New Zealand will be taking on Pakistan in the first T20I match at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch on 16th March at 6:45 AM IST.
Get the best NZ vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025. Expert analysis and more.
NZ vs PAK Match Preview:
New Zealand’s T20I series against Pakistan will begin on March 16. Five T20Is and three ODIs will be played. Eden Park, Auckland, will host the first game of the series.
Michael Bracewell will lead the New Zealand side, while Salman Ali Agha will captain the Pakistan team. Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, and Ish Sodhi are among the key players for New Zealand. On the other hand, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Haris are among Pakistan’s crucial players.
These two teams have faced each other 44 times in T20Is, where Pakistan won 23 matches while New Zealand secured 19 victories. An exciting contest is expected in the series opener.
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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New Zealand |
19 |
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Pakistan |
23 |
NZ vs PAK Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
15°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Broken Clouds |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
167 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Neutral |
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Winning % |
50% |
NZ vs PAK Playing 11s (Predicted):
New Zealand Playing 11: Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy, Tim Robinson
Pakistan Playing 11: Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Mohammad Haris, Khushdil Shah, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Jahandad Khan
Hot Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Daryl Mitchell – A dependable right-handed middle-order batter from New Zealand who also contributes with his right-arm medium pace bowling. |
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Michael Bracewell – A versatile left-handed batter from New Zealand who also provides crucial breakthroughs with his right-arm off-break bowling. |
Top Picks:
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Shadab Khan – A dynamic right-handed batter and a skilled right-arm leg-spinner from Pakistan, known for his all-round contributions in limited-overs cricket. |
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Agha Salman – A skilled right-handed batter from Pakistan who also contributes with his right-arm off-break bowling in the middle overs. |
Budget Picks:
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Khushdil Shah – A left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner from Pakistan, recognized for his aggressive stroke play and useful bowling contributions. |
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Jimmy Neesham – A hard-hitting left-handed batter and a reliable right-arm medium-fast bowler from New Zealand, known for his finishing abilities and versatility. |
NZ vs PAK Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Michael Bracewell & Daryl Mitchell |
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Vice-Captain |
Agha Salman & Shadab Khan |
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Tim Seifert, Mohammad Haris
- Batsmen – Daryl Mitchell, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman
- All-rounders – Michael Bracewell (c), Agha Salman (vc), Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, James Neesham
- Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Tim Seifert
- Batters – Daryl Mitchell (C), Finn Allen
- All-Rounders – James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan (VC), Khushdil Shah
- Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, William O’Rourke
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Jacob Duffy |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Omair Bin Yousuf |
7.0 credits |
NA |
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Michael Bracewell |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Daryl Mitchell |
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Punt Picks |
Khushdil Shah and William O’Rourke |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-3-5-1 |
NZ vs PAK Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
