PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 2nd T20I Pakistan vs New Zealand Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips

Pakistan go up against New Zealand in the 2nd match of the five match T20I Series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 15th April, Saturday at 9:30 PM IST.

Pakistan were back to their sensational form in the first game. Their prime batters Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam struggled to get going at the start. However, it was Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub who showed them the way as they built a partnership and laid the foundation. Faheem Ashraf and Haris Rauf hit some lusty blows towards the end to power their team to 182.

New Zealand absolutely capitulated in the run chase. Visitors kept losing wickets as it was too hot to handle Haris Rauf in that passage of play. Mark Chapman impressed with a 34 off 27 deliveries but no other batters showed any signs of taking the attack to the opposition. New Zealand will need to come back better in this game.

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction for Today Match

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I

15th April, 9:30 PM IST

Gaddafi Stadium

The 2nd match of the three match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 15th March at 9:30 PM IST.

Where to Watch PAK vs NZ Live?

The T20I series will live stream on Sony Sports Channel and Sony Liv website in India.

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch in Lahore assists both the batters and bowlers. Even in the recently concluded PSL, it has shown that spinners will come into play as the game progresses. In the last game, batters struggled initially but then Pakistan batters proved they are a better side. Teams batting first will look to take it steady and then go big later in the end. Teams winning the toss will opt to bowl first. Average first innings score on this ground is 170.

Team Form Guide:

PAK (recent first): WWLLL
NZ (recent first): LWWTL

PAK Playing 11

1. Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
2. Babar Azam (C)
3. Fakhar Zaman
4. Saim Ayub
5. Shadab Khan
6. Iftikhar Ahmed
7. Faheem Ashraf
8. Imad Wasim
9. Haris Rauf
10. Zaman Khan
11. Shaheen Shah Afridi

Pakistan got off to a brilliant start to the series. Their star players are back in the side.
Pakistan needs Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to score a better tempo up the order.
Pakistan will look to play the same 11 as per the 1st T20I

Babar Azam vs New Zealand in T20I

Babar Azam, the skipper of the side is the pillar of their batting line-up. Babar has been scoring runs heavily in all three formats of the game. Babar led his side to T20 World Cup final last year.

Last 5 performances in T20I	T20I Matches, Runs & Average against New Zealand	T20I Matches, Runs & Average in Pakistan	T20I performances at Lahore	Captain or Vice captain choice
9, 42, 64, 73, 115	12 Matches, 421 Runs & 42.10 Average	30 Matches, 1115 Runs & 46.45 Average	9, 4, 87*, 9, 36	✅

Shaheen Shah Afridi vs New Zealand in T20I

Shaheen Shah Afridi is the premium number 1 fast bowler in the world, especially in T20I format. Shaheen has been out of action after the T20 World Cup due to injuries, but he did take part in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League which he led his side to a title win this year.

Last 5 performances in T20I	T20I Matches, Wickets & Economy against New Zealand	T20I matches, wickets & economy in Pakistan	T20I performances at Lahore	Captain or Vice captain choice
1-11, 4-51, 1-41, 0-47, 0-18	8 Matches, 11 wickets & 7.34 Economy	110 Matches, 11 wickets & 6.70 Economy	1-11, 2-21, 0-28, 2-18, 0-37, 1-22	❎

NZ Playing 11

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

New Zealand need to do better than the 1st T20I to level the series.
They might consider playing Henry Shipley for Ben Lister.

Tom Latham vs Pakistan in T20I

Tom Latham has been amongst the runs for his side in all formats of the cricket game. Latham’s experience and him leading the side from the front will be crucial in this T20I series.

Last 5 performances in T20I	T20I Matches & Runs against Pakistan	T20I Average & Strike Rate against Pakistan	T20I performances at Lahore	Captain or Vice captain choice
20, 31, 20, 27, 50	2 Matches, 46 Runs & 26 Average	23.00 average & 100.00 S/R	20 (played only one game)	✅

Daryl Mitchell vs Pakistan in T20I

Daryl Mitchell has been in phenomenal touch in recent times. Be it in tests, ODI’s or T20I’s. Mitchell changes the gear according to the situation and is a very handy bowler too.

Last 5 performances in T20I	T20I Matches & Runs against Pakistan	T20I Average & Strike Rate against Pakistan	T20I performances at Lahore	Captain or Vice captain choice
11, 15, 66, 35, 8	3 Matches, 91 Runs	45.50 Avg & 151.66 S/R	11 runs (played only one game)	❎

Who will win Pakistan vs New Zealand match?

Pakistan are clear favourites to win this game.
Out of the 29 T20I matches played between these two teams, Pakistan have won 18 times, while New Zealand have won 11 games.
In recent times, Pakistan have won five times again New Zealand out of the six games they’ve played.
New Zealand found it hard in the first game as they were blown apart by Haris Rauf.

According to the Pakistan vs New Zealand today match prediction, Pakistan are expected to take 2-0 lead and win this PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction.