New Zealand vs Pakistan 2018: 5 players to watch out for in the ODI series

Modified Jan 05, 2018 21:29 IST

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Imam-ul-Haq

Imam-ul-Haq has been making waves ever since his stunning entry into the international arena. With a century on debut against Sri Lanka in the third ODI of the five-match series last year, Imam silence the doubters who had criticised his selection. He followed it up with a patient 45 in the final game, helping his side seal a 5-0 whitewash of the visitors.

Imam may not get a look in for the first game with Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman in fine form - they both notched centuries in the tour game against New Zealand XI - but he could be included in the final couple of games if Pakistan feel the need to have an extra batsman against the fiery New Zealand bowling attack.

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Edited by Arvind Sriram