Match Details – PAK vs NZ:
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Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I Match, New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2024
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Date and Time: April 20, 02:00 pm GMT / 07:30 pm IST / 07:00 pm local
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Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
PAK vs NZ Betting Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Pakistan Who will win the match? – PakistanPAK vs NZ Preview:
In the brief opening encounter of the series, Pakistan’s former captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, swiftly secured a wicket for his team within just two balls. With a formidable bowling unit, the hosts are anticipated to overpower New Zealand’s batsmen, giving Pakistan the upper hand in this match.
Despite the series standing at 0-0, New Zealand remains optimistic about leveraging their squad’s strengths to seize a 1-0 lead. However, facing Pakistan in Rawalpindi poses a formidable challenge, requiring the New Zealand squad to deliver their top performance to secure a favorable outcome.
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: Shaheen Afridi
Mohammad Rizwan, Tim Seifert, Shadab Khan, Imad WasimFakhar Zaman, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Mohammad Amir.
PAK vs NZ Head-To-Head Records
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Stats |
Match |
PAK Won |
NZ Won |
NR |
Tie |
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Overall |
40 |
21 |
17 |
2 |
0 |
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Recent 5 Matches |
5 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
PAK vs NZ Toss Prediction:
In Thursday’s match, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first, albeit in a game reduced to five overs per side. However, for this upcoming T20I, we anticipate that both captains will lean towards fielding first.
PAK vs NZ Pitch Report:
Although the opening game of the series didn’t offer much insight into the surface at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, our assessment remains that it’s generally a favorable batting track.
PAK vs NZ Weather Report:
The weather forecast for Saturday evening in Rawalpindi indicates a minimal chance of rain, with any potential interruptions expected to be brief. Humidity is anticipated to persist throughout the duration of the match, with temperatures remaining above 20 degrees Celsius.
Venue Information
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Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
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City: Rawalpindi
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Capacity: 15, 000
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Ends: Pavilion End, Shell End
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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.
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