New Zealand and Pakistan will begin a five-match T20 series on January 12. The absence of Mitchell Santner, a vital spin bowler, due to Corona infection before the series began inflicted a serious setback on the New Zealand team. Santner will miss the opening game of the series.
The grounds of Auckland will host the opening game of the series between the two teams. This series, in which Kane Williamson will play for the first time in a long time, is crucial for the Kiwi team in light of their preparations for the T20 World Cup in 2024.
Mitchell Santner is out of the first match against Pakistan, according to the New Zealand Cricket Board. whereby he stated that Santner would not be attending Eden Park to play in the opening T20 match against Pakistan. His corona infection was discovered. In the upcoming days, the medical staff will continue to monitor him.
