Mark Chapman posted his third ODI hundred, scoring 132, and rebuilt the New Zealand innings with Daryl Mitchell within the first ODI in opposition to Pakistan. — Reuters/File
HAMILTON: New Zealand’s in-form middle-order batter Mark Chapman has been excluded from the second ODI of the three-match house collection in opposition to Pakistan, which is scheduled to be performed right here at Seddon Park on Wednesday.
Chapman, who was named the participant of the match within the opening ODI for his brisk century, sustained the damage within the second innings whereas fielding and subsequent scans revealed a grade-one tear, in keeping with New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
In consequence, the left-handed batter will head to Auckland for rehabilitation to get better in time for the third ODI, scheduled to be performed on Saturday.
Whereas Chapman stays within the hunt to characteristic within the third ODI, he has been changed by Tim Seifert for the previous fixture.
The highest-order batter earned the choice on the again of his outstanding performances within the current five-match T20I collection in opposition to Pakistan, throughout which he mustered 249 runs at a median of 62.
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead expressed disappointment over Mark Chapman’s damage however was relieved that its extent was minor.
“We’re thankful that the hamstring injury is only minor so we’re hopeful that Mark will be able to complete his rehabilitation and be available for the final match of the summer in the Mount.”
New Zealand squad for second ODI in opposition to Pakistan:
Henry Nicholls, Muhammad Abbas, Adithya Ashok, Michael Bracewell (c), Tim Seifert, Jacob Duffy, Mitch Hay (wk), Nick Kelly, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Will Younger.
