In the third T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan at Dunedin’s University Oval on January 17, 2024, Pakistan made several changes to their playing XI. Fast bowler Haris Rauf returned to the lineup, while spinner Abrar Ahmed was sidelined due to a prolonged injury related to sciatica, which he sustained during the ICC World Cup 2023. Pakistan’s Playing XI:
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain)
- Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain, wicketkeeper)
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Fakhar Zaman
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Azam Khan (wicketkeeper)
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Haris Rauf
- Zaman Khan
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first.
In this match, New Zealand posted a total of 224/7, with Finn Allen scoring a remarkable 137 runs off 62 balls. Pakistan, in reply, managed 179/7 in their 20 overs, resulting in a 45-run victory for New Zealand.
