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
NZ Form
PAK vs NZ Top Players to Pick in Fantasy Team for 1st ODI of New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022-23
1. Babar Azam
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
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
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
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
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 4664 Runs |
| Kane Williamson | 6391 Runs & 37 Wickets |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 1065 Runs |
| Tim Southee | 204 Wickets |
| Tom Latham | 3382 Runs |
| Devon Conway | 425 Runs |
| Mitchell Santner | 1057 Runs & 87 Wickets |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 31 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
- 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
- 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.
