Match Details | |
Match | Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I | New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023 |
Date | 14/04/2023 (Friday) |
Time | 19:00 (GMT+5) / 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6) |
Format | T20I |
Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Pakistan vs New Zealand at a Glance
- In the T20 Format, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been reliable players for the team.
- The most recent T20I series Pakistan played against Afghanistan in the UAE ended in a loss.
- The three-match T20I series that New Zealand played against Sri Lanka was successful.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Preview
Pakistan
For this domestic T20I series, Pakistan will welcome back players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Saim Ayyub, Ihsanullah, Imad Wasim, and Zaman Khan from Pakistan’s previous series against Afghanistan in the UAE have also been kept.
Pakistan will be eager to start with all of Haris Rauf, Ihsanullah, and Shaheen Afridi given that pacer might be the deciding factor at this venue.
New Zealand
The majority of New Zealand’s sports people are now competing in the Indian Premier League, hence the team’s core is young coming into this series. But, facing a star-studded Pakistan team, James Neesham, Adam Milne, and Tom Latham will all be required to lead from the front.
Even the finest struggled against Henry Shipley’s ability to produce an unsettling bounce at regular intervals. To head their bowing unit with the new ball, New Zealand will be counting on this youthful right-arm pacer. In the starting XI, Shipley will be paired with Adam Milne and Matt Henry.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Playing Squads
Pakistan Squads
Pakistan
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (Wk), Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Ihsanullah
New Zealand Squads
New Zealand
Tom Latham (C) (Wk), Chad Bowes, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, James Neesham, Mark Chapman, Adam Milne, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Henry Shipley
Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Form in Last 5 Matches
Pakistan – W L L L W | New Zealand – W W T L L |
Pakistan vs New Zealand outfield report
Gaddafi Cricket Stadium
Both teams will try to win the toss, bat first, and score some runs. About 160 runs are scored in the first innings on average at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium.
Although the weather will be perfect for a great day of cricket, there are no chances of rain. The humidity will reach a peak of around 30% and the temperature will be around 38 degrees.
The game’s prepared wicket will be a bit two-paced in the early half. Under lights, batting should get simpler.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Final Prediction
Winning the toss
- Pakistan
Player of the Match
- Pakistan – Babar Azam
Most sixes
- Pakistan – Babar Azam
- New Zealand – Tom Latham
Most wickets
- Pakistan – Shaheen Shah Afridi
- New Zealand – Matt Henry
Most runs
- Pakistan – Babar Azam
- New Zealand – Tom Latham
Team Scores Batting First
- Pakistan – 170+
- New Zealand – 160+
According to our prediction, Pakistan will win this match.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.
