"fakhar-zaman"

New Zealand and Pakistan shared a point after their opening T20 World Cup Group 2 Super Eights match in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, was abandoned due to incessant rain. Both teams now face crucial upcoming matches against England and Sri Lanka

Batting all-rounder Salman Agha, too, caught a fever on the Wednesday evening practice session and is still recovering.

Zaman's valiant 193-run knock was ended in the first ball of the final over in the game as a direct hit from Aiden Markram from long-off caught him short of his crease.

"It looks to be a very good pitch and we want to get a good score on the board," said stand-in captain Shadab Khan.