PAK vs NZ Match Preview

Passion is growing in Pakistan prior to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, and we expect it to rise even higher ahead of the Tri-Nation Series' opening match. The three competing teams in this tournament, which hosts Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa, weren't among the favorites for the eight-country competition later this month, but they will all be delighted to enter as underdogs given their immense skill and talent. With South Africa waiting in the wings on Saturday, playing only a supporting role in this day-night fixture, it is up to Pakistan and the Black Caps to make sure they put on a show for an eager Lahore crowd.

PAK vs NZ Match Details

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Match, ODI Match

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: 08th February 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PAK vs NZ Venue Stats

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report

It is anticipated a hard and true wicket, with spinners used primarily to slow the pace for the runs. Whoever bats first will be looking for a score of at least 285.

PAK vs NZ Weather Report

The temperature will rise to 22 degrees at the beginning of the game but will fall to the high teens by the end.

PAK vs NZ Last Five Matches

PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Saud Shakheel, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf

Topmost Picks for PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Mohammad Rizwan – Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan has repeatedly demonstrated that he is one among the team's most reliable batsmen. In his last ten ODIs, he has scored 300 runs with an average of 50.
• Shaheen Shah Afridi – Shaheen Shah Afridi, also known as the man with the golden arm, is one of the world's best bowlers right now. The twenty-four-year-old pacer has taken 20 wickets in only nine games against New Zealand.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Will Young – Will Young is his team's in-form batter heading into the tri-series, having scored 456 runs in his last nine matches. In his short 37-game ODI career, the 32-year-old has scored three hundreds and ten fifties.
• Matt Henry –  Matt Henry will enter the tri-nation series with great confidence, having finished top on the bowling charts with nine wickets during Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand.

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(VC), Salman Agha(C), Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam(VC), Fakhar Zaman, Rachin Ravindra(C), Kane Williamson, Salman Agha, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Salman Agha, Rachin Ravindra

Vice-captain – Kane Williamson, Babar Azam

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

PAK vs NZ Probable Winners:

New Zealand, which is frequently underestimated, ought not to be composed of any form of the game. However, against a hungry Pakistani side that is always a harder prospect at home, we expect the hosts to win this opening match. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.