the introductory three games, instead joined the T20I team for the last two matches instead of Kyle Jamieson.”
It is significant that the last two T20I matches scheduled for Bay Oval in Taurangi on Sunday, March 2nd, and Sky Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday, March 26. After the T20I series, Pakistan and New Zealand will face each other in the series with three matches, starting on March 29.
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Michael Bracewell gave up after tearing down the loss from Pakistan in 3. T20I
In the meantime, the captain of New Zealand Michael Bracewell expressed disappointment after defeating his team in the third T20I against Pakistan in Auckland. Bracewell also praised Mohammad Nawaz (105*) and Marko Chapman (94) for their explosive blows.
Michael Bracewell stated: “Disappointed with the results. Fill your hat to Nawaz; he was amazing. It’s pretty hard to defend ourselves tonight; credited with him, but pretty disappointed. We weren’t wrong in the T20, we were not mistaken for a full 20 addition, which is criminal.
You have to arrange; The conditions are changing and you have to deal with it. Chapman hit beautifully; When he came out, we had to deal with stock for several supplements. When you put a 230 grade on the board, things have to go their own way; We had 15 shorts. “
