NZ vs. SA: New Zealand won the toss and landed in the second match of the Pakistan Treasury Series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The decision is in accordance with the terms that are in favor of the initial swing.
South Africa, headed by Timba Boomoma, includes four Debutta – Sweeto Bretzke, Mehlali Empongwana, Sinwan Matheshmi, and Ethan Bosh.
This is the first time that Proteas has introduced four new players in the same ODI. New Zealand made a change, and bringing Devon Conneway to Rachin Ravindra.
Proteas started cautiously, reaching 6/0 in 1.2 overs. Timba Bumoma (3 off 4) and Matthew Bretz (2 off 4) are on the crease. Matt Henry and Will Overwork opened bowling for New Zealand.
The Lahore pitch offers initial help to the pacers but is later in favor of the batsmen.
With the Champions Trophy approaching, New Zealand coach Gary Stad indicated the pacers’ work burden.
This match also has historical significance.
This is the first day of Pakistan ODIs At home since 2008, bringing back old memories for fans who remember the Morning ODI since the 1990s.
XIS NZ vs SA Play
New Zealand: Devon Connee, Will Ying, Ken Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Philips, Michael Breswell, Mitchell Sentner (C), Ben Sears, Matt Henry, Will Overk.
South Africa: Tamba Bumoma (C), Matthew Bretzke, Jason Smith, Kyle Verin (WK), Wyan Molder, Mahli Empongwana, Sinwran Matheshmi, Ethan Bosh, Junior Doula, Lingy Nagdy, Tiberiz Shimsi.
