Chapman was ruled out of the second ODI in Hamilton with a minor hamstring tear he sustained during the first ODI in Napier, and a subsequent MRI scan revealed a grade one tear, which required a short period of rehabilitation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was hoped Chapman would be fit to return for the last contest at Mount Maunganui on Saturday, but the 30-year-old failed a fitness test at training on Friday and will not be risked.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
NZC said that assessment at training on Friday revealed that the batter has not recovered sufficiently to take his place in the XI for the final match of the series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Top-order batter Tim Seifert, who was called in to replace Chapman in Hamilton, will stay with the squad for the third ODI on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Seifert was Player of the Series during the recent five-match T20I series that New Zealand won 4-1 over Pakistan, but the 30-year-old is yet to receive a chance to add to his three previous international ODI appearances for his country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Top-order batter Tim Seifert, who was called in to replace Chapman in Hamilton, will stay with the squad for the third ODI on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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