New Zealand and Pakistan skippers with toss kid Isaac Temple-Doig before the toss. Photo: X/@BLACKCAPS New Zealand and Pakistan skippers with toss kid Isaac Temple-Doig before the toss. Photo: X/@BLACKCAPS

Pakistan are facing New Zealand in the first T20 international of their five-match series at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, March 16. Get toss update and ball-by-ball commentary here. (LIVE Blog | More Cricket News)

With Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan left out, Salman Ali Agha takes charge of Pakistan for the T20I series, with Shadab Khan returning as vice-captain. Mohammad Haris is back after a long absence, while Saim Ayub remains sidelined with an ankle injury.

Michael Bracewell is leading a revamped New Zealand T20I side, with several regulars away at the IPL. Ben Sears returns from a hamstring injury, while Ish Sodhi is back after missing the Sri Lanka series.

New Zealand Vs Pakistan, 1st T20I: Toss Update

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first against Pakistan.

pganonovo New Zealand Vs Pakistan, 1st T20I: Playing XIs

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes,9x999 slots Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

The reigning Formula One world champion was in fine form throughout the session, and will now go for a record-extending fifth Austrian Grand Prix victory.

Norris started second behind Verstappen and stayed glued to the Red Bull for the first few laps, using his DRS to attack the championships leader. Norris even managed to overtake Verstappen briefly on lap five after a daring move on the straight leading into a sharp turn, but the Dutch driver responded by quickly retaking the lead at the next corner.

Pakistan (Playing XI): Mohammad Haris(w), Hasan Nawazvamojogar, Salman Agha(c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Khushdil Shah, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Abrar Ahmed