PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team: Top 5 Fantasy Picks for Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI
Published on: Jan 8, 2023 9:20 am IST|Updated on: Jan 9, 2023 9:15 am IST
The action shifts to the 50 overs format after 2 thrilling tests that ended in a draw. The test matches had less context compared to the upcoming ODI matches. Both the teams were knocked out of the WTC final race but since this is a world cup year, the ODI carry more weightage to both the teams.
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy picks
1. Babar Azam
The Pakistani skipper is one of the most consistent batsmen in ODI cricket for a long time now. He is the #1 bat in this format. He also has stunning numbers against New Zealand in this format. He is an excellent option for captain in grand leagues.
ODIs vs NZ | Runs | Average | Strike rate | Last 5 scores vs NZ | Highest score vs NZ |
11 | 415 | 41 | 80 | 101*, 92, 46, 0, 10 | 101* |
2. Imam-Ul-Haq
The southpaw has been the #2 batsman in ODI cricket, only behind the skipper Babar Azam. He has been racking up runs on a consistent basis in this format in the last year and a half.
ODIs | Runs | Average | Strike rate | Last 5 scores | Highest score |
54 | 2528 | 52 | 82 | 6,2,62, 72, 65 | 151 |
3. Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson loves smashing Pakistan across formats and has outstanding numbers against Pakistan in ODIs which makes him one of the best options for captain in grand leagues. He is always a reliable option, similar to Babar Azam as both these batsmen play risk free cricket.
ODIs vs PAK | Runs | Average | Strike rate | Last 5 scores vs NZ | Highest score vs PAK |
18 | 939 | 55 | 83 | 41, 1, 27, 22, 32 | 123 |
4. Tom Latham
The southpaw’s form warrants a place for him in the fantasy leagues. His recent run of form has been magnificent and he is also a wicket keeper which is an added bonus from fantasy point of view as he is bound to take some catches behind the wicket.
ODIs | Runs | Average | Strike rate | Last 5 scores | Highest score |
107 | 3382 | 36 | 86 | 145*, 10, 0, 43, 69 | 145* |
5. DEVON CONWAY
Devon Conway is an excellent player of spin bowling and on slow and low tracks. He has had a good start to his ODI career. He is a solid option for vice captain in grand leagues.
ODIs | Runs | Average | Strike rate | Last 5 scores | Highest score |
11 | 425 | 42 | 76 | 38* 24, 21, 5, 46 | 126 |