NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I
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NZ vs PAK Match Preview
New Zealand will face Pakistan in the first T20I of the five-match series. The match will be held at Eden Park in Auckland and will begin at 12:40 PM IST on January 12. Following a humiliating defeat against Australia in a three-match Test series, Pakistan will face New Zealand in a five-match T20I series. New Zealand has named a full squad for the Pakistan series, with Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, and Devon Conway returning. The team played a second-string side against Bangladesh in the most recent T20I series, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s most recent T20I series was against New Zealand at home, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The upcoming series promises to be another thrilling experience.
NZ vs PAK Match Detail
New Zealand vs Pakistan – 1st T20I
Venue: Eden Park – Auckland
Date & Time: 12th January 2024 at 11:40 AM IST
Live Streaming: JioCinema App
NZ vs PAK Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 255 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 247 |
| Win% batting 1st | 52 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 48 |
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch will have some spice to it. A new strip will be used, and the bowlers will get some movement right away. Batting will become easier once the wicket has flattened.
NZ vs PAK Weather Report
There will be some clouds, but rain is unlikely to occur during the match. The temperature will be between 25 and 17 degrees.
NZ vs PAK Last Five Matches
| NZ ( New Zealand ) | L L W L NR |
| PAK ( Pakistan ) | L W NR W NR |
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | NZ Won | PAK Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
NZ vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:
New Zealand Probable Playing XIs
Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne, Tim Southee
Pakistan Probable Playing XIs
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan/Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Md Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
Topmost Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:
Top Picks – New Zealand
- Devon Conway- Devon Conway will be a key batter for New Zealand. Conway has the class and quality to take the fearsome Pakistan bowling attack and can be backed to give New Zealand good starts.
- Adam Milne- Adam Milne along with Tim Southee will lead New Zealand’s pace attack in the absence of Trent Boult. On lively pitches, Milne’s pace can create a lot of problems for the Pakistan batters.
Top Picks – Pakistan
- Babar Azam- Babar Azam has a lot to prove in the T20I series. He has been going through a massive slump and had a bizarre series against Australia. The GOAT cricketer will be looking for a strong return to form in the series.
- Shaheen Afridi- Shaheen Afridi will be looking to make an immediate impact as captain. Afridi, with his left arm swing, can be hard to tackle. He has not been in great form in recent times but he is one of the best bowlers going around.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team:
Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan(C), Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mitchell Santner(VC), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Matt Henry, Tim Southee
Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team:
Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan, Kane Williamson(C), Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman(VC), Babar Azam, Mitchell Santner, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Tim Southee
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain – Mohammad Rizwan, Kane Williamson
Vice-captain – Mitchell Santner, Fakhar Zaman
Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan
NZ vs PAK Probable Winners:
New Zealand will bet on themselves to win the game. They are fortunate to have favorable living conditions. They also named a full-strength squad. Pakistanis are not great tourists, so they will most likely struggle to adjust to the conditions early in the series. For us, New Zealand are the clear favourites to win. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
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