After a disappointing begin to the five-match T20I sequence, Pakistan and New Zealand are all set to satisfy one another once more within the second T20I on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday (April 20). The first recreation witnessed an excellent spectator turn-out however the rain had the final snicker and the gamers needed to trudge off the sphere after simply two deliveries.
Pakistan had handed debuts to 3 gamers – Abrar Ahmed, Irfan Khan and Usman Khan and it seems like they’d need to stick with them for the second recreation, at the very least. Mohammad Amir‘s return to Pakistan’s enjoying XI was one other noteworthy change within the first fixture and he’s more likely to bolster the tempo battery on Saturday.
Rawalpindi weather forecast
The weather in Rawalpindi is anticipated to stay clear throughout the recreation. As per weather.com, there are possibilities of scattered thunderstorms within the afternoon and a 13% likelihood of rain, nonetheless, the weather is more likely to clear within the night with only a 4% likelihood of showers. Hence, in all probability, the followers will have the ability to witness an entire recreation.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Usually, a batter’s paradise, the floor on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium isn’t anticipated to behave any completely different throughout the 2nd T20I. With a little bit of weather round, the tempo bowlers will have the ability to get the ball to maneuver early on however the wicket will turn into simpler for scoring runs as the sport progresses.Â
The groups chasing have received all of the T20Is which were performed on the venue due to this fact the captain successful the toss could decide to bowl first.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium T20I Records and Stats
Total T20I Matches: 6
Matches received batting first: 0
Matches received bowling first: 4
Average first innings rating: 129
Average second innings rating: 154
Highest complete scored: 194/4 by New Zealand vs Pakistan
Highest rating chased: 194/4 by New Zealand vs Pakistan
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