PAK vs NZ Today Match Prediction for Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd ODI – Who Will Win PAK vs NZ match?

Pakistan and New Zealand are currently locking horns in the three-match ODI series. The hosts have taken a 1-0 lead in the series after their staggering display in the first game. New Zealand on the other hand were poor in all three departments and would be looking to make a comeback. The focus will be on the second game that will take place in the same venue on Wednesday.

PAK vs NZ Match Details

Fixture Name: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI
Competition: New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2022/23
Date: 11th January 2022
Time: 3:00 PM IST
Ground: National Stadium Karachi, Karachi

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report

The pitch in Karachi is a batting paradise and it has been one of the best decks do to play cricket. The average first innings score at this venue is 254, which dips down to 212 in the second innings. There will be help for spinners as well. The venue so far has hosted 53 games, with 24 being won by teams batting first and 27 by teams bowling first. The Test series was played at the same venue and it saw both the teams posting mammoth total on the board. The first game was also slated at the same ground and it saw Pakistan easily chasing the target, which suggests that captain winning the toss should ball first.

RECENT FORM

Pakistan – W W W W W
New Zealand – L W NR NR L

PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan:

Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

New Zealand:

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Henry Shipley, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson

PAK vs NZ Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter

Babar Azam– Stats in ODI

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is expected to be the best batter in the first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand. The right-hander has been in staggering form in the ODIs and was exceptional in first game, scoring 66 runs. His stats are exceptional too as he has 4730 runs to his name.

Matches	Runs	Average	100s/50s	H/S
93	4730	59.87	17/23	158

Probable Best Bowler

Tim Southee– Stats in Tests

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee is expected to best bowler in the first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand. Him being the veteran, it is likely that he trouble Pakistani batters. He struggled in the first game but is expected to bounce back hard. His ability to extract swing with the new ball and also control runs at death. He has 205 wickets in 152 games.

PAK vs NZ Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Pakistan and New Zealand

• Pakistan will be coming into the game on the back of 6 consecutive wins.
• Pakistan would want to continue their staggering record and win next game as well.
• Pakistan recalled Haris Sohail and Fakhar Zaman for ODI series and both the players did a staggering job.
• According to the PAK vs NZ today match prediction, PAK is the favorite to win this match.

PAK vs NZ Head to Head ODI Record

Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan to win the match