New Zealand will be all set to lock horns against Pakistan in this crucial ICC Menโs T20 World Cup first semi-final encounter. Welcome to the NZ vs PAK Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
New Zealand were the first team to make their way through to the top 4 in this tournament with a strong start that only improved further as the series progressed.
Pakistan on the other hand were not at their best in the initial stages of the tournament but managed to prove everyone wrong by pushing their way through at the last possible moment which should allow them to focus on their current momentum.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
New Zealand could win this match by a close margin.
Betting Odds
NZ- 1.89ย ย ย PAK- 2.01
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch doubled paced with decent assistance to batsmen in the recent games. The winners of the toss to bat first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a very warm and sunny day with low humidity.
Probable Playing 11
New Zealand
D.Conway (wk), F.Allen, K.Williamson, G.Phillips, D.Mitchell, J.Neesham, M.Santner, T.Boult, T.Southee, L.Ferguson, I.Sodhi
Pakistan
M.Rizwan (wk), B.Azam, S.Masood, A.Ali, H.Ali, Iftikhar-Ahmed, M.Nawaz, S.Khan, H.Rauf, M.Waseem, S.Afridi
Match Details
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – Semi-Final
Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan (1st Semi-Final)
Date and Time:ย 9th November โ 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia
Telecast: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar
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Wicket-Keeper
Devon Conway (9.0 Cr) was able to score a decent 28 runs at a strike rate of 129.17 in the last match added with his skills from behind the stumps that can continue to improve his performance.
Finn Allen (7.5 Cr) managed to rise up to the occasion with his amazing batting and fielding skills that earned him 32 runs and 2 catches which can continue to improve.
Mohammad Rizwan (9.0 Cr) works as an impressive batting contributor with a safe pair of hands that should allow him to continue with his blasting form that earned him 32 runs to keep the scoreboard moving in the last match.
Batsman
Glenn Phillips (8.5 Cr) can bounce back well after setbacks which should be the case for this match after he lost his wicket for 17 runs at a strike rate of 188.89 which could flame his form making him a crucial contributor.
Kane Williamson (8.5 Cr) was able to score 61 runs at a strike rate of 174.29 in the last match that can continue to build up considering his current momentum in the tournament.
Iftikhar-Ahmed (8.0 Cr) holds amazing potential but lacks the consistency as witnessed in his recent set of games which should allow him to give his all in this contest which makes him a potential game-changer.
All-rounders
Mitchell Santner (8.0 Cr) is an amazing talent who was able to provide decent contributions in his last few matches that should push him up a notch to make good use of his current game time.
Shadab Khan (9.0 Cr) did not get a chance to make his presence known in the last match after he was only able to add 1 wicket but holds amazing potential as witnessed in the matches prior.
Bowlers
Tim Southee (8.5 Cr) can add at least 1 wicket with greater potential for more with every match and will aim to regain his form as witnessed in the earlier stages of the season.
Shaheen Afridi (9.0 Cr) was able to add 4 wickets and seems to have an amazing understanding of the surface which could prove vital in this important fixture.
Mohammad Wasim (7.5 Cr) has the potential to contain the opposition with his bowling skills that have earned him consistent wickets which should keep him motivated to maintain his side in the game.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
S.Khan will be our captain and M.Wasim will be our vice-captain because of their ability to provide consistent performance for their respective teams.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Conway, Allen, Rizwan, Williamson, Phillips, Iftikhar-Ahmed, Santner, Khan (C), Southee, Afridi, Wasim (VC)
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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