World Cup 2019: Players to look out for in Pakistan Vs New Zealand encounter

BIRMINGHAM: Green shirts are ready to face New Zealand in match at Edgbaston on Wednesday. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 pm (PST).

Pakistan and New Zealand, have faced one another in 58 One-Day International matches, with Pakistan winning the majority. Both the teams are strongly prepared to display a stunning show today.

Following will be the key players for the match:

Haris Sohail

The 30-year-old left-hander was dropped after his World Cup opener against West Indies. 

But his comeback against South Africa in Lord’s stunned his fans and critics. He played impressive innings of 89 runs from just 59 balls with the help of nine fours and three sixes.

The left-hand batsman has played 36 ODI matches, scoring 1417 runs in total.

Muhammad Amir

Mohammad Amir, the left-arm pace bowler has always been lethal to opponents and a key player for Pakistan.

He is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 15 wickets from just 5 innings. His stunning average of 14.6 and strike rate of 18.4 are the best for any bowler in this World Cup.

He has taken more than 50 wickets in One-Day International matches with an economy of 4.77.

3-26 in 6 overs against West Indies, 2-67 in 10 against England, 5-30 in 10 against Australia, 3-47 in 10 against India and 2-49 in 10 against South Africa – Amir has not only been lethal in picking wickets but also been phenomenally restrictive in the tournament.

Kane Willamson

Kane Williamson’s prudence and experience make him a standout amongst cricket’s most regarded captains. He’s is currently fifth on the list of highest run-scorers in this tournament.

The top-order player oozes quiet at the wrinkle and much of the time put on power-hitting knocks before carefully organising his field and bowling line-ups to defend low totals on board.

Averaging a decent 45.90 in 139 ODI matches, with 11 hundred and 37 fifties, the Kiwi skipper is a force to be reckoned with.