Pakistan cricket team’s captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan are set to continue as the opening pair in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. The decision was confirmed by head coach Misbah-ul-Haq, who praised the duo for their impressive performances in recent matches.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the series, Misbah said that Babar and Rizwan had formed a strong partnership at the top of the order and had shown great consistency and discipline in their approach. He added that the team management had full confidence in their abilities and expected them to continue their good form in the upcoming matches.
The Babar-Rizwan opening pair has been a key factor in Pakistan’s recent success in T20Is, with the duo putting up some impressive performances against South Africa, Zimbabwe, and England. Their partnership has provided stability and momentum to the team’s batting order, allowing the middle and lower order batsmen to play more freely and aggressively.
The T20I series against New Zealand is expected to be a tough challenge for Pakistan, as the Kiwis are a strong side with a good track record in the format. However, the team is confident of its abilities and is looking forward to the challenge. Misbah said that the team had prepared well for the series and was ready to give its best performance.
The Babar-Rizwan opening pair is one of the most exciting partnerships in international cricket at the moment, and fans are eagerly looking forward to watching them in action in the upcoming matches. The series is set to begin on December 17th and will consist of three T20Is.
