NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today's Match Between New Zealand and Pakistan

The 1st T20I at Auckland turned out to be a run-fest as expected. Pakistan and Shaheen Shah Afridi did not have the best of times with some changes in their side. New Zealand though got some time out in the middle with Kane Williamson coming back strongly and Daryl Mitchell doing his part well.

NZ vs PAK Match Details

Date: January 12th, 2024

Time:  11:40 AM IST

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

Cloudy weather with the rain staying away is the forecast for the upcoming game.

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

Eden Park is generally pretty flat and with small boundaries, runs are easy to find. A high-scoring game is likely and batting second is a better option.

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head

Stats	Matches	NZ Won	PAK Won	Draw	NR
Overall	30	12	18	0	0
In New Zealand	15	9	6	0	0
In the last Five Matches	5	2	2	0	1

NZ vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Ifthikar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry

NZ vs PAK Key Players

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips is in the middle of a really good period in his career. As a batter, he has shown flair and flexibility and with the ball, he is chipping in pretty well. He is one of the best players going around and could have fun with the small boundaries at Auckland.

Aamer Jamal

Aamer Jamal is likely to come in full of confidence after being one of the lone warriors in the 3rd Test against Australia. It is a different format though now but his confidence could carry him forward in the upcoming game.

NZ vs PAK Match Tips

New Zealand are favorites here at home despite Pakistan’s ability in T20 Cricket.

Match Prediction: New Zealand Will The Match