Mohammad Rizwan Out, Babar To Drop Usman?  Pakistan's Probable XI For 4th T20I vs NZ

Mohammad Rizwan Out, Babar To Drop Usman? Pakistan's Probable XI For 4th T20I vs NZ

PAK will face NZ in 4th T20I on Thursday [AP]

On Thursday, Pakistan and New Zealand will cross swords against each other in the fourth T20I of the ongoing five-match series. After the first T20I was called off due to rain, Pakistan took a valuable 1-0 lead by winning the second game convincingly.

However, riding on Mark Chapman's whirlwind knock, the BlackCaps made a remarkable comeback to the series, winning the third match by seven wickets.

Meanwhile, ahead of the fourth T20I in Lahore, Pakistan are expected to make a few changes. As Mohammad Rizwan was retired hurt during the third match, he might miss this game, making room for explosive batter Fakhar Zaman.

Although Haseebullah Khan has joined the side, replacing Azam Khan, Pakistan might persist with PSL sensation Usman Khan, who has recorded consecutive failures in this series.

Irfan Khan Niazi, who has played to crucial knocks, will continue to bat at number five, with Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed following him in the lineup.

However, we don't think the hosts will make any changes to their bowling unit, with Shaheen Afridi set to spearhead the attack alongside Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi and wily spinner Abrar Ahmed.

Pakistan's probable playing XI for 4th T20I vs New Zealand

Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (C), Usman Khan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed