FIH Nations Cup: Pakistan to face New Zealand tomorrow

(Web Desk): Pakistan will take on New Zealand in their third league fixture of the FIH Nations Cup on Wednesday, aiming to build on the momentum from their recent win over Japan and stay in contention for a top finish in the tournament.

The Green Shirts have had a mixed start to their campaign in Kuala Lumpur. Their opening match on June 15 against hosts Malaysia ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw after Pakistan squandered a commanding three-goal lead in the final quarter.

In their second outing, however, Pakistan bounced back with a spirited 3-2 victory over Japan in a tightly contested match. Goals from Rana Waheed Ashraf, Ali Ghazanfar, and Sufyan Khan ensured Pakistan stayed ahead despite persistent pressure from the Japanese side.