Pakistan’s recent game saw them successfully chase down a target of 205 runs against Bangladesh, winning by seven wickets. Fakhar Zaman played a crucial role, scoring a fantastic half-century and earning the Player of the Match award.

Probable Playing XIs: For the upcoming match, it’s likely that the teams will field the following players:

New Zealand: Devon Conway, WA Young, Rachin Ravindra, DJ Mitchell, Tom Latham (C), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, LH Ferguson.

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, FK Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, S Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf.

Injury and Availability News: New Zealand’s Matt Henry is out of the tournament due to a hamstring strain, and Kyle Jamieson has replaced him. James Neesham had an injury but is fit enough to play. Lockie Ferguson might return after missing the last game due to an Achilles injury. However, Shadab Khan, who suffered a concussion, may not be available for this match.

Weather and Pitch: The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be cloudy, with a temperature of around 23.8°C and 88% humidity. The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium usually favors the batsmen, with an average first innings score of 292 runs in the last five games played there. The team winning the toss might choose to field first due to favorable conditions.

This game between New Zealand and Pakistan promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to improve their standings in the tournament. Stay tuned for a thrilling showdown in the Cricket World Cup 2023.