Match Details – IND vs AFG:
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Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Match, Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024
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Date and Time: January 12, 06:30 am GMT / 11:40 am IST / 12:10 pm BD
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Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
NZ vs PAK Preview
New Zealand: Having endured a challenging three-match Test series against Australia, Pakistan now gears up for another formidable test in a five-match T20I series against New Zealand. New Zealand has assembled a full-strength squad, welcoming back key players such as Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, and Devon Conway. In their recent T20I series against Bangladesh, New Zealand fielded a second-string side, resulting in a drawn series.
Pakistan: Pakistan’s most recent T20I series was against New Zealand at home, where the two teams ended in a 2-2 draw. As they face off again in the upcoming series, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate another riveting and closely contested affair between the two sides.
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NZ vs PAK Possible Playing XI:
New Zealand: Kane Williamson(Captain), Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne, Tim Southee.
Pakistan: Babar Azam (Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan/Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Md Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf.
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Fantasy Team
Captain: Devon Conway
Vice-Captain: Fakhar Zaman
Mohammad Rizwan, Tim Seifert, Azam Khan, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Philipps, Mitchell Santner, I Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi
NZ vs PAK Head-To-Head Records in T20I
Stats |
Match |
NZ Won |
PAK Won |
NR |
Tie |
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Overall |
34 |
13 |
20 |
1 |
0 |
Recent 5 Matches |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
NZ vs PAK Win Prediction
New Zealand enters the game with a strong belief in their ability to secure a victory. With the advantage of home conditions and a full-strength squad, they are poised for success. Considering Pakistan’s historical challenges in adapting to foreign conditions, especially early in a series, they may encounter difficulties. Our prediction leans towards New Zealand emerging as clear favorites to win the 1st T20 against Pakistan.
Prediction: New Zealand to defeat Pakistan in 1st T20.
NZ vs PAK Toss Prediction
In the opening game of the series, both teams are likely to prefer chasing, providing them with an opportunity to assess and understand the characteristics of the playing surface.
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to offer some assistance to the bowlers initially, with a new strip being used, providing movement early on. As the game progresses and the wicket settles, batting conditions are anticipated to become more favorable.
NZ vs PAK Weather Report
While there may be some cloud cover, it is anticipated that rain will stay away from the match. The temperature is expected to fluctuate between 25 and 17 degrees during the game.
Venue Information
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Venue: Eden Park
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City: Auckland
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Capacity: 41,000
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Ends: Broadcasting End, Terraces End
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Hosts to: Auckland
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