PAK vs NZ Dream11 prediction Match 1: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off with the defending champions Pakistan hosting New Zealand on Wednesday in Karachi.
These two sides met twice recently in the tri-series in Pakistan that also involved South Africa, and both times New Zealand defeated Mohammad Rizwan’s team, including in the final.
Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI head-to-head:
Pakistan and New Zealand have faced off in 118 ODI matches, out of which Pakistan won 61 and New Zealand won 53; one match was tied, and three ended without a result.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Match 1 ICC Champions Trophy Date and time:
- Date: February 19, Wednesday
- Time: 2:30 PM IST / 09:00 AM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
PAK vs NZ predicted XIs:
Pakistan predicted XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c, wk), Tayyab Tahir, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand predicted XI:
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, William O’Rourke
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Pakistan vs New Zealand pitch report:
There were two types of pitches used at the National Stadium in Karachi during the tri-series. One was a batting-friendly pitch, where Pakistan chased down 353 runs against South Africa, and on the other, used in the final, Pakistan were bowled out for 242 and New Zealand lost five wickets and took 45 overs in their chase.
Going by the general trend, we can expect a pitch that offers help to the bowlers, especially some grip and bounce, making hitting difficult.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Dream11 Captaincy Prediction:
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan is our suggested Dream11 captaincy choice for their Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand. Rizwan has an excellent record in Karachi in ODIs: 415 runs in eight innings at an average of 69 with one century and two fifties.
Rizwan has built a terrific body of work at No. 4 in ODIs: average of 51 after 47 innings with four tons and 11 fifties. Plus, he could also give fantasy points as a wicketkeeper.
PAK vs NZ Dream11 prediction Match 1: 3 players to watch out for
The 3 players to watch out for in the Pakistan vs New Zealand Match 1 are Mohammad Rizwan, Mitchell Santner, and Kane Williamson.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Match 1 prediction ICC Champions Trophy: Who will win?
For the Pakistan vs New Zealand match prediction, we predict that New Zealand will defeat Pakistan in Match 1.
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