NZC has announced the New Zealand squad for the upcoming five-match T20I home series against Pakistan with Michael Bracewell named as captain.
Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke will be available for the first three T20Is while, Matt Henry who was injured during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals, will be available for the last two T20Is along with Zak Foulkes.
Mitchell Santner, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and Bevon Jacobs were unavailable for selection as they will play in the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
However, Tim Seifert, Finn Allen and James Neesham will be back for the T20 squad. “It’s a great honour and a real privilege to captain your country,” Bracewell said in a statement ahead of the series.
“I really enjoyed leading the side in Pakistan last year and we’ve got many players from that squad included for this series as well, which is nice.”
“Mitch Santner’s done a great job since taking over as white-ball captain and I’ll really just be trying to build on his good work and create an enjoyable environment for the guys to perform in,” Bracewell said in an NZC statement.
“Pakistan are always a dangerous short-form side with lots of power and pace and we know they’ll be hurting after an early exit in the Champions Trophy.”
Fast bowler Ben Sear who recoverd from hamstring injury, and Ish Sodhi who missed the recent home series against Sri Lanka has been named in the New Zealand T20I squad.
“We’re certainly starting to narrow our sights on the ICC T20 World Cup in India next February and March,” selector Sam Wells said.
“Half of this squad is only returning from the Champions Trophy on Wednesday and so we’re going to need to manage those players really carefully.”
“The Pakistan series will provide an opportunity for all players to put their best foot forward and push their case for selection in the 15-player squad for next year’s major global tournament.”
With Pakistan has announced their T20I squad for the tour, the first match T20I series will be played on March 16 at Hagley Oval.
New Zealand Squad for Pakistan T20Is: Michael Bracewell (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes (4,5), Mitch Hay, Matt Henry (4,5), Kyle Jamieson (1,2,3), Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Will O’Rourke (1,2,3), Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi
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