Vettori to rest, Taylor to lead in third ODI

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Wednesday named the squad for the third One-Day International at AMI Stadium in Christchurch against Pakistan on Saturday.

Regular skipper Daniel Vettori will be resting for this game and Ross Taylor will lead the squad in his absence. Vettori will stay with the team but will not be part of the squad. Also rested are all-rounder James Franklin and opener Jesse Ryder.

Convenor of selectors Mark Greatbatch said: "We think it's important for everyone in the World Cup squad to get a run before they head to India. Normally the selection panel would pick a squad for two matches but because of the short game in Wellington and the rained out match in Queenstown we wanted some flexibility.

"Luke Woodcock comes into the squad and deserves his place after playing so well for Wellington over a number of seasons. It's important he gets some exposure to international cricket and I'm sure he will make the most of the opportunity when he gets his chance.

"Kyle Mills is a proven performer at international level and will slot back into the squad with Jesse Ryder and James Franklin going back to play domestic cricket."

Team: Ross Taylor (captain), Hamish Bennett, Martin Guptill, Jamie How, Brendon McCulllum, Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Jacob Oram, Tim Southee, Scott Styris, Kane Williamson, Luke Woodcock.