Three changes in Pakistan’s XI for the third T20I against New Zealand

Pakistan announced final eleven players for the third T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday, adding Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Nawaz and Zaman Khan.

Abbas Afridi ruled out due to a low-grade abdominal wall muscle strain, while leg-spinner Usama Mir and all-rounder Aamer Jamal have been replaced.

In relation to Abbas Afridi,  PCB says, ” His scan has shown no sign of significant injury, and he will be managed symptomatically, adding his availability for the last two games will be made at a later stage.”

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs in first Twenty20 and 21 runs in the second Twenty20 international to take a 2-0 series lead.

Pakistan playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Zaman Khan, Haris Rauf.

Full schedule:

1st T20 – 12 January 2024 at Eden Park, Auckland

2nd T20 – 14 January 2024 at Seddon Park, Hamilton

3rd T20 – 17 January 2024 at University Oval, Dunedin

4th T20 – 19 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch

5th T20 – 21 January 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch