NZ vs PAK Match Preview

With the ICC Champions Trophy concluded and the Indian Premier League set to begin, the beginning of this New Zealand against Pakistan series will pique the interest of top-level cricket fans around the world. This game, which begins on the afternoon of Sunday at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, will be well attended, with supporters from both sides expected to make their voices heard! Both teams will be undermanned, with players either withdrawing from the series, resting, or, in the case of some New Zealanders, preparing to play in the IPL.

NZ vs PAK Match Details

New Zealand vs Pakistan – 1st Match, T20I Match

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Date & Time: 16th March 2025 at 06:45 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

NZ vs PAK Venue Stats

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch provides a well-balanced surface that will appeal to both batters and bowlers. Pacers can extract movement early on, especially under lights, while spinners improve with each game. 

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

This has consistently been a good batting wicket, and we expect both teams to score high totals. The par score for batting first in this game will be around 180.

NZ vs PAK Last Five Matches

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NZ vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Usman Khan (wk), Abdul Samad, Salman Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell (c), James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Will O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy

Topmost Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Daryl Mitchell – Daryl Mitchell will be brutal against the short ball, while clever enough to manipulate the ball around the ground.
• Michael Bracewell – Bracewell is a versatile all-rounder with left-handed batting and right-arm off-spin bowling.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Usman Khan – His flexibility up and down the order makes him an asset to the batting lineup. He hit 31 runs against New Zealand in the fifth T20I. 
• Salman Agha –  He is in superb form with the bat in white-ball cricket with three scores in the 40s and one century in his last five ODIs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert, Mohammad Haris, Daryl Mitchell, Irfan Khan, Salman Agha(VC), Shadab Khan, Michael Bracewell(C), James Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert, Mohammad Haris, Daryl Mitchell(C), Irfan Khan, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan(VC), Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell

Vice-captain – Salman Agha, Shadab Khan,

Wicketkeeper – Tim Seifert

NZ vs PAK Probable Winners:

New Zealand will be determined to recover from their disappointment of arriving so close to winning silverware in Dubai. They have a solid squad for home games. Pakistan ought to present a challenge to its hosts. They can depend on the seam attack to deliver memorable performances. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.