Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan scripted history during the second T20I match against New Zealand in Rawalpindi, becoming the fastest batsman to reach 3000 runs in Twenty20 international cricket.

Fastest to 3000 Runs: Rizwan’s Remarkable Milestone

During the match against New Zealand, Mohammad Rizwan achieved the milestone of 3000 runs in T20 internationals, making him the fastest player to reach this feat. He accomplished this remarkable milestone in just 79 innings, showcasing his consistency and dominance in the shortest-game format.

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Rizwan vs. Babar and Kohli: Breaking the Record

Rizwan’s achievement surpasses the records set by his skipper, Babar Azam, and Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli. While both Azam and Kohli reached the 3000-run mark in 81 T20I innings, Rizwan’s feat in 79 innings solidifies his position as one of the most prolific batters in modern cricket.

Pakistan’s Victory: Dominance at Rawalpindi

Following the rain-marred first match, Pakistan bounced back strongly in the second T20I, securing a comprehensive victory against New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Led by stellar performances from Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir with the ball, Pakistan restricted New Zealand to a meagre total of 90 runs.

Despite early setbacks, Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten innings of 45 runs guided Pakistan to a comfortable seven-wicket victory. Rizwan’s performance contributed to Pakistan’s win and marked his record-breaking achievement of reaching 3000 runs in T20 internationals in just 79 innings.

Mohammad Rizwan’s feat of becoming the fastest batsman to reach 3000 runs in T20 internationals is a testament to his skill, determination, and consistency on the cricket field. His record-breaking achievement adds to his personal accolades and strengthens Pakistan’s batting lineup in the T20 format.

Pakistan struggles to find reliable batters with Mohammad Rizwan being the one they consistently rely on to get them through the innings. New Zealand though is looking solid with its depth and continues to look good even with Devon Conway absent for the fifth T20.

NZ vs PAK Match Details

Date: January 19th, 2024

Time:  11:40 AM IST

Venue: Hagely Oval, Christchurch

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

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

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

Another run-fest is expected with small boundaries.

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

Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Josh Clarkson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry

See Also: AUS vs PAK: Mohammed Nawaz has replaced Noman Ali for the Test series against Australia – Cricket Winner

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

NZ vs PAK Match Preview

After four games in the series, New Zealand leads Pakistan 4-0 heading into the fifth and final T20I on Sunday at Hagley Oval. The Black Caps won by 7 wickets with 11 balls remaining on Friday and are now aiming for a 5-0 victory in this match. During this series, New Zealand has been able to change captains twice and rotate their bowling attack. Pakistan has been disappointing in the previous four games, failing to produce enough competitive individual performances to cause New Zealand problems.

NZ vs PAK Match Detail

New Zealand vs Pakistan – 5th T20I

Venue: Hagley Oval – Christchurch

Date & Time: 21th January 2024 at 05:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

NZ vs PAK Venue Stats

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

Pakistan’s score of 158/5 was below par on Friday, and we believe a competitive total will exceed 170 in this match. Once a batter adjusts to the pace of the wicket, there are runs to be had.

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

The forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions at the start of the game, with clouds clearing in the second innings. The temperature will be in the mid-20s

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.

Also Read: JSK vs MICT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 14th Match

NZ vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Will Young, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Lockie Ferguson

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

Topmost Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Finn Allen- the leading run scorer in the series is averaging 63.25 from his four innings and has taken the Player of the Match Award from two of the games.
• Ben Sears- the 25 year old right-arm medium fast bowler looks set to have a long T20I career ahead of himself and he has taken a two-wicket haul in each of his last three games in this format.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Babar Azam- the former skipper has been Pakistan’s highest run scorer in three of the four matches in the series and he hit another three boundaries before being dismissed on Friday.
• Haris Rauf- the 30 year old right-arm fast bowler went wicketless for the first time in the series in the fourth game but still has a strike-rate of 16.2 in this format.

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

Mohammad Rizwan(VC), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell(C), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Adam Milne, Ben Sears

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam(VC), Tim Seifert, Finn Allen(C), Tim Seifert, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Adam Milne, Ben Sears

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell

Vice-captain – Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

NZ vs PAK Probable Winners:

Although Pakistan did not allow Finn Allen to score many runs on Friday, New Zealand won comfortably thanks to some clean hitting from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. That is the visitors’ problem, because whenever New Zealand needed someone to step up, they always found at least one player to do so. Pakistan has match-winners, but we haven’t seen enough of them perform consistently. We predict that New Zealand will win another game to seal the series victory. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

NZ vs PAK Match Preview

New Zealand and Pakistan will face off again on Friday evening in Christchurch in the fourth T20I of the series. The Black Caps have already clinched the series, winning the first three games, including a 45-run victory in Dunedin on Wednesday. New Zealand has never won a full home T20I series against Pakistan. Even though they are now without their usual captain, they have been the best team throughout, and few expect them to lose this match. Pakistan has been defeated by 46 runs, 21 runs, and 45 runs in this series thus far, and each time they have found one New Zealand batter capable of scoring big against their bowling attack. They have been competitive in this series and have a chance to win in Christchurch if they perform well.

NZ vs PAK Match Detail

New Zealand vs Pakistan – 4th T20I

Venue: Hagley Oval – Christchurch

Date & Time: 19th January 2024 at 05:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

NZ vs PAK Venue Stats

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch will be flat, and bowlers will need to be extremely accurate to trouble the batters. It’s a high-scoring venue, so we could be in for a third straight big scoring game.

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

It will be overcast, but rain is unlikely to fall. It will be chilly outside, with temperatures ranging around 10 degrees.

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.

Also Read: JSK vs MICT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 04th Match

NZ vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Tim Southee

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Aamer Jamal, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf

Topmost Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Finn Allen – Allen scored 34 in the first game and backed it up with a thrilling 74 in 41 balls in the last game. He is in destructive mode and will be eyeing another good show. 
• Tim Southee – Southee has bowled exceptionally well in the two games, taking six wickets. With overcast conditions around, he can move the ball and pick wickets early on.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Fakhar Zaman – Fakhar Zaman scored fifty in the last game and he also batted well in first game. He too will be looking to ride on momentum and play a match winning innings for his team.
• Shaheen Afridi – Shaheen Afridi has not looked at his best form but he is the captain of the side and will be eyeing a strong return in the next game.

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

Mohammad Rizwan(VC), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Finn Allen(C), Devon Conway, Aamer Jamal, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(VC), Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Aamer Jamal, Daryl Mitchell(C), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shaheen Afridi, Wasim Jr

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell

Vice-captain – Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

NZ vs PAK Probable Winners:

New Zealand will be the favorites to win. So far, the Kiwis have performed admirably both with the bat and the ball. Pakistan has been good in patches, but aside from Babar and Fakhar Zaman, the rest have looked ordinary. Their bowling and fielding have both been poor. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

Finn Allen alone deflated the Pakistan side with one of the best knocks the format has seen. Pakistan continue to struggle with both bat and ball with Haris Rauf in particular dissapointing for them.

NZ vs PAK Match Details

Date: January 19th, 2024

Time:  11:40 AM IST

Venue: Hagely Oval, Christchurch

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

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

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

Another run-fest is expected with small boundaries.

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

See Also: AUS vs PAK: Mohammed Nawaz has replaced Noman Ali for the Test series against Australia – Cricket Winner

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 The Match

NZ vs PAK Match Preview

New Zealand will face Pakistan in the third T20I of the five-match T20I series. The match will take place at Dunedin’s University Oval and will begin at 5:30 a.m. IST January 17. New Zealand will be pleased with their performance in the T20I series. The team has won both T20Is and now needs a win to complete the series. Pakistan, on the other hand, must take responsibility for its defeats. They were on the verge of a chase in both games, but collapsed and lost. In the second T20I, the team was 97-2 after 10 overs, needing 102 in the final 10 overs with Babar Azam set, but the team messed up the chase, losing by 21 runs. Pakistan needs to win the next game to keep the series alive.

NZ vs PAK Match Detail

New Zealand vs Pakistan – 3rd T20I

Venue: Seddon Park – Hamilton

Date & Time: 17th January 2024 at 05:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

NZ vs PAK Venue Stats

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch will be flat, and bowlers will need to be extremely accurate to trouble the batters. It’s a high-scoring venue, so we could be in for a third straight big scoring game.

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

It will be overcast, but rain is unlikely to fall. It will be chilly outside, with temperatures ranging around 10 degrees.

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.

Also Read: JSK vs MICT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 04th Match

NZ vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Tim Southee

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Aamer Jamal, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf

Topmost Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Finn Allen – Allen scored 34 in the first game and backed it up with a thrilling 74 in 41 balls in the last game. He is in destructive mode and will be eyeing another good show. 
• Tim Southee – Southee has bowled exceptionally well in the two games, taking six wickets. With overcast conditions around, he can move the ball and pick wickets early on.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Fakhar Zaman – Fakhar Zaman scored fifty in the last game and he also batted well in first game. He too will be looking to ride on momentum and play a match winning innings for his team.
• Shaheen Afridi – Shaheen Afridi has not looked at his best form but he is the captain of the side and will be eyeing a strong return in the next game.

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

Mohammad Rizwan(VC), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Finn Allen(C), Devon Conway, Aamer Jamal, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(VC), Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Aamer Jamal, Daryl Mitchell(C), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shaheen Afridi, Wasim Jr

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell

Vice-captain – Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

NZ vs PAK Probable Winners:

New Zealand will be the favorites to win. So far, the Kiwis have performed admirably both with the bat and the ball. Pakistan has been good in patches, but aside from Babar and Fakhar Zaman, the rest have looked ordinary. Their bowling and fielding have both been poor. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

NZ vs PAK Match Preview

New Zealand will face Pakistan in the second T20I of the five-match T20I series. The match will take place at Seddon Park in Hamilton and will begin at 11:40 PM IST on January 14. New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 46 runs in the first Twenty20 International. The Kiwis hammered the visitors’ bowlers, scoring 226-8 in 20 overs, with Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson each scoring fifty. There were several cameos, but the big innings did not materialize, and Pakistan was eventually bowled out for 180. The Men in Green will take a lot of positives from the game and be eager to get back into the series, but the Kiwis are a formidable force at home. The second T20I promises to be an exciting match.

New Zealand vs Pakistan – 2nd T20I

Venue: Seddon Park – Hamilton

Date & Time: 14th January 2024 at 11:40 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

NZ vs PAK Venue Stats

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch will have some spice to it. A new strip will be used, and the bowlers will get some movement right away. Batting will become easier once the wicket has flattened.

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

There will be some clouds, but rain is unlikely to occur during the match. The temperature will be between 25 and 17 degrees.

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.

Also Read: JSK vs MICT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 04th Match

NZ vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Adam Milne, Tim Southee

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Aamer Jamal, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Jr, Haris Rauf

Topmost Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Devon Conway- Devon Conway will be a key batter for New Zealand. Conway has the class and quality to take the fearsome Pakistan bowling attack and can be backed to give New Zealand good starts.
• Adam Milne- Adam Milne along with Tim Southee will lead New Zealand’s pace attack in the absence of Trent Boult. On lively pitches, Milne’s pace can create a lot of problems for the Pakistan batters.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Babar Azam-  Babar Azam has a lot to prove in the T20I series. He has been going through a massive slump and had a bizarre series against Australia. The GOAT cricketer will be looking for a strong return to form in the series.
• Shaheen Afridi- Shaheen Afridi will be looking to make an immediate impact as captain. Afridi, with his left arm swing, can be hard to tackle. He has not been in great form in recent times but he is one of the best bowlers going around.

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

Devon Conway(C), Mohammad Rizwan(VC), Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Matt Henry, Tim Southee

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

Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Haris Rauf, Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell(C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi(VC), Adam Milne, Tim Southee

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell

Vice-captain – Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

NZ vs PAK Probable Winners:

New Zealand will bet on themselves to win the game. They are fortunate to have favorable living conditions. They also named a full-strength squad. Pakistanis are not great tourists, so they will most likely struggle to adjust to the conditions early in the series. For us, New Zealand are the clear favourites to win. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

The 1st T20I at Auckland turned out to be a run-fest as expected. Pakistan and Shaheen Shah Afridi did not have the best of times with some changes in their side. New Zealand though got some time out in the middle with Kane Williamson coming back strongly and Daryl Mitchell doing his part well.

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

See Also: AUS vs PAK: Mohammed Nawaz has replaced Noman Ali for the Test series against Australia – Cricket Winner

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 The Match

NZ vs PAK Match Preview

New Zealand will face Pakistan in the first T20I of the five-match series. The match will be held at Eden Park in Auckland and will begin at 12:40 PM IST on January 12. Following a humiliating defeat against Australia in a three-match Test series, Pakistan will face New Zealand in a five-match T20I series. New Zealand has named a full squad for the Pakistan series, with Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, and Devon Conway returning. The team played a second-string side against Bangladesh in the most recent T20I series, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s most recent T20I series was against New Zealand at home, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The upcoming series promises to be another thrilling experience.

NZ vs PAK Match Detail

New Zealand vs Pakistan – 1st T20I

Venue: Eden Park – Auckland

Date & Time: 12th January 2024 at 11:40 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

NZ vs PAK Venue Stats

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch will have some spice to it. A new strip will be used, and the bowlers will get some movement right away. Batting will become easier once the wicket has flattened.

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

There will be some clouds, but rain is unlikely to occur during the match. The temperature will be between 25 and 17 degrees.

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.

Also Read: DSG vs MICT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 02nd Match

NZ vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne, Tim Southee

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan/Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Md Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf

Topmost Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Devon Conway- Devon Conway will be a key batter for New Zealand. Conway has the class and quality to take the fearsome Pakistan bowling attack and can be backed to give New Zealand good starts.
• Adam Milne- Adam Milne along with Tim Southee will lead New Zealand’s pace attack in the absence of Trent Boult. On lively pitches, Milne’s pace can create a lot of problems for the Pakistan batters.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Babar Azam-  Babar Azam has a lot to prove in the T20I series. He has been going through a massive slump and had a bizarre series against Australia. The GOAT cricketer will be looking for a strong return to form in the series.
• Shaheen Afridi- Shaheen Afridi will be looking to make an immediate impact as captain. Afridi, with his left arm swing, can be hard to tackle. He has not been in great form in recent times but he is one of the best bowlers going around.

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

Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan(C), Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mitchell Santner(VC), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Matt Henry, Tim Southee

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

Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan, Kane Williamson(C), Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman(VC), Babar Azam, Mitchell Santner, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Tim Southee

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mohammad Rizwan, Kane Williamson

Vice-captain – Mitchell Santner, Fakhar Zaman

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

NZ vs PAK Probable Winners:

New Zealand will bet on themselves to win the game. They are fortunate to have favorable living conditions. They also named a full-strength squad. Pakistanis are not great tourists, so they will most likely struggle to adjust to the conditions early in the series. For us, New Zealand are the clear favourites to win. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

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

See Also: AUS vs PAK: Mohammed Nawaz has replaced Noman Ali for the Test series against Australia – Cricket Winner

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