HAMILTON: Pakistan after promising victory over New Zealand at Auckland now all set for 2nd of three-match Twenty20 (T20) series on January 17 at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
The Green shirts will step into the field with a sky-high confidence as they beat the unstoppable Kiwis in their home ground by 16 runs in first match of the tour on Friday.
Pakistani skipper had already hinted during the post-match ceremony that he will retain their winning squad for 2nd match of the tour.
Pakistan expected XI: Ahmed Shahzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, Imad Wasim, Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Akmal, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, Sarfraz Ahmed, Mohammad Amir.
New Zealand expected XI: Kane Williamson (captain), Trent Boult, Grant Elliott, Mark Guptill, Matt Henry, Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Luke Ronchi, Ross Taylor, Corey Anderson.
The second match will be crucial for both sides as Pakistan will be eyeing to wrap up the series, while Black Caps will be looking for a win to level the series.