Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host Pakistan vs New Zealand’s 1st One-day International today. Previously this July, Pakistan had played a test match in this format against England where they were defeated 3-0. New Zealand however have not played an ODI since March
Even after facing defeat against England, Pakistan are more confident and prepared to play against New Zealand.
New Zealand were defeated by Bangladesh 3-2 and the squad still remains the same except Ben Sears who will only be available during the T20I. NZ always give a tough fight and are difficult to beat, today’s encounter with pakistan could be the same too.
Mahadevbook Weather Report
It’s a sunny day for Rawalpindi with no chance for rain, temperature will be around 28°C
Mahadevbook Pitch Report
The average score in 24 ODIs at the Rawalpindi pitch has been 243, chasing should be preferred.
Mahadevbook Online Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan:
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf,Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Haris Rauf
New Zealand:
Tom Latham (c&wk), Finn Allen, Will Young, Jacob Duffy, Colin de Grandhomme, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie, Blair Tickner
1st ODI, Dream 11:
Pakistan vs New Zealand:
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Tom Latham (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Will Young, Shadab Khan, Rachin Ravindra, Ajaz Patel, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
Mahadevbook Prediction
The Match winner
- Pakistan
Winning the toss
- Pakistan
The Top Batsman
- Pakistan – Babar Azam
- New Zealand – Tom Latham
The Top Bowler
- Pakistan – Shaheen Afridi
- New Zealand – Matt Henry
The Most Sixes
- Pakistan – Shadab Khan
- New Zealand – Finn Allen
Player of the Match
- Pakistan – Babar Azam
Team Scores Batting First
- Pakistan – 170+
- New Zealand – 150+
On paper, Pakistan appears to be stronger than New Zealand. Mahadevbook predicts this to be a close game, high possibility of Pakistan taking the lead 1-0 with the advantage of Rawalpindi being their home ground. Enjoy PAK vs NZ with Mahadevbook Online!
