PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022-23 For 1st ODI

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI: The white-ball series against Pakistan will help New Zealand to prepare themselves for the mega cricket event later this year.

PAK vs NZ: New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the 1st ODI of the New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022-23 on Monday, January 9, 2023, at National Stadium, Karachi.

Pakistan have had a dreadful time in red-ball cricket in the last few days. After facing a clean sweep by England, they went on to draw the two-match series against New Zealand.

Pakistan will be heading into this series with a formidable bowling unit, which saw Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah returning to the team. Shadab Khan has failed to make it to the squad as he is still recovering from an injury.

New Zealand, on the other hand, has a strong squad at their disposal. Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson will lead the pace attack for the Kiwis while Ish Sodhi will look after spin duties.

Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st ODI of the New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022-23.


PAK vs NZ Match Details

  • Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st ODI
  • Date: Monday, January 9, 2023
  • Time: 3:00 PM (IST) | 9:30 AM (GMT) | 2:30 PM (Local)
  • Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Pitch Report For PAK vs NZ, 1st ODI

The surface at Karachi is expected to be a batting-friendly one with a decent turn on offer for spinners in the middle overs. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first and chase the total in the second half. Anything around 270-290 will be par here.


Pitch Stats of National Stadium, Karachi For PAK vs NZ, 1st ODI

  • Total matches played: 52
  • Matches won batting first: 24
  • Matches won bowling first: 26
  • Average 1st Inns scores: 244
  • Average 2nd Inns scores: 212
  • Highest total recorded: 374/4 (50 Ov) by IND vs HK
  • Lowest total recorded: 115/10 (38.2 Ov) by BAN vs PAK
  • Highest score chased: 310/4 (46.5 Ov) by IND vs SL
  • Lowest score defended: 153/10 (45.4 Ov) by WI-W vs PAK-W

Probable Playing XI For PAK vs NZ, 1st ODI

Pakistan Playing XI

Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Agha Salman, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Shanawaz Dahani.

New Zealand Playing XI

Kane Williamson (C), Tom Latham (WK), Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Blair Tickner, Lockie Ferguson, Ajaz Patel


Stats of Pakistan & New Zealand Form in Last 5 Matches

PAK Form

W
W
W
W
W

NZ Form

NR
NR
W
L
L

PAK vs NZ Top Players to Pick in Fantasy Team for 1st ODI of New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022-23

1. Babar Azam

Babar Azam
Babar Azam | Image: Twitter

He might have failed to find success in Test against the Kiwis but he is one of the best ODI batters of Pakistan currently. The Pakistan skipper had amassed 679 runs from nine matches last year including three centuries. Sitting at the top of ICC Men’s ODI rankings, Azam would look to continue his rich vein of form.

2. Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson Source: Twitter

The New Zealand captain has ruled this format for years. He has piled up 6391 runs in 150 ODI innings at an average of 47 and a strike rate of 81. He has 13 centuries and 40 half-centuries to his name in One Day Internationals. He will be among the safe picks for your PAK vs NZ Dream11 fantasy team.

3. Tom Latham

Tom Latham
Tom Latham | Source: Twitter

He was in ominous form in the recently concluded Test series against Pakistan. He will look to replicate it in the 50-overs format. So far, he has accumulated 3382 runs in 107 ODI innings at an average of 36.37 and a strike rate of 86.19. He is a great player of spin, which makes him an automatic pick for your Dream11 fantasy team.

4. Tim Southee

Tim Southee
Tim Southee | Source: Twitter

The star Kiwi pacer will be the key for the visitors in the absence of their seasoned campaigners like Matt Henry and Trent Boult. So far, he has scalped 204 wickets in 149 ODI innings at an economy rate of 5.43 and an average of 33.74. He will be among the must picks for your PAK vs NZ Dream11 fantasy team.


PAK vs NZ Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 1st ODI

PlayerStats (This Tournament)
Babar Azam4664 Runs
Kane Williamson6391 Runs & 37 Wickets
Mohammad Rizwan1065 Runs
Tim Southee204 Wickets
Tom Latham3382 Runs
Devon Conway425 Runs
Mitchell Santner1057 Runs & 87 Wickets
Mohammad Nawaz31 Wickets & 253 Runs

PAK vs NZ Captaincy Picks For 1st ODI Between Pakistan vs New Zealand

  • Babar Azam
  • Devon Conway
  • Tom Latham

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 1st ODI

Pakistan vs New Zealand – Fantasy Team 1

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction - Fantasy Team 1
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 1
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  • Wicket-Keeper: Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan
  • Batters: Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Devon Conway
  • All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Mohammad Nawaz
  • Bowlers: Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim
  • Captain: Babar Azam
  • Vice-Captain: Devon Conway

Pakistan vs New Zealand – Fantasy Team 2

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction - Fantasy Team 2
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 2
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  • Wicket-Keeper: Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan
  • Batters: Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Devon Conway
  • All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Mohammad Nawaz
  • Bowlers: Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Naseem Shah
  • Captain: Tom Latham
  • Vice-Captain: Mohammad Rizwan

PAK vs NZ Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

New Zealand is expected to win this match.


Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.