NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: 2nd T20I Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for New Zealand vs Pakistan Dream11 Team

New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the second T20I match on Sunday. The Seddon Park in Hamilton will host this fixture at 11:40 AM IST.

New Zealand vs Pakistan – 2nd T20I
14 January, 11:40 AM IST
Seddon Park, Hamilton

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

New Zealand are leading the five-match series 1-0 after winning the first match. The Kiwis won the first match by 46 runs. Batting first, New Zealand posted a massive total of 226/8 in 20 overs courtesy of half-centuries from Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell. The Blackcaps bowled well while defending the total as Tim Southee scalped a four-fer. In the end, Pakistan were dismissed for 180/10 in 18 overs. The hosts will try to get ahead in the series with consecutive wins. Meanwhile, Pakistan will try to level the series with a bounce-back victory.

Form Guide

New Zealand – W W NR L W
Pakistan – L L L W L

Seddon Park Pitch Report

It is a high-scoring venue with a flat and hard wicket. Furthermore, the boundaries are on the shorter side with a quick outfield. The average score batting first is 179 runs. Meanwhile, the team batting first has won 7 matches here and the team chasing has won 5 matches.

Last result at the venue

New Zealand (210/3 in 20 overs) defeated Bangladesh (144/8 in 20 overs) by 66 runs – 28 March 2021

NZ Playing 11

1. Devon Conway (WK)
2. Finn Allen
3. Kane Williamson (C)
4. Daryl Mitchell
5. Glenn Phillips
6. Mark Chapman
7. Adam Milne
8. Matt Henry
9. Tim Southee
10. Ben Sears
11. Ish Sodhi

New Zealand Team News

• Mitchell Santner missed the first match after testing COVID-19 positive. He might sit out of this game as well.
• The Kiwis are expected to retain the same playing 11.

NZ Key Players

Kane Williamson Stats

Devon Conway Stats

PAK Playing 11

1. Mohammad Rizwan
2. Saim Ayub
3. Babar Azam
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Azam Khan (WK)
6. Iftikhar Ahmed
7. Aamer Jamal
8. Shaheen Afridi
9. Haris Rauf
10. Usama Mir/Abrar Ahmed
11. Abbas Afridi

Pakistan Team News

• Abrar Ahmed could replace Usama Mir in the playing 11.
• The rest of the playing 11 is expected to remain the same.

PAK Key Players

Mohammad Rizwan Stats

Fakhar Zaman Stats

Who will win Today’s match between New Zealand and Pakistan?

• New Zealand have lost only one of their last five games.
• Pakistan have won only one of their last five games.
• New Zealand have won three and Pakistan have won only one of the last five meetings between the two sides.

As per our prediction, New Zealand are expected to win this match.

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: D Conway, M Rizwan

Batsmen: K Williamson, B Azam, F Allen, S Ayub

All-rounder: D Mitchell

Bowlers: S Afridi, T Southee, H Rauf, A Milne

Who are the Best Captain Options for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Kane Williamson and Mohammad Rizwan

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Finn Allen and Saim Ayub

What are NZ vs PAK Fantasy Tips?

• You could try the New Zealand openers as the captain and vice-captain together in one of your GL teams if New Zealand bat first.
• The surface is a batting paradise. Hence, do not miss out on the top-order batters from both sides in your SL teams.