Pakistan, March 28 -- Pakistan's head coach, Aaqib Javed, has expressed confidence in his team ahead of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on Friday in Napier. Javed emphasized the importance of fast bowling, particularly in New Zealand's conditions, and believes his experienced batters will perform well. He also noted that Pakistan's struggles in the Champions Trophy were due to flat batting surfaces, but the seaming pitches in New Zealand will favor Pakistan's fast bowlers.

Javed pointed out that the conditions in New Zealand are similar to those in Australia and South Africa, where Pakistan's fast bowlers excelled. He is confident that Pakistan can restrict New Zealand under 200 runs and that their experienced ba...