A three -match ODI series is being played between Pakistan and New Zealand. Pakistan suffered a 73-run defeat in the first match, causing it to be 0-1 in the series.
Now if Pakistan wants to do the series right, it will have to win another ODI at any cost, otherwise the series will be lost. But before the second ODI, the difficulties for Pakistan have increased. The team’s star player Usman Khan has been injured and will no longer play in this match. This has caused a major blow to Pakistan.
He was injured while fielding
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that Osman Khan has been released from the second ODI due to a hamstring injury. He was injured while fielding in the first ODI against New Zealand. The MRI scan found that his injury was not serious, but he will still not be available for the next match. Now it remains to be seen whether it will fit for the third ODI match.
Imam can get a chance
Usman Khan debuted in the first ODI against New Zealand. Started it well but could not play big innings. He scored 39 off 33 balls with 4 fours and two sixes. Now in his absence, Imam ul Haq may have the opportunity to open in the second ODI. The Imam didn’t have a chance to play in the first ODI, but now he can make it to the team.
19 play T20 International Match
Although Osman Khan has played only one ODI so far, he has previously played 19 T20 international matches for Pakistan. He has scored a total of 239 runs in these matches and has scored a half -century.
Pakistan team for the ODI series against New Zealand
Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper) (Captain), Abdullah Shafiq, Salman Aga, Taib Tahir, Khushadil Shah, Fahim Ashraf, Irfan Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Nasim Shah, Mohammad, Mohammad, Mohammad, Mohammad, Mohammad. Rauf, Osman Khan (out of the second ODI).
