Cricket Prediction | New Zealand vs Pakistan | 1st T20I | Jan 12 – It will be an exciting match to watch.

NZ vs PAK Match Analysis

In the first Twenty20 International (T20I) of the five-match T20I series, NZ vs PAK will lock horns each other. On January 12, the game is scheduled to begin at Eden Park in Auckland. Pakistan will take on New Zealand in a five-match Twenty20 International series following a crushing three-match Test series.

For the Pakistan series, New Zealand has selected a full-strength lineup that includes returning players like Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Kane Williamson. In the most recent Twenty20 International series, the team faced Bangladesh with a subpar squad and ended up drawing the series 1-1. In the meantime, Pakistan and New Zealand drew their final Twenty20 International series 2-2 at home. Another exciting episode of the new series is promised.

NZ vs PAK Team Preview & Squads

New Zealand

For the series, New Zealand has brought all of its best players back. The team includes players like Adam Milne, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Kane Williamson. The players did not play against Bangladesh in the previous series.

For New Zealand, Devon Conway will be an important batsman. Conway can be trusted to give New Zealand a strong start since he possesses the style and talent to handle the formidable Pakistani bowling attack. Kane Williamson is also anticipating a strong performance in the series. Williamson will know exactly where he is ahead of the T20 World Cup after missing a significant amount of cricket because of injury, and the series against Pakistan will provide that information.

In Trent Boult’s absence, Adam Milne and Tim Southee will spearhead New Zealand’s pace assault. Milne’s pace may cause Pakistani batsmen a great deal of trouble on fast pitches.

New Zealand Squads

New Zealand

Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Glenn Phillips, Ish Sodhi, Mark Chapman, Adam Milne, Finn Allen, Tim Southee

Pakistan

For the series, Pakistan has also selected an extremely potent lineup. In his debut T20I as the starting captain, Shaheen Afridi will guide Pakistan. When Babar Azam resigned as captain, he was given the title of skipper. Babar may be moved to the middle order for the series, according to rumors.

There is plenty for Babar Azam to prove in the T20I series. He had an odd series against Australia and has been in a severe slump. In the series, the greatest cricket player of all time will be hoping for a good comeback. Across all formats, Mohammad Rizwan has been Pakistan’s most reliable performer. Against Australia in the recently finished Test series, he performed well under duress. With momentum and form on his side, Rizwan will want to maintain this and have a fantastic series.

As captain, Shaheen Afridi will want to get things going right away. Afridi can be challenging to tackle because of his left arm swing. Despite his recent lackluster performance, he remains one of the greatest bowlers in the game.

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Azam Khan/Sahibzada Farhan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Md Wasim Jr, Saim Ayub, Haris Rauf

NZ vs PAK outfield report

Eden Park, Auckland

Both sides will be content to chase in this first game of the series since it will give them a better understanding of the surface. Although there will be some clouds, the game shouldn’t be affected by rain. There will be a 25 to 17-degree temperature range.

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.

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five games, New Zealand has won two matches and Pakistan won Two matches.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Prediction

Winning the toss

• New Zealand

Player of the Match

• New Zealand – Kane Williamson

Most runs

• New Zealand – Kane Williamson
• Pakistan – Fakhar Zaman

Most wickets

• New Zealand – Adam Milne
• Pakistan – Abbas Afridi

Most sixes

• New Zealand – Kane Williamson
• Pakistan – Fakhar Zaman

Team Scores Batting First

• New Zealand – 160+
• Pakistan – 155+

According to cricket analysts, New Zealand has a 51% chance of winning.

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