Rizwan might be rested for third T20I against New Zealand

Due to a back injury, Mohammad Rizwan might not take part in the upcoming third T20I match against New Zealand in Lahore on April 17, and could potentially be given a break.

During the second T20I match on Saturday, Rizwan left the field in the seventh over of New Zealand's batting innings and Mohammad Haris substituted for him as the wicketkeeper.

According to Babar Azam, the Pakistani captain, Rizwan's condition is improving, and he may return to the team after resting for one match.

“Rizwan is feeling better, perhaps a one-game rest for him and he will be back in the side,” Azam said after the match.

Earlier during batting, the opening pair of Rizwan and Babar provided a solid 99-run start to the innings with Rizwan bringing up his 24th half-century in this format off 29 balls, smashing seven fours and a six.

Azam went onto score 101 runs in 58 balls, with the help of 11 fours and three sixes, which helped his side take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.