New Zealand's Probable Starting Lineup against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025: Rachin Ravindra Returns, Devon Conway preferred over Young

New Zealand is set to kick off their ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 journey on Wednesday against Pakistan in Karachi. The BlackCaps are entering the tournament in top form, having clinched victory in the Tri-Nation series alongside Pakistan and South Africa.

Ever since taking over as the captain of the white-ball team, Mitchell Santner has overseen wins over Sri Lanka at home in January and the Tri-Series win in Pakistan.

The Kiwis ODI lineup has been performing like a well-oiled unit. Rachin Ravindra suffered a nasty blow on his face in the Tri-Series opener against Pakistan and then didn't play the subsequent matches. However, he has been recovering well and is expected to be available for the clash against Pakistan.

Devon Conway didn't start for New Zealand in the Tri-Series, but he replaced Rachin. He then registered scores of 97 and 48, and as a result, he is expected to maintain his place in the side in place of Will Young.

Injuries to key pacers such as Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson have hit New Zealand. However, the Kiwis have named Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson as replacements.

Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, and William O'Rourke are expected to be frontline seamers, while Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell will be the frontline spinners. Glenn Phillips can also roll his arm over in the middle.

New Zealand's Predicted XI vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025:

Openers: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway

Middle-order: Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham

All-rounder: Glenn Phillips

Spinners: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c)

Fast bowlers: Jacob Duffy, William O'Rourke, Matt Henry

New Zealand full squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy.

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