PAK vs NZ, 2nd Test Preview

Pakistan will take on New Zealand at the National Stadium, Karachi. The second and final match of this two-Test series, PAK vs NZ gets underway at 10:00 on Monday 2nd January. After going through the entirety of 2022 without winning a Test Match at home. There were no debutants in the First Test of this series and we do not expect any new players to take the field in this game. Tim Southee impressed in his first Test as captain and the New Zealand team looked very comfortable under his leadership. With an additional 20 overs, they could well have won the opening game of the series and we do not expect any changes to the XI in this match

PAK vs NZ, 2nd Test Details

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test

Venue: National Stadium – Karachi

Date & Time: 02nd January 2023 at 10:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

PAK vs NZ, 2nd Test Pitch Report

The match will be played at the National Stadium, Karachi. It was hard work for the bowlers on this pitch which did turn but offered little for the pace bowlers in the First Test. We expect a similar surface for this game.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

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PAK vs NZ, 2nd Test Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee (c), Ish Sodhi, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Agha Salman, Nauman Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Mir Hamza

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

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Daryl Mitchell– The Kiwi has scored three centuries in his last 6 innings in the longest format and has also scored a century and 47 runs in his two innings against Pakistan 

• Kane Williamson– Former captain ended his century drought in style as he smashed an unbeaten double ton to power New Zealand to 612 runs in the first innings.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Abrar Ahmed– Abrar has more than 20 wickets in his first three Test matches and is off to an astonishing start to his Test career

• Sarfaraz Ahmed– Sarfaraz was the highlight in the first innings, he scored a steady 86 runs on his Test return. He also scored another half-century in the 2nd innings with 53 runs to his name.

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

Sarfaraz Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq(VC), Babar Azam, Tom Latham(C), Kane Williamson, Agha Salman, Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed

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

Sarfaraz Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(VC), Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(C), Agha Salman, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Tom Latham, Kane Williamson

Vice-captain – Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam

Wicketkeeper – Sarfaraz Ahmed

PAK vs NZ 2nd Test Probable winners:

While Pakistan will have the home advantage, the World Test Champions New Zealand are also expected to give a tough as the first Test is expected to go down the wire as a close contest. Pakistan is going through a lot of turmoil. Despite this, looking at their phenomenal record in Karachi and the fact that two of their leading fast bowlers have made a return to the squad. New Zealand is going to struggle massively against Abrar Ahmed and that could be the difference between the two sides. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.