PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips for 1st ODI Pakistan vs New Zealand Dream11 Team for Today’s Match

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: The opening ODI of the three-match series between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand on 9 January, 2023 (Monday) at the National Stadium in Karachi. Pakistan registered an amazing 3-0 series whitewash during their last ODI assignment against Netherlands in 2022. On the other hand, New Zealand have done incredibly well off late in the 50-overs format of the game as they recently defeated India 1-0 in their last home ODI series and also remained undefeated against Ireland and Netherlands.

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction for Today Match

1st ODI, Pakistan vs New Zealand

Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI

9 January, 2023 @ 3 PM IST

National Stadium, Karachi

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Pitch Report

The wicket and the conditions at the National Stadium will provide a competitive track that will have enough for both the batsmen and bowlers. However, the surface is expected to be little dry which will assist the spinners to a great extent but the batsmen from both Pakistan and New Zealand will enjoy batting on this pitch. The pace bowlers will have some help during the first few overs and a lot under the lights during the second innings. It will be a good option to pick more of batsmen and spinners in your fantasy cricket teams.

Team Form Guide:

PAK (recent last): W W W
NZ (recent last): NR NR W W W

PAK Playing 11

1. Imam-ul-Haq
2. Fakhar Zaman
3. Babar Azam
4. Shan Masood
5. Mohammad Rizwan (Wk)
6. Haris Sohail/Agha Salman
7. Mohammad Nawaz
8. Mohammad Wasim Jr.
9. Haris Rauf
10. Naseem Shah
11. Mohammad Hasnain

• All the players are available for selection and there are no injury issues for Pakistan.
• One of Haris Sohail or Agha Salman will play as the all-rounder at No.6 spot.
• Babar Azam will be the captain.
• Mohammad Rizwan will don the wicket-keeping duties.
• They will once again bank upon the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shan Masood and Mohammad Rizwan to play a significant role with the bat.
• The likes of Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Mohammad Nawaz will form a crucial part of the bowling attack.

NZ Playing 11

1. Devon Conway
2. Finn Allen
3. Kane Williamson
4. Glenn Phillips
5. Tom Latham
6. Daryl Mitchell
7. Mitchell Santner
8. Tim Southee
9. Blair Tickner
10. Lockie Ferguson
11. Ish Sodhi

• Matt Henry will be unavailable for the entire three-match ODI series.
• The likes of Henry Shipley, Michael Bracewell, Henry Nicholls and Matt Henry are very much likely to warm the bench.
• Kane Williamson will captain the side.
• Tom Latham will be the wicket-keeper.
• The likes of Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips will once again be expected to take up the responsibility in the batting department.
• The likes of Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner will be their crucial clogs in the bowling contingent.

Who will score most runs in PAK vs NZ 1st ODI?

Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam is once again expected to be amongst the runs after looking in an amazing form during the last few Test matches at home. Babar Azam has composed a brilliant total of more than 4600 runs from 92 ODI games at an impressive average of close to 60.

Who will pick most wickets in PAK vs NZ 1st ODI?

New Zealand’s premier speedster Lockie Ferguson has been a consistent wicket-taker in the 50-overs format of the game. Lockie Ferguson has taken as many as 81 ODI wickets from 47 games.

Who will be the X-factor in PAK vs NZ 1st ODI?

For New Zealand, left-handed batsman Tom Latham has performed amazingly well across formats in the recent while. Tom Latham notched up a wonderful match-winning knock of 145 runs during the last ODI series against India.

Who will win Pakistan vs New Zealand Today match?

• Pakistan have managed to win all of their last 3 ODI matches so far this season.
• New Zealand have witnessed a total of five back-to-back ODI victories in the recent while.
• During the last ODI game between these two teams, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by a margin of 6 wickets.

According to the Pakistan vs New Zealand today match prediction, Pakistan are the favourites to win this match.

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction

WICKET-KEEPERS: Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan
BATTERS: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson 
ALL-ROUNDERS: Mitchell Santner, Mohammad Nawaz
BOWLERS: Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Lockie Ferguson

Who should be the captain of your PAK vs NZ Fantasy Team?

For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Babar Azam, Kane Williamson.

For Grand League: Tom Latham, Imam-ul-Haq.