New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd ODI: Predicted Playing 11 & Match Details

New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd ODI preview: Match details, 1st ODI recap, and predicted playing 11 for both teams. Will NZ seal the series, or can Pakistan bounce back in Hamilton?

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Published Mar 30, 2025, 9:09 pm IST

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New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd ODI preview: Match details, 1st ODI recap, and predicted playing 11
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The ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand has so far consisted of one match, with the series 1–0 in favor of New Zealand. The second encounter is scheduled for Seddon Park in Hamilton. With the momentum after their victory in the first ODI, the hosts will seek to clinch the series, while Pakistan hope to recover and keep the series alive.

Match Details – 2nd ODI

Detail Information
Match 2nd ODI – New Zealand vs Pakistan
Date April 2, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time 11:00 AM (NZDT) / 3:30 AM (IST)
Venue Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
Broadcast Spark Sport (NZ), PTV Sports (PAK), FanCode, Amazon Prime
Format One Day International (50 overs)

1st ODI Recap

New Zealand began the series on a high note with a convincing 73-run victory. Given to bat first, the hosts put up a huge score of 344/9, with a scintillating 132 from Mark Chapman and a steady 76 from Daryl Mitchell.

In reply, Pakistan scored 271 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Babar Azam scored the highest with 78, while Salman Agha contributed a 58-ball 58. Nathan Smith was the star of the bowling attack, taking 4 wickets, while Jacob Duffy took 2.

Predicted Playing XI – New Zealand

No. Player Role Bat/Bowl Style
1 Will Young Opener Right-Handed Batter
2 Henry Nicholls Opener Left-Handed Batter
3 Mark Chapman Batter LHB / Left-Arm Orthodox
4 Daryl Mitchell Batting All-Rounder RHB / Right-Arm Medium
5 Michael Bracewell (C) All-Rounder LHB / Off-Spin
6 Mitchell Hay (WK) Wicketkeeper-Batter Right-Handed Batter
7 Nathan Smith Bowling All-Rounder RHB / Right-Arm Fast-Med
8 Jacob Duffy Pacer Right-Arm Fast-Medium
9 William O’Rourke Pacer Right-Arm Fast-Medium
10 Adithya Ashok Spinner Leg-Spin
11 Ben Sears Pacer Right-Arm Fast

Bench: Nick Kelly, Mohammad Abbas, Rhys Mariu

Predicted Playing XI – Pakistan

No. Player Role Bat/Bowl Style
1 Abdullah Shafique Opener Right-Handed Batter
2 Imam-ul-Haq Opener Left-Handed Batter
3 Babar Azam Top-order Batter Right-Handed Batter
4 Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK) Captain & Keeper Right-Handed Batter
5 Salman Ali Agha All-Rounder RHB / Off-Spin
6 Tayyab Tahir Middle-order Batter Right-Handed Batter
7 Khushdil Shah All-Rounder LHB / Left-Arm Orthodox
8 Mohammad Wasim Jr Bowling All-Rounder RHB / Right-Arm Fast-Med
9 Haris Rauf Pacer Right-Arm Fast
10 Abrar Ahmed Spinner Leg-Spin
11 Mohammad Ali Pacer Right-Arm Fast-Medium

Bench: Faheem Ashraf, Irfan Khan Niazi, Akif Javed, Sufiyan Muqeem

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What to Watch

The second ODI promises several key mini-battles. New Zealand’s young squad has shown maturity and composure, but can they maintain consistency to close out the series? Pakistan will be hoping that their experienced top order, led by Babar and Rizwan, can guide them to a comeback. The middle overs will be crucial, particularly the contest between Pakistan’s spinners and New Zealand’s left-handers like Chapman and Bracewell.

Venue Watch – Seddon Park, Hamilton

Seddon Park generally has a good batting wicket with true bounce and quick outfields that reward stroke play. Spinners may come into the picture towards the later part of the day as the wicket deteriorates. Historically, run chases have been a preferred choice at this ground, and therefore, the toss may again be crucial.

What to Expect

With New Zealand replete with confidence and Pakistan desperate to hit back, the second ODI is going to be a thrilling contest. The Kiwis will want to wrap up the series at the earliest opportunity, while Pakistan possesses the arsenal to hit back. Hamilton will be the stage where all attention will be concentrated as the series gathers momentum.

Will Pakistan discover their rhythm and attract level of attraction, or will New Zealand keep extending their winning streak? The answers lie in the second ODI encounter.

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