Pakistan vs New Zealand: How A Series Win Against The Kiwis Can Help

Pakistan vs New Zealand contests have resulted in producing quite a few exciting games this year. Both sides are now all set to play the final Test of the 3 match rubber in Abu Dhabi. So, here is a look at how a series win against the Kiwis can help Pakistan.

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Can Bring An End To New Zealand’s Dominance

New Zealand were once known as the favorite whipping boys in Pakistan cricket. The last decade or so however, things have changed dramatically. The Kiwis have dominated the men in green in One Day Internationals (ODIs) on one hand and have also not allowed them a Test series victory for over nine years on the other. Hence, defeating a strong New Zealand side in Abu Dhabi will help Pakistan regain their supremacy over the black caps to a certain degree to say the least.

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Pakistan Can Be Amongst The Top 5 Again

Ever since the departure of Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan Pakistan have been understandably off color in the longest version of the game. Thus, before the home season they were placed at number seven in the ICC Test rankings. A series win here then will allow the green shirts to be amongst the top 5 again – something that will pretty much signal the end of a lean period for them at the Test level.

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Will Allow Much Needed Confidence Before The Tour To South Africa

With only a few weeks to go before the tour to South Africa, there is little or no doubt that the Pakistan camp must be extremely nervous. It is no secret that the green caps lack the depth and skill in batting that is required to be competitive against the South African fast bowlers.

Hence, a victory in the final Test will at least allow nerves to settle to certain degree before the tour commences. A defeat on the other hand is likely to throw the entire unit into disarray i.e. obviously, something Pakistan can ill-afford at the moment.