PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 2nd ODI Pakistan vs New Zealand Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips

Pakistan lock horns against New Zealand in the 2nd match of the five match ODI Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 29th April, Saturday at 4:00 PM IST.

Pakistan were sensational in the first game with the run chase. Fakhar Zaman anchored the innings and then lead them to a five wicket win to take 1-0 lead in the series. The other positives for the hosts were Imam-ul-Haq who played a crucial knock in that run chase. Mohammad Rizwan in the end took the onus to finish the game. Earlier with the ball, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah bowled well to pick up two wickets a piece.

New Zealand setup a brilliant total on the board first up, thanks to a magnificent century from Daryl Mitchell and Will Young’s 86 that powered them to 288. New Zealand at one stage were looking to post more than that but Pakistan pulled things back nicely. Adam Milne, Matt Henry were impressive but they didn’t get the timely breakthroughs.

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction for Today Match

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI

29th April, 4:00 PM IST

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The 2nd match of the five match ODI Series between Pakistan and New Zealand at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 29th April at 4:00 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.

In the last game it showed that it’s a good batting track throughout, however, if the bowlers can pitch it in the right areas, there’s purchase and that’s something as a bowling unit need to keep it in mind.

Team Form Guide:

PAK (recent first): WLLWW
NZ (recent first): LWWLL

PAK Playing 11

Fakhar Zaman
Imam-ul-Haq
Babar Azam (C)
Shan Masood
Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
Agha Salman
Mohammad Nawaz
Shadab Khan
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Naseem Shah
Haris Rauf

Pakistan are unlikely to tinker with their winning combination in the 2nd ODI as well.
Sohail Khan missed the 1st ODI due to an injury. The batter is likely to sit out for the 2nd match too.

Imam-ul-Haq vs New Zealand in ODI

Imam-ul-Haq is one of the consistent batters for Pakistan in the ODI and Test circuit, he’s going to play a vital role in the series and shaping up nicely for the ODI World Cup later this year.

Last 5 performances in ODI	ODI Matches, Runs & Average against New Zealand	ODI Runs & Average in Pakistan	ODI performances at Rawalpindi	Captain or Vice captain choice
60, 6, 11, 6, 2	7 Matches, 148 Runs & 24.66 Average	716 Runs & 59.66 Average	60, 4, 49, 58	✅

Fakhar Zaman vs New Zealand in ODI

Fakhar Zaman is another batter who Pakistan depend on in the middle over. He opened the batting in the last game and anchored the innings to victory with a magnificent century.

Last 5 performances in ODI	ODI Matches, Runs & Average against New Zealand	ODI Runs & Average in Pakistan	ODI performances at Rawalpindi	Captain or Vice captain choice
117, 101, 0, 56, 26	12 Matches, 587 Runs & 53.36 Average	571 Runs & 43.92 Average	2, 117	✅

NZ Playing 11

Chad Bowes
Will Young
Daryl Mitchell
Tom Latham (C)(WK)
Mark Chapman
Henry Nicholls
Rachin Ravindra
Adam Milne
Blair Tickner/Henry Shipley
Ish Sodhi
Matt Henry

NZ might play Henry Shipley in place on Blair Tickner during the 2nd ODI.
No injury concern for New Zealand for this game.

Daryl Mitchell vs Pakistan in ODI

Darly Mitchell hit a sensational century in the first ODI to put their team in a strong position. Mitchell is a vital cog in that New Zealand batting line-up, especially in ODI’s and Tests.

Last 5 performances in ODI	ODI Matches, Runs & Average against Pakistan	ODI Runs & Average in Pakistan	ODI performances at Rawalpindi	Captain or Vice captain choice
113, 6, 47, 24, 1, 9	4 Matches, 185 Runs & 46.25 Average	185 Runs & 46.25 Average	113 (played only one match)	✅

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. A lot will depend on him on how New Zealand will turn up with the bat in the rest of the ODI series.

Last 5 performances in OD	ODI Runs & Average against Pakistan	ODI Runs & Average in Pakistan	ODI performances at Rawalpindi	Captain or Vice captain choice
15, 11, 101, 92, 88	1 Match, 15 Runs & 15.00 Average	15 Runs & 15.00 Average	15 (played only one match)	✅

Who will win Pakistan vs New Zealand match?

Pakistan are expected to win this game and take a 2-0 lead in the Series.
Pakistan have edged out the Kiwis on 57 occasions compared to New Zealand’s 50 times.
Pakistan were clinical with the run chase in the end. Fakhar Zaman lead the side to a five wicket victory and took 1-0 lead.
New Zealand showed brilliance with the bat but they need to force the issue with the ball.

According to the Pakistan vs New Zealand today match prediction, Pakistan are expected to take the series 3-2 and win this PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction.