New Zealand vs Pakistan: When host New Zealand plays Pakistan in the first T20I series match on Friday at Eden Park in Auckland, they will be hoping to keep up their solid record.
In this Twenty20 International series, the home team will be trying to resume their winning ways after losing the series against Bangladesh in December 2023. For the five-match T20I series, Kane Williamson will be the team’s captain.
However, Pakistan will be eager to improve their situation following a humiliating three-match Test series loss to Australia. Shaheen Afridi, the team’s recently appointed captain, will be hopeful that they can adapt to the playing style and perform admirably in their first match.
In the 34 T20 matches that both teams have played, Pakistan has an advantage with 20 wins to New Zealand’s 13 victories. There was no outcome in one of the matches.
Three of the six previous games between the two teams have ended in victories for Pakistan.
The 1st T20 match between New Zealand vs Pakistan will take place on January 12th, 2024, at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand.
Match Details to Note:
Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st T20 match
Date: January 12th, 2024 (Friday)
Time: 11:40 AM IST
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand.
New Zealand vs Pakistan
New Zealand (Match Odds- 1.65)
Preview
For the five-match Twenty20 International Series against Pakistan, the home team has selected a full-strength squad. The Pakistan series roster includes Matt Henry, Devon Conway, and Finn Allen.
The majority of the runs will be made by the team’s batting lineup, which includes Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, and James Neesham.
Tim Seifert has been a reliable batsman for New Zealand in the Twenty20 Internationals since January 2023. Seifert has amassed 401 runs at an average of 33.41 in 13 games played, including three half-centuries.
The team’s bowling attack will depend on players like Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, and Mitchell Santner to provide significant breakthroughs in this first game.
Mitchell Santner, a left-arm orthodox bowler, has led New Zealand’s bowling rankings in the T20 Format since January 2023. Santner has taken 16 wickets at a great economy rate of 6.33 in 13 games.
Full Squad:
Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee
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Players to watch out for in:
Tim Seifert
Tim Seifert has been a reliable batsman for New Zealand in the Twenty20 Internationals since January 2023. Seifert has amassed 401 runs at an average of 33.41 in 13 games played, including three half-centuries.
Mitchell Santner
Mitchell Santner, a left-arm orthodox bowler, has led New Zealand’s bowling rankings in the T20 Format since January 2023. Santner has taken 16 wickets at a great economy rate of 6.33 in 13 games.
Possible Playing XI:
Kane Williamson (captain), Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Adam Milne.
Pakistan (Match Odds- 2.25)
Preview
For their trip to New Zealand, Pakistan has selected three uncapped players: Haseebullah Khan, Abrar Ahmad, and Abbas Afridi. Azam Khan, Aamer Jamal, and Sahibzada Farhan have returned after doing well in the home competition.
The team management will try to field their best lineup against New Zealand in this first-ever match.
The team’s batting lineup, which includes openers Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayyub, Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Fakhar Zaman, is expected to provide the majority of the runs.
Wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan has amassed 162 runs at an average of 54.00 with two fifties in four innings since January 2023.
The team would be counting on bowlers like Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr., and Mohammad Nawaz to provide crucial bowling contributions on time.
Pacer Haris Rauf has led Pakistan’s T20I bowling stats since January 2023. Rauf has amassed 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.75 in five games.
Full Squad:
Shaheen Afridi (c), Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan.
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Players to watch out for in:
Mohammad Rizwan
Wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan has amassed 162 runs at an average of 54.00 with two fifties in four innings since January 2023.
Haris Rauf
Pacer Haris Rauf has led Pakistan’s T20I bowling stats since January 2023. Rauf has amassed 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.75 in five games.
Possible Playing XI:
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain &wk), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayyub, Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Head-To-Head:
In the 34 T20 matches that both teams have played, Pakistan has an advantage with 20 wins to New Zealand’s 13 victories. There was no outcome in one of the matches.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Toss Prediction:
Both teams will be eager to take the pitch, bowl first, and limit the other side’s run total to fewer than 150. The team batting second has won the last two games played at Eden Park.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Pitch Report:
With the new ball, the wicket set up at Auckland’s Eden Park should provide something for the quick bowlers. The batting units will be eager to seize the opportunity and amass a large run total in this match because both sides have short boundaries.
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New Zealand vs Pakistan Match Report:
Entering this inaugural match, host New Zealand will be at an advantage because the T20I series is being contested in New Zealand. With players like Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, and Kane Williamson in good form this year, the home team will be hoping to score a lot of runs against Pakistan.
However, Shaheen-led Pakistan will be eager to adapt to the circumstances and play a masterful game in New Zealand vs Pakistan.
But New Zealand is expected to win the New Zealand vs Pakistan match at the odds of 1.65
New Zealand vs Pakistan Most Recommended Player for Bet:
Tim Seifert has been a reliable batsman for New Zealand in the Twenty20 Internationals since January 2023. Seifert has amassed 401 runs at an average of 33.41 in 13 games played, including three half-centuries. He will be the most recommended player to bet for in the first New Zealand vs Pakistan game of the series.
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