New Zealand bat first in fifth ODI against Pakistan
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat in the fifth and final ODI against Pakistan on Friday.
WELLINGTON (AFP) - New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat as they seek a series whitewash in the fifth and final one-day international against Pakistan in Wellington on Friday.
"It s a used pitch and hopefully it s better to start with then maybe slows up a little bit," captain Kane Williamson said.
New Zealand are 4-0 up in the series, although Pakistan were competitive in their last outing, a five-wicket loss in Hamilton.
"We had some good performances and hopefully we ll play well and win this game," skipper Sarfraz Ahmed said.
New Zealand have rested paceman Trent Boult, calling up Matt Henry as a replacement.
Pakistan made three changes, with Umar Amin opening the batting, Mohammad Nawaz added to the bowling attack, and all-rounder Aamer Yamin replacing the injured Shoaib Malik.
Pakistan: Umar Amin, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfraz Ahmed (capt), Faheem Ashraf, Aamer Yamin, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Rumman Raees.
New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (capt), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry.
Umpires: Chris Brown (NZL), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SRI).
TV Umpire: Richard Illingworth (ENG).
Match referee: Richie Richardson (WIS).
