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NZ-XI vs PK-A Dream11 : New Zealand XI will face off Pakistan A in the fourth unofficial T20 match in Lincoln on Sunday, 3 January. After losing the first two matches Pakistan A bounced back in the last match against Canterbury Kings and now will look to level the series. On the other hand, New Zealand XI will be eyeing a good performance against a good side like Pakistan A.
NZ-XI vs PK-A Prediction Today New Zealand-XI vs Pakistan-A Match Info :
Unofficial T20 Match, Pakistan A tour of New Zealand
New Zealand XI vs Pakistan A
Sunday, 3 January 2021, 3.30 AM (IST)
Stadium – Bert Sutcliffe Stadium, Lincoln
Standings at the Points Table (League Stage) –
This is the fourth match of Unofficial T20 series between Pakistan A and domestic sides of New Zealand.
Pitch Report :
Bert Sutcliffe Stadium, Lincoln is a small ground and its pitch is pretty good for batting so batsmen will enjoy batting here and bowlers will have to do a lot of work and the average T20 score is 175 here.
New Zealand XI Team News :
New Zealand XI have some fine players like Jeet Raval, Henry Shipley, Adithya Ashok, Joe Carter, Jacob Bhula and Ryan Harrison who have a good opportunity to impress the selectors with a good performance in this NZ-XI vs PK-A Dream11 prediction match.
NZ-XI Playing 11 (Expected) :
Jeet Raval (c), Rhys Mariu, Joe Carter, Fergus Lellman, Jakob Bhula, Quinn Sunde (wk), Adithya Ashok, Henry Shipley, Fraser Sheat, Ryan Harrison, William ORourke
Pakistan-A Team News :
After two back to back losses Pakistan A bounced back in the last match. Captain Rohail Nazir led from front and the likes of Hussain Talat, Haris Rauf and Usman Qadir too had a good game and it’s another good opportunity for their young players to show their talent.
PK-A Playing 11 (Expected) :
Haider Ali, Zeeshan Malik, Rohail Nazir (c & wk), Hussain Talat, Dhanish Aziz, Khushdil Shah, Amad Butt, Wahab Riaz, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Qadir
New Zealand XI have some young and inexperienced players in their squad and some of them are more suited to longer format of the game so they’re a weak side on the paper. On the other hand, Pakistan A have the winning momentum with them and considering these factors Pakistan A is favourite to win in this NZ-XI vs PK-A Today match prediction match.
Captains picks :
Following players can be picked as captains for NZ-XI vs PK-A Dream11 team
Rohail Nazir :
The wicket keeper captain batsman of Pakistan A played a top knock of 69* runs in the last match and once again he will be the key batsman for his side.
Usman Qadir :
The leg spinner has been good in recent times. He bowls good economical overs and also picks up wickets and the down order he can bat as well.
Vice-captain picks :
Following players can be picked as vice-captains for fantasy cricket teams –
Hussain Talat :
He is a middle order batsman and at number 4 he played a winning knock of 53* runs in the last match and will look to carry that form into this match as well.
Haris Rauf :
He is a wicket taker and with his express bowling he has the capability to take wickets and also bowls couple of overs towards the back end of innings.
Dream11 Team :
Wicket keepers : R Nazir
Batsmen : H Ali, H Talat, J Raval, J Carter
All rounders : A Butt, J Bhula, R Harrison
Bowlers : H Rauf, U Qadir, H Shipley