PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: 1st ODI Match Playing 11, Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips for Pakistan vs New Zealand Dream11 Team

Pakistan lock horns against New Zealand in the 1st match of the five match ODI Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 27th April, Thursday at 4:30 PM IST.

Pakistan last played an ODI series was back in January at their own backyard and against the same opposition. Pakistan went on to lose the series 1-2. They were leading the 3 match ODI series but then lost the final two games.

Pakistan’s key players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman hold the onus of taking care of scoring the runs. With the ball, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan are expected turn the fortune into Pakistan’s favour.

New Zealand are coming into this ODI series at the back of a T20I series where they did remarkably well towards the end of it. New Zealand last played an ODI series was against Sri Lanka back in New Zealand. New Zealand are still without their key players and  they have the right resources to turn things around in the ODI series as well.

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction for Today Match

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st ODI

27th April, 4:00 PM IST

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The 1st match of the five match ODI Series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 27th March at 4:30 PM IST.

Where to Watch PAK vs NZ Live?

The ODI Series will live stream on Sony Sports Channel and Sony Liv website in India.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch in Rawalpindi is a belter of wicket to bat. While there’s plenty for the batters, the pacers will get some assistance at the start with the swing on offer. The spinners will come into play as the game progresses. Average first innings score 236 and the teams usually like to chase on this track.

Team Form Guide:

PAK (recent first): LLWWW
NZ (recent first): WWLLNR

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PAK Playing 11

1. Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
2. Babar Azam (C)
3. Imam-ul-Haq
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Shan Masood
6. Haris Sohail
7. Mohammad Nawaz
8. Shadab Khan
9. Shaheen Shah Afridi
10. Haris Rauf
11. Mohammad Wasim

• Pakistan after being 2-0 went on to square the series 2-2. The momentum is slightly in balance in the ODI series.
• Pakistan last played an ODI series was against the same opposition, but it was almost a full-strength New Zealand squad and they lost it 2-1.
• Babar Azam will lead Pakistan, while Rizwan will keep wickets.

Babar Azam vs New Zealand in ODI

Babar Azam is the pillar of Pakistan batting line-up, his record in the 50 over format is brilliant as well and when playing at home his average shoots up higher.

Fakhar Zaman vs New Zealand in ODI

Fakhar Zaman is another batter who Pakistan depend on in the middle overs, Zaman has the experience to come in and anchor the innings, he sets the foundation for the later part of the game.

NZ Playing 11

1. Tom Latham (C)(WK)
2. Chad Bowes
3. Will Young
4. Daryl Mitchell
5. Mark Chapman
6. James Neesham
7. Rachin Ravindra
8. Adam Milne
9. Blair Tickner
10. Ish Sodhi
11. Henry Shipley

• Terrific turnaround from the New Zealand team in the T20 series to come back from 2-0 to square the series 2-2.
• Mark Chapman, Chad Bowes impressed with the bat. They have the likes of Matt Henry, Adam Milne to do well with the ball in the ODI series.
• Lot will depend on Tom Latham too in this format to play the anchor role and the rest of the batting will revolve around him.
• Tom Latham will captain the Kiwis’ side.

Tom Latham vs Pakistan in ODI

Tom Latham has been one of the prolific batters of New Zealand in the ODI format. Latham in the 50 over format becomes a crucial player to bat through the overs and ensure the

Mark Chapman vs Pakistan in ODI

Mark Chapman has been a revelation for New Zealand in the T20I series. Chapman turned up the heat in the final T20I of the series. Chapman will carry the form into the ODI series and will be a vital cog in that New Zealand batting line-up.

Who will win Pakistan vs New Zealand match?

• Pakistan are expected to win this game and the take the series 3-2.
• Pakistan have edged out New Zealand 56 times compared to New Zealand’s 50 times.
• Pakistan ODI form is a bit worry some, but they have the resources to turn it around and win the series.
• New Zealand have the momentum from the T20I series. However, they need to get accustomed to the format first.

According to the Pakistan vs New Zealand today match prediction, Pakistan are expected win this match and take a 1-0 lead in the PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction series.

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Latham

Batters: Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Fakhar Zaman

All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Jimmy Neesham

Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Matt Henry, Haris Rauf

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain

For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Tom Latham, Fakhar Zaman

For Grand League: Babar Azam, Mark Chapman

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