NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: 35th Match of ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for New Zealand vs Pakistan Dream11 Team

Kiwis are going to face Pakistanis at Bangalore’s Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan has another opportunity to qualify for the semifinals after South Africa defeated New Zealand by a huge margin. The thing is it is a day match. And it always offers a match with a lot of runs.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

New Zealand vs Pakistan, Match 35 of ICC Men’s World Cup 2023

4th November, 10:30 AM IST

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, India

NZ vs PAK Preview

Pakistan, just coming from a dominating victory over Bangladesh, might have gained their momentum in this tournament. On the other side, injury-prone New Zealand got bundled out on 167 runs chasing a target of 358 against the Proteas’ disciplined bowling attack on Pune’s batting-friendly wicket.

The most interesting aspect of this match is – if Pakistan win, both teams will have 8 points from 8 matches. And that’s the thrill of this tournament. It is a huge match in this tournament.

Form Guide

Pakistan – WLLLL
New Zealand – LLLWW

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

It’s a batting paradise. Wherever a batter hits, he gets runs with a fast outfield. Initially, pacers get some help though. But when the wicket gets old, spinners come into the game. Most importantly, it is a day match. So, due to the dryness under the sun, it would be difficult for bowlers.

Last result at the venue

AUS – 367/9 (Pacers – 8w, Spinners – 1w)

PAK – 305 (45.3/50 overs) (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 4w)

Australia won by 62 runs.

PAK Playing 11

1. Abdulla Shafique
2. Fakhar Zaman
3. Babar Azam
4. Mohammad Rizwan
5. Saud Shakeel
6. Iftikhar Ahmed
7. Salman Ali Agha
8. Shaheen Afridi
9. Usama Mir/ Hasan Ali
10. Md. Wasim
11. Haris Rauf

Pakistan Team News

• According to reliable sources, Hasan Ali, who was forced to miss the games against South Africa and Bangladesh owing to high fever, is set to rejoin the squad for the next game.
• Batting order should remain the same. Saud Shakeel should come at 5 instead of Iftikhar.

PAK Key Players

Mohammad Rizwan Stats vs New Zealand in ODI

Shaheen Afridi Stats vs New Zealand in ODI

NZ Playing 11

1. Devon Conway
2. Will Young/ Kane Williamson
3. Rachin Ravindra
4. Daryl Mitchell
5. Tom Latham
6. Glenn Phillips
7. Mitchell Santner
8. Kyle Jamieson
9. Tim Southee
10. Trent Boult
11. Ish Sodhi/ Mark Chapman

New Zealand Team News

• Matt Henry got a hamstring injury in the last match and didn’t come to bowl after leaving the ground. According to a report, He is ruled out of the remaining World Cup, while Kyle Jamieson is named as his replacement.
• James Neesham has a finger injury as well. If he is not fit Ish Sodhi can come into the playing XI. They have no option but to go with Sodhi. But if Mark Chapman is fit, he will enter the playing XI.
• Still there is no update on Kane Willamson’s injury, but the head coach Gary Stead said that he is hopeful for Kane Williamson to play against Pakistan.
• Batting order should remain the same.

NZ Key Players

Will Young Stats vs Pakistan in ODI

Daryl Mitchell  Stats vs Pakistan in ODI

Who will win today match between Pakistan and New Zealand (Match 31 of ICC Men’s World Cup 2023)?

• With a history of nine clashes, Pakistan holds a strong record of seven wins. In their last face-off, the 2019 ICC World Cup, Pakistan secured a commanding six-wicket victory over New Zealand.
• In the last 5 ODI matches, Pakistan has a lead of 4-1 over New Zealand.

5 players from New Zealand have already been injured. And this is a huge concern for them to qualify for the semis.

On the other hand, Pakistan looks confident now. They might have gained confidence from the last match. It’s all about Fakhar Zaman who has got his form back. This is positive for them. But the negative is their spin department along with Babar Azam’s flop form in this tournament. If they can revert those negatives with something about 50% or more, it’s their game.

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: M Rizwan

Batsmen: D Mitchell, B Azam, F Zaman, W Young

All-rounders: R Ravindra, M Santner, G Phillips

Bowlers: S Afridi, T Boult, H Rauf

Alternative: Conway for Young

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

For Small League, Head to Head contest: R Ravindra, S Afridi

For Grand League, Mega Contest: D Mitchell, G Phillips

What are NZ vs PAK Fantasy Tips?

• Iftikhar Ahmed is the punt pick for you. He got an unbeaten 94 this year against Pakistan. Apart from that he will bowl 4-6 overs.
• We are tipping Usama Mir or Tim Southee as some wicket takers.

Where to watch NZ vs PAK Live?

Star Sports Network & Hotstar