Match Preview – Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I Match. Who Will Win, On April 18, 2024

Match Details – PAK vs NZ:

• Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I Match, New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2024

• Date and Time: April 18, 02:00 pm GMT / 07:30 pm IST / 07:00 pm local

• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

PAK vs NZ Betting Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – Pakistan 

Who will win the match? – Pakistan

PAK vs NZ Preview:

Despite Pakistan experiencing a tumultuous period of leadership, with Babar Azam reinstated as captain for this series, they still possess a formidable side, especially on home turf. They are anticipated to have the requisite quality and depth to secure a 1-0 lead.

However, given that this series coincides with the 2024 IPL, New Zealand has arrived with a considerably weakened squad. Only three players from the XI who competed in their last T20I against Pakistan in January are included in the current squad, which could pose challenges for them.

PAK vs NZ Possible Playing XI:

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Usama Mir, Abrar Ahmed.

New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Josh Clarkson, Tom Blundell, James Neesham, Mark Chapman, Dean Foxcroft, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Ben Lister, Jacob Duffy.

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Team

Captain: Babar Azam

Vice-Captain: Imad Wasim

Mohammad Rizwan, Tim Seifert, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi.

PAK vs NZ Head-To-Head Records

PAK vs NZ Toss Prediction:

All four of the completed T20Is at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium have seen the team batting second emerge victorious. Based on this trend, it’s likely that both sides will opt to field first if they win the toss in the upcoming game.

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report:

Overall, the pitch seems to favor batting, and bowlers will need to put in extra effort to secure dismissals. The team batting first will aim to post a score of 200 or more to stay competitive on this track.

PAK vs NZ Weather Report:

While the likelihood of rain remains below 50%, it tends to increase as the game progresses. Expect temperatures in the low twenties, coupled with humidity levels exceeding 70%.

Venue Information

• Venue:  Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

• City:  Rawalpindi

• Capacity:  15, 000

• Ends:  Pavilion End, Shell End

• Hosto to:  Pakistan, Rawalpindi

PAK vs NZ Squad:

Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan(wk), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Imad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Zaman Khan.

New Zealand Squad: Michael Bracewell (c), Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Tom Blundell, Jacob Duffy, Dean Foxcroft, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, Jake Foulkes, Jimmy Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi.