Pakistan start a new journey while New Zealand finally get back on an old one. A new captain takes on a captain who is coming back to the format after a considerable period away from the shortest format. Both sides are close to their strongest though which could lead to an interesting series.

NZ vs PAK Match Details

Date: January 12th, 2024

Time:  11:40 AM IST

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

Cloudy weather with the rain staying away is the forecast for the upcoming game.

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

Eden Park is generally pretty flat and with small boundaries, runs are easy to find. A high-scoring game is likely and batting second is a better option.

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head

NZ vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Ifthikar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry

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NZ vs PAK Key Players

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips is in the middle of a really good period in his career. As a batter, he has shown flair and flexibility and with the ball, he is chipping in pretty well. He is one of the best players going around and could have fun with the small boundaries at Auckland.

Aamer Jamal

Aamer Jamal is likely to come in full of confidence after being one of the lone warriors in the 3rd Test against Australia. It is a different format though now but his confidence could carry him forward in the upcoming game.

NZ vs PAK Match Tips

New Zealand are favorites here at home despite Pakistan’s ability in T20 Cricket.

Match Prediction: New Zealand Will Win the Match