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New Zealand is hosting Pakistan in a five-match T20I series. However, they have already clinched the series, the Men in Green are yet to taste their first win under Shaheen Shah Afridi’s leadership. With Pakistan eying a consolation win in the fifth and final T20I, the Kiwis have been handed a major blow.
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Ahead of the fifth T20I, all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out. The star of the fourth T20I, who played an unbeaten knock of 72 off 44 balls will miss the fifth T20I as part of the ongoing workload management. “Daryl Mitchell will miss the final match of the KFC T20I Series against Pakistan as part of ongoing workload management,” the BlackCaps informed.
With Mitchell’s withdrawal, the BlackCaps have called in all-rounder Rachin Ravindra for the final T20I. “Daryl is an important player for us across all three formats and ensuring he’s in the best place to perform in international cricket is vital,” Head Coach Gary Stead said. “Rachin is coming off a period of rest himself and will bring a valuable skill set to the group in this final match as he continues his return to cricket,” Stead further added.
Moreover, the BlackCaps informed that a decision on Devon Conway’s availability will be taken on the matchday itself as he continues his isolation at team’s hotel in Christchurch.
New Zealand squad for fifth T20I against Pakistan:
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (C), Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Chad Bowes, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears.
