PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 2024, 1st T20I
Updated - 18 Apr 2024, 02:55 PM
Pakistan and New Zealand will clash in the 1st T20I match of the New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 2024. In this article, we look at PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match, PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. Pakistan will be facing off against New Zealand for the first time in the five-match T20I series.
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PAK vs NZ 1st T20I Preview:
The first T20I game between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on 18th April at 8:00 PM IST.
The Pakistan tour of New Zealand will commence with the first T20I on Thursday, 18th April 2024. The match is set to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi1. Both teams are gearing up for an exciting series opener with their squads ready for action.
Babar Azam will be leading the Pakistani side, with key players like Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, and the pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi expected to make significant contributions. Azam Khan will be donning the wicketkeeper’s gloves for Pakistan.
On the other side, Michael Bracewell will captain the New Zealand team, with Tom Blundell as the wicketkeeper. The Kiwis will rely on the all-around abilities of Jimmy Neesham and the spin of Ish Sodhi to challenge the hosts.
Historically, these two teams have faced each other 38 times in T20Is, with Pakistan leading the head-to-head record with 21 wins to New Zealand’s 17. Fans can expect another thrilling encounter as both teams look to start the series on a high note.
PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records:
Teams |
Matches Won |
Pakistan |
21 |
New Zealand |
17 |
PAK vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature |
25°C |
Weather Forecast |
Precipitation |
Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
156 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
80% |
PAK vs NZ Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam ©, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah
New Zealand Squad: Tom Blundell (WK), Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell ©, Josh Clarkson, Jimmy Neesham, Cole McConchie, Jacob Duffy, Ben Lister, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Today Stats:
Player |
Players Stats (last match) |
Michael Bracewell |
113 runs and 21 wickets in 16 matches |
Mohammad Rizwan |
2981 runs in 90 matches |
Jimmy Neesham |
900 runs and 36 wickets in 72 matches |
Babar Azam |
3698 runs in 109 matches |
Hot Picks for PAK vs NZ Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Mohammad Rizwan |
Babar Azam |
Top Picks:
Michael Bracewell |
Jimmy Neesham |
Budget Picks:
Josh Clarkson |
Imad Wasim |
PAK vs NZ 1st T20I Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain |
Babar Azam & Mohammad Rizwan |
Vice-Captain |
Jimmy Neesham & Michael Bracewell |
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan
- Batsmen – Babar Azam (c), Mark Chapman, Fakhar Zaman
- All-rounders – Jimmy Neesham (vc), Michael Bracewell, Shadab Khan
- Bowlers – Ish Sodhi, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan (c)
- Batsmen – Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Saim Ayub, Cole McConchie
- All-rounders – Jimmy Neesham, Michael Bracewell (vc), Shadab Khan
- Bowlers – Ish Sodhi, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah
PAK vs NZ Players to Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Usman Khan |
7.0 credits |
NA |
Tom Blundell |
7.0 credits |
NA |
PAK vs NZ Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Babar Azam |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Mohammad Rizwan |
Punt Picks |
Cole McConchie and Saim Ayub |
Dream11 Combination |
1-3-3-4 |
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.
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