17 Dec 2014

Black Caps likely to change bowling attack

6:26 pm on 17 December 2014

After experimenting with their bowling attack in the last game, the Black Caps could well go with their top lineup for tonight's fourth one-day cricket international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

The Black Caps Matt Henry is disappointed after a catch is dropped.

The Black Caps Matt Henry is disappointed after a catch is dropped. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

All but Nathan McCullum went for more than 6 runs an over in their 147-run loss in the third match.

Matt Henry and Mitchell McClenaghan opened the bowling in the last game and both went for 69 runs.... while all-rounders Jimmy Neesham and Corey Anderson went for even more as Pakistan scored 364 in their 50 overs.

Fast bowler Adam Milne and veteran spinner Daniel Vettori were both left out of that game as management restrict their game time ahead of the World Cup, but with the series now on the line there's every likelyhood they'll play tonight.

Abu Dhabi is usually slow and dry and assists spin.

The fifth and final game is also in Abu Dhabi, on Friday night.

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