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New Zealand v Pakistan on November 17

·         New Zealand host Pakistan in the first of the two-Test series in Christchurch from 17 November days after 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the nation. The hosts head into the series on the back of a 3-0 whitewash they suffered in India against Virat Kohli's men. New Zealand batsmen struggled to make runs in testing conditions and their middle order woes were highlighted by the Indian spinners, who were on top of their game. New Zealand overall are having a woeful period in 2016 as they have lost six of their nine matches in the ongoing year. Their only two wins came against Zimbabwe at home while they struggled on the road against Australia and South Africa. On the other hand, Misbah-ul-Haq's men recently rose to the top spot in ICC rankings before they were dethroned by India. They have been unbeaten in Tests since October 2014, a streak which includes wins against Australia, Sri Lanka and West Indies. Pakistan also came up with a spirited show in their England tour earlier this year and managed a 2-2 draw.

·         Best economical pick – With green tops on offer, the series will be a battle between talented pacers from both the sides. Trent Boult, who finished the India series with 10 wickets, is key along with Tim Southee and Matt Henry for the hosts.

·         Top captains & vice captains – The backbone of New Zealand team Mr. Dependable Kane Williamson will be a perfect choice for captain as he is expected score more runs than other batsmen in these 2 teams. One of Pakistan's modern batting greats, Younis Khan is the kind of man who responds best in adversity. Probably the best batsman Pakistan has ever produced. He have an average of 54.55 with over 9000 test runs with his name.

·         Smart pick – On the flipside, New Zealand have to be wary about the Pakistani pace battery, consisting Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz and Rahat Ali, which "suits all conditions" in order to prevent humiliation at home.of Pakistan's modern batting greats, Younis Khan is the kind of man who responds best in adversity. Probably the best batsman Pakistan has ever produced. He have an average of 54.55 with over 9000 test runs with his name.

·       Cautions Pick – It will be interesting to see how Ross Taylor copes with the Pakistani pacers, considering he was performed very poor in India not too long ago as his technique was found wanting.

My XI – Kane Williamson (Captain), Younis Khan (Vice-Captain), Trent Boult, Mohammad Amir, Tom Latham, Neil Wagner, Sarfraz Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Sami Aslam, Matt Henry, Asad Shafiq