The final of the tri-series in Pakistan features an exciting clash between Pakistan and New Zealand. This match holds extra significance as both teams will also face each other in the Champions Trophy opener at the same venue in less than a week.  

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Date & Time: Feb 14, 02:00 PM LOCAL

Pakistan vs New Zealand Playing 11

Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

New Zealand (Playing XI): Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke

Bazid Khan and Vernon Philander: It was brilliant chasing the other night, but looks slightly different today. There are a couple of dry spots, might be two-paced and scoring might be lower. I do feel it'll be better at night with dew. Don't think the surface will slow up that much in the evening.

Santner: Probably looks like slightly less grass than the other night. But I expect another high-scoring game. The boys have played here a lot. I have been lucky enough to come to Pakistan for the last few years. Anywhere you go in Pakistan, the wicket is generally good. Have a job to do with the ball. You always want to win anytime you play for your country - Pakistan will be the same. Two changes - Matt Henry and Ben Sears are out. Jacob Duffy and Nathan Smith are in.

Rizwan: Want to bat first? The pitch looks dry. We are trying to do our best. I said in the press conference about the cultural problem, but we're trying to fix it. One change for us.