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Afghanistan enters this match with a win in their first game of the tournament, showcasing a strong start. In contrast, New Zealand will be playing their opening game of the World Cup. In their last four T20 matches, New Zealand has shown mixed form, winning two games and losing two, which adds an element of unpredictability to their performance.
New Zealand coach Gary Stead is confident of having a fully fit squad when the team departs for the Caribbean for next month's Twenty20 World Cup with Finn Allen and Devon Conway making good progress in their recovery from injuries.
Matt Henry has edged out Ben Sears for the vacant seam bowling berth in New Zealand's squad for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States.
Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on their Twenty20 tour of Pakistan this month, with a host of top names missing because they are playing in the Indian Premier League. Pakistan host New Zealand for five Twenty20 internationals, starting in Rawalpindi on April 18, as both teams warm up for June's T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies. All-rounder Bracewell was named captain Wednesday on his return from more than a year out with a ruptured Achilles and broken finger in the absence of regular skipper Kane Williamson, who is playing for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
Michael Bracewell was named captain of a weakened New Zealand squad to play five Twenty20 internationals in Pakistan later this month as part of preparations for June's World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States.
Australia completed a clean sweep of their three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand on Sunday as Matthew Wade's side won a rain-affected clash by 27 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method at Eden Park.
New Zealand and Australia suffered injury blows ahead of the third T20I with Devon Conway and David Warner being ruled out of the final clash. Conway sustained a blow on his left thumb while wicketkeeping from an Adam Milne delivery in the second over of the match which clicked over 140 kmph. He was forced to leave the field and Finn Allen took over the role behind the stumps. For the rest of the match, Conway didn't come out to field or bat. The initial X-ray scans ruled out a fracture.
NZ vs AUS, 2nd T20I Live Updates: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl in the second T20I against Australia at the Eden Park in Auckland. The hosts will look to level the series after going down in the series opener. However, the Kiwis will be without the services of star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, with Josh Clarke replacing him in the XI. Australia have also made two changes to the side with Matthew Wade and Nathan Ellis replacing David Warner and Mitchell Starc. (Live Scorecard)