PAK vs NZ: After a scintillating 10 wicket win against India, Pakistan will lock horns against the Kiwis for their second match of the Super 12 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan played the all iconic rivalry match against India at Dubai International Stadium. Deciding to bowl first, they did a fantastic job. Shaheen Afridi’s 3/31 restricted India to a mere 151/7. The response was a staggering won, as Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 79 off 55 and Babar Azam’s unbeaten 52-ball 68 helped Pakistan clinch a ten-wicket win.
Meanwhile, the Kiwis will be playing their first Super 12 match of the competition. They last played a warm-up game against England. Courtesy of Ish Sodhi‘s 3/26, England were restricted to a par total of 163/6. However, the Kiwis couldn’t respond well as they themselves got bundled out for 150. Mark Wood starred with the ball picking up 4/23.
In the upcoming encounter, Pakistan have the edge over the Kiwis with the kind of red hot form they’re in.
Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand
Date & Time: 26th October 2021, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Pitch Report
This wicket has always been difficult to bat on and it’ll take a lot out of the batsmen to get the value for their shots. Pacers on the other hand will be provided with a lot of assistance.
Weather Report
The temperatures are expected to marginally decrease from 32 to 31 degrees, with mild humidity throughout the match. There are no signs of precipitation whatsoever.
PAK vs NZ Predicted Playing XI
Pakistan
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
New Zealand
Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman
Allrounders: Mitchell Santner(vc), Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi
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