New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell has won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the first Twenty20 of the five-match series in Rawalpindi. The series is preparation for the T20 World Cup in June in the Caribbean and United States. Light drizzle delayed the toss for half an hour but no overs were deducted.
Umpires Aleem Dar, center in black kit, with Ahsan Raza examine condition as ground staff start work to ready ground after rain delay the start of first T20 cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand , in Rawalpindi, Pakistan , Thursday, April 18, 2024. Pitch covers with sheets during rain, which delay the start of first T20 cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand , in Rawalpindi, Pakistan , Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Usman Khan was banned by the Emirates Cricket Board for five years for shifting his allegiance to play for his country of birth, and got the attention of Pakistan selectors after scoring back-to-back hundreds in the PSL. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan was ruled out of the opening game after experiencing discomfort in his right knee and calf while batting in the nets on Wednesday.
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