PAK vs NZ
PAK vs NZ. Image Credits: Pakistan Cricket

Last Update on: April 14th, 2023 at 09:05 pm

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of the match between Pakistan and New Zealand. They will play against each other for the first time in the five-match T20I series between them. 

PAK vs NZ New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 1st T20I Details:

Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand 
Date: 14th April 2023 
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
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PAK vs NZ New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 1st T20I Preview:

New Zealand is touring Pakistan for a 5-match T20I series, followed by a 5-match ODI series. The T20I series is commencing on the 14th of April while the ODI series will begin on the 27th of April. 

Babar Azam will be leading the Pakistani side in the T20I series while Tom Latham will be leading the New Zealand troops in the T20I series. Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Afridi are among the key players from the Pakistani camp while Jimmy Neesham, Adam Milne, and Ish Sodhi are among the important players from the New Zealand camp. 

Pakistan
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Pakistan is currently standing third on the ICC T20I rankings while New Zealand is standing fifth on the rankings. These two teams have met each other in a total of 29 T20Is so far, where Pakistan won 18 while New Zealand managed to win 11 games. Another exciting series is anticipated here between these two teams.

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PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: 

Teams  Matches Won 
Pakistan  18 wins 
New Zealand  11 wins 

PAK vs NZ New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 1st T20I Weather Report:

Temperature  31°c
Humidity  36%
Wind Speed  6 km/hr
Precipitation  NO 

PAK vs NZ New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 1st T20I Pitch Report: 

The Gaddafi Stadium is a batting-friendly surface and is expected to assist the batters once again here. Pacers might get some assistance towards the latter half of the match while spinners may come in handy in the middle overs.

Average 1st innings score: 

The average first-innings score on this wicket is 182 runs. 

Record of chasing Teams: 

The team batting second has great records here. They have maintained a winning percentage of 60 on this ground.

PAK vs NZ New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 1st T20I Injury Update: 

(Will be added when there is an update) 

PAK vs NZ New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 1st T20I Probable XIs: 

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam©, Fakhar Zaman, Shan Masood, Iftikhar-Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem-Shah 

New Zealand squad arrives in Pakistan
New Zealand squad arrives in Pakistan. Image: Twitter

New Zealand: Chad Bowes, Will Young, Tom Latham©, Daryl-Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats: 

Player  Players Stats 
Babar Azam  3355 runs in 99 matches 
Mohammad Rizwan 2635 runs in 80 matches 
Shaheen Afridi  58 wickets in 47 matches 
Daryl Mitchell  969 runs and 8 wickets in 47 matches 

Hot Picks for PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips: 

Captaincy Picks: 

Mohammad Rizwan is a right-handed batsman from Pakistan. He has smashed 2635 runs in his 80 matches T20I career so far and can play a big role in this game as well. 

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Babar Azam is a right-handed batsman from Pakistan. He has hammered 3355 runs in his 99 matches T20I career so far and will be among the crucial picks to consider here as well. 

Top Picks: 

Shaheen Afridi is a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium fast bowler from Pakistan. He has hunted 58 wickets in his 47 matches T20I career so far. He will be hoping to make a significant impact in this game.

Daryl Mitchell is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer from New Zealand. He has smacked 969 runs and took 8 wickets in his 47 matches T20I career so far. He will be another valuable addition to the fantasy side here. 

Budget Picks: 

Imad Wasim is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Pakistan. He will be a safe option to consider in the fantasy team.

Rachin Ravindra is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from New Zealand. 

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 1st T20I Captain and Vice-Captain Choices: 

Captain  Mohammad Rizwan & Babar Azam 
Vice-Captain  Shaheen Afridi & Daryl Mitchell 

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 (Small Leagues and Head-to-Head) for PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match Dream11 Team: 

Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan (c), Tom Latham 

Batsmen – Babar Azam (vc), Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman

All-rounders – Jimmy Neesham, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan

Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Adam Milne

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Cricket Tips Dream11 Team New Zealand Tour of Pakistan
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Suggested Playing XI No. 2 (Grand Leagues) for PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team: 

Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan 

Batsmen – Babar Azam (c), Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman, Mark Chapman

All-rounders – Jimmy Neesham, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan

Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi (vc), Haris Rauf, Adam Milne

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Cricket Tips Dream11 Team New Zealand Tour of Pakistan
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match New Zealand Tour of Pakistan Players to Avoid: 

Mohammad Nawaz and Mark Chapman are the players that can be avoided for this game. 

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 1st T20I Expert Advice: 

Mohammad Rizwan will be a top captaincy choice for the small leagues. Imad Wasim and Tom Latham are among the punt picks here. The best-suggested fantasy/Dream11 combination for this game is 2-3-3-3.

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 1st T20I Probable Winners: 

Considering the team combination, Pakistan is expected to win this match. 

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Vicky Singh

Ex-National level Cricketer, Cricket Analyst & Fantasy Sports Expert.