Pakistan are all set to host New Zealand in a 3 match ODI series followed by 5 T20I matches. Welcome to the PAK vs NZ Dream11 team prediction and preview.
Pakistan were able to level their test series last month against West Indies along with an array of T20 fixtures lined up after the ODI series to improve their form before for the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand played their first-ever T20I series after winning the world test championship against Bangladesh where they lost the series 3-2 looking to push for a win against Pakistan in this ODI series.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
Pakistan could win this match looking at their current form NZ might need a wake-up call ahead of their T20I world cup fixtures.
Betting Odds
PAK- 1.31 NZ- 3.85
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch is preferable for batsmen and spin bowlers. The winners of the toss should bat first.
Weather
The forecast predicts a perfect sunny day for this game of cricket.
Probable Playing 11
Pakistan
M.Rizwan (wk), B.Azam, F.Zaman, I.Haq, S.Khan, F.Ashaf, Iftikhar-Ahmed, S.Afridi, H.Ali, H.Rauf, M.Hasnain
New Zealand
T.Latham (wk), H.Nicholls, F. Allen, W.Young, R.Ravindra, C. McConchie, C.de Grandhomme, H.Bennett, M.Henry, S.Kuggeleijn, A.Patel
Match Details
Pakistan vs New Zealand – ODI
Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand
Date and Time: 1st September – 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Picks
Wicket-Keeper
M.Rizwan (9.0 Cr) has been an important asset for the Pakistan team for a long time now as he holds a strike rate of 87.6 in 37 innings along with his brilliant skills behind the stumps.
T.Latham (9.5 Cr) is the wicketkeeper and captain of his team as he holds his position responsibly with 2824 runs in 94 innings along with a strike rate of 83.7.
Batsman
B.Azam (10 Cr) is a brilliant batsman and captain for the Pakistan squad as e holds a strike rate of 89.6 and 3985 runs in 81 ODI innings makes him our prime choice.
F.Zaman (9.5 Cr) has scored 2325 runs with a strike rate of 94.7 and an average of 47.4 makes him a valuable contributor to the team.
H.Nicholls (8.5 Cr) has 1409 runs in 50 innings with his improving form and the ability to change the game makes him an important addition for this contest.
All-rounders
S.Khan (9.0 Cr) has 62 wickets and 434 runs in 48 ODI matches which shows how much he enjoys his bowling and can help the batting order if called upon which makes him an important player for this ODI.
R.Ravindra (8.5 Cr) is a young 21-year-old player who already made his mark with 6 wickets in 5 matches with a decent batting contribution in the T20I series and looks set to make his ODI debut for the team.
C.McConchie (8.5 Cr) is another young ODI debutant who made his mark with 7 wickets in 5 T20I matches along with a decent batting contribution that should improve on this pitch.
Bowlers
S.Afridi (9.0 Cr) reminds us of the vintage Pakistan squad who could through balls at the pace of a bullet and pick up crucial wickets out of nowhere as he has 53 wickets in 27 innings along with the ability to help the lower order.
H.Ali (8.5 Cr) has improved in form recently with 89 wickets and 353 runs in 55 ODI matches that makes him an important player for this match.
A.Patel (8.5 Cr) is our final debutant in this ODI series as he has 11 wickets in 7 T20I matches which should continue as he can make the use of this pitch to his benefit.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
B.Azam is our captain because of his ability to play responsible and perform consistently
S.Afridi is our vice-captain because of his bowling pace and wicket-taking skills.
DREAM 11 TEAM
T.Latham, M.Rizwan, B.Azam (C), F.Zaman, H.Nicholls, C.McConchie, R.Ravindra, S.Khan, H.Ali, S.Afridi (VC), A.Patel
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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