New Zealand v Pakistan at Dunedin, 1st Test
Date: Nov 24-28, 2009, 12:00 local time (23:00 GMT)
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Pakistan is touring New Zealand to play a 3 test match series with the kiwis. The series will commence from November 24, 2009 and will go on until December 15, 2009. However, Pakistan will also play a 3-days practice match with the New Zealand Invitation XI.
One can hardly doubt about the excitement that the test series holds for us. Pakistan team and excitement are inseparable and so are the kiwis which is the most resilient teams among all. The series will also be a competitive one despite the fact that Pakistan cricket team is not up to great form.
The have lost the ODI series to the New Zealand with a 1-2 and Pakistan failed to take revenge against the defeat they had during the Champions Trophy and meekly surrendered to the kiwis.
So it will not be all that easy for Pakistan to start their campaign for test series. Looks like New Zealand is enjoying form and the dressing room milieu is excited with or without Vettori who’s been doing great job so far for the kiwis.
They’ve been consistently consistent and that speaks of their resilience and to reiterate that they will start as favorites, they are playing at their home turf. They understand the seam and the bounce and they can play calculated shots. Furthermore, Vettori has been declared fit to play and this increases the might of New Zealand team. It also implies Pakistan will have to work really hard to prove their mettle in kiwi soil.
To add to the woes Pakistan is touring in the absence of their fond captain Younis Khan. In his absence Mohammad Yousuf is given the reigns and he will lead the team for this series. He is no doubt having a wealth of experience but captaincy is not everyone’s forte, so said Yousuf will be earnestly looking forward to give his experience and cricketing wisdom to his team.
One of the most exciting and nail biting test series is going to be played between New Zealand and Pakistan. This test series will start with the opening match from 24th November, 2009. Fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see this game live. You should know that only one day is left to start this game. It is scheduled to start at 23:00 GMT (12:00 local time). These two old foes will take on each other at the University Oval, Dunedin. Both teams are going to play their first test match after the end of ICC Champions Trophy.
This is a revenge game for Pakistan cricket team. You may ask me why I am mentioning it as revenge game. You should know that Pakistan lost to New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy and for their defeat they could not move to the final round. However, they failed to defeat New Zealand team in their home ODI series. It is thought that test series is a big opportunity for them to reduce their pain. However, Pakistan cricket team played a practice match against New Zealand Invitation XI. Their match was drawn. However, New Zealand is always strongest contestant in their home ground. Pakistan is hoping to face a tough challenge.
Pakistan cricket team is passing a tough time. They had very poor performance in their previous game. Even they could not win any test series this year. That is why, this test series is an acid test for new Pakistan skipper Mohammad Yousuf. Both teams are looking for consistency. New Zealand cricket team will play without their regular coach. Coach Andy Moles forced to take resign after because of player criticism. Daniel Vettori will work as both captain and coach. On the other hand, Pakistan cricket team will not get Younis Khan’s service in this test. Younis Khan opted out his name to take rest. Pakistan middle order batsman Misbah-ul-Haq was taken as the replacement of Younis Khan.
Both Pakistan and New Zealand are not in good position in the ICC Test ranking. Pakistan is in the sixth position where New Zealand respectively standing in the seventh position. They should struggle hard to get a victory to develop their ranking.
Batting line up is perhaps the main problem for Pakistan cricket team. As I earlier stated you that Pakistan cricket team will miss Younis Khan in this tour series because he took rest to get back his form. However, Pakistan cricket team may recall Imran Farhat to make strong opening line up. Mohammad Yousuf will have to keep an important role in this series. Another good news is that Pakistan’s speed spearhead Mohammad Asif has been selected for this series. His destructive bowling action can destroy the opponent team. However, New Zealand’s best fast bowler Shane Bond has got chance to play against Pakistan. After a long time, he can play for his team.
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