Due to the absence of players heading to the IPL, New Zealand have selected a second-string squad for the series. Michael Bracewell will lead the Kiwis.

New Zealand will host Pakistan for a five-match T20I series. Both teams have named a young squad for the series which promises to be a thrilling affair. Here is all you need to know about the New Zealand vs Pakistan T20I series.

Pakistan and New Zealand will play the 2nd T20I in front of a packed out stadium after the tickets were sold out.

Allrounder Michael Bracewell will captain a different looking New Zealand T20I squad for the five-game series against Pakistan at home that starts on March 16. Seven members of New Zealand's silver-medal winning Champions Trophy squad have been selected for the series while those with IPL commitments were not considered.

Michael Bracewell will lead a depleted New Zealand side in the five-match T20I series against Pakistan starting Sunday, March 16.

All-rounder Michael Bracewell will lead New Zealand in their five-match home T20I series against Pakistan starting from Sunday onwards at Christchurch. Regular skipper Mitchell Santner will be unavailable for the series due to T20 league commitments,

Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on home soil when they meet Pakistan in a five-game T20 series, leading a squad named Tuesday missing several key players because of the IPL.