PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: 2nd ODI Match Playing 11, Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips for Pakistan vs New Zealand Dream11 Team
Published on: Apr 28, 2023 5:16 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 28, 2023 5:16 pm IST
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
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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.
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Latham
Batters: Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Daryl Mitchell
All-rounders: Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Adam Milne, Haris Rauf
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Imam-ul-Haq, Mark Chapman
For Grand League: Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell
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