NZ vs PAK: Abbas Afridi, Usama Mir to make debut as Pakistan announces playing XI for first T20I

• Abbas Afridi and Usama Mir will make their T20I debuts.
• The match will be played at Eden Park in Auckland.
• Shaheen Shah Adridi will lead the Men in Green.

Pakistan is all set to go against the hosts, New Zealand, in a high-octane T20I series starting today. The Men in Green will play five T20I matches against the hosts.

Ahead of the first T20I encounter at Eden Park, Auckland, the Pakistan national team has announced their playing XI, with the youngster, Shaheen Shah Afridi, ready to take on the role of captain for the first time in international cricket.

Here is the line-up for the Men in Green:

🚨 Pakistan's playing XI for the first T20I 🚨#NZvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/7gDFGxWUC1

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 12, 2024

Mohamamd Rizwan has been replaced by Azam Khan as wicketkeeper. Pakistan has also called in two uncapped players, Abbas Afridi and Usama Mir.

The match will begin at 11:10 AM PST (06:10 PM local time).

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