PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI Preview

Pakistan and New Zealand go head to head for the second time in three days in this three-match ODI series. PAK vs NZ, New Zealand posted 255-9 with Pakistan reaching 258-4 from 48.1 overs in the opening game on Monday in Karachi. Pakistan are a force to be reckoned with in this format. Have an excellent home ODI record over recent years. They will be very hard to beat once again in this game. New Zealand have not been in great form in ODI cricket. But their players will have benefited from the first game in this format in Pakistan. We expect them to be more competitive in this clash.

PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI Details

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd ODI

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Date & Time: 11th January 2023 at 03:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI Pitch Report

With both teams having more knowledge of the pitch, we expect any total of 280+ to be hard to chase down in this match. There is slow turn on this wicket for the spinners. There is no danger of rain interrupting this second ODI with the game played under cloudless skies and with a high of 25 degrees.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

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PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Henry Shipley, Lockie Ferguson

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Usama Mir,  Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

Topmost Picks for PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, 2nd ODI:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Tom Latham – The 30 year old keeper-batter hit 42 runs from 52 balls for the Black Caps in the opening game. He hit three fours and continues to be one of their most consistent batters.

• Tim Southee – The experienced pace bowler dismissed Haris Sohail in the 45th over of the first game and continues to be a threat across all formats.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Babar Azam – The skipper hit five fours and a six in his 66 runs from 82 balls in the first ODI, his 40th score of 50+ from 91 ODI innings.

• Naseem Shah – The pace bowler very rarely lets his country down and has taken 14 wickets across his last three internationals (two Tests and one ODI).

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan, Devon Conway, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell(VC), Tim Southee, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah(C), Lockie Ferguson

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan, Kane Williamson(VC), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(C), Mohammad Nawaz, Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee, Usama Mir, Naseem Shah, Lockie Ferguson

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Naseem Shah, Babar Azam

Vice-captain – Michael Bracewell, Kane Williamson

Wicketkeeper – Tom Latham

PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI Probable winners:

Pakistan were stronger than New Zealand in all departments in the first ODI with Naseem Shah the star performer. New Zealand’s players were unable to dominate with bat or ball. We expect the hosts to be more comfortable again in this game. Although New Zealand has been very competitive and fully deserved to draw the Test series. We expect the Black Caps to put in a stronger display on this ODI but can not see them producing enough with bat or ball to beat the hosts. Considering the team combination, Pakistan is expected to win this match.