Sat Mar 29 02:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan and New Zealand to Clash in Three-Match ODI Series

**Wellington, New Zealand –** Pakistan and New Zealand are set to face off in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series starting March 29th. The first match will take place at McLean Park in Napier, followed by matches in Hamilton (Seddon Park) on April 2nd and Mount Maunganui (Bay Oval) on April 5th.

This series follows a recent five-match T20 series where Pakistan lost 4-1 to New Zealand. Pakistan will be aiming for a turnaround in the ODI format, with Mohammad Rizwan captaining the side. Babar Azam will also feature in the Pakistani squad. New Zealand will be led by Michael Bracewell, as Tom Latham is sidelined due to a fractured hand. Henry Nicholls has been called up to replace Latham. Pakistan has included Haris Rauf, who performed well in the T20 series, in their ODI squad.

**Where to Watch:**

The series will be broadcast in India on Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on SonyLIV, FanCode, and Prime Video. Matches will begin at 3:30 AM IST (11:00 AM local time).

**Squads:**

**New Zealand:** Michael Bracewell (capt), Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitch Henry, Nick Kelly, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Will Young, Henry Nicholls.

**Pakistan:** Mohammad Rizwan (capt), Salman Ali Agha (vice-capt), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Aqif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Mohammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, Haris Rauf, Usman Khan.

**(Note: Information regarding a solar eclipse on March 29th, 2025, has been omitted as it is unrelated to the cricket series.)**

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