Published on: Dec 21, 2022 2:09 am IST|Updated on: Dec 22, 2022 12:19 am IST
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction : Pakistan have been thrashed by England in the recent home series. Pakistan lost the three match series 3-0 and they need to find some serious answers to their woes. They looked clueless throughout the series against England, it will be interesting to see how they comeback. On the other hand, New Zealand would be playing a test match after a span of few months. They last played a series against England in June which they lost 3-0 as well. Thus, they would also have a point to prove and would look to play out of their skins to get past Pakistan. The first test will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi.
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The National Stadium in Karachi has been known to be a typical sub continent wicket. The batters usually dominate in the first few days of play but as the game progresses spinners get good purchase. The pacers would like to make the most of the early hours of play with some moisture on offer. The weather is expected to remain the same throughout typically bright and sunny.
PAK (recent last): W L L L LNZ(recent last): W L L L L
1.Imam-ul-Haq2.Abdullah Shafique3.Shan Masood4.Babar Azam (C)5.Saud Shakeel6.Md Rizwan (Wk)7.Agha Salman8.Zahid Mahmood9.Nauman Ali10.Md Wasim11.Abrar Ahmed
The Pakistan skipper has done well in the series against England and would be looking to continue his good run in the series against New Zealand.
The seasoned Pakistani opener has done well for his side in recent times. He would want to do well for his team on home turf.
1.Tom Latham2.Devon Conway3.Kane Williamson4.Henry Nicholls5.Daryl Mitchell6.Tom Blundell (Wk)7.Michael Bracewell8.Ajaz Patel9.Tim Southee(C)10.Ish Sodhi11.Matt Henry
The Kiwi all rounder was magnificent in the series against England where he scored big runs consistently.
The Black caps keeper has been a great fit for the New Zealand middle order. His consistency has helped him to cement his spot in the team and would like to continue his good run.
According to the Pakistan vs New Zealand today match prediction, New Zealand are the favourites to win this match.
WICKET-KEEPERS: Md Rizwan, Tom BlundellBATTERS: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Daryll MitchellALL-ROUNDERS: Michael Bracewell, BOWLERS:Md Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Babar Azam, Tom BlundellFor Grand League: Kane Williamson, Imam-ul-Haq
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