New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023 Cricket Prediction | 1^st ODI: Pakistan vs New Zealand

Pakistan vs New Zealand at a Glance

• The primary batter to watch out for is Babar Azam.
• The ODI series performance of Mark Chapman might make all the difference for New Zealand.
• Due to the level deck, we should anticipate a high-scoring game in which over 650 runs may be scored.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Preview

Pakistan

After being defeated 2-1 by the same opponent earlier this year, Pakistan will be looking to put off their best performance. Furthermore, despite winning the first two games of the T20I series, they were unable to claim a triumph. Given that the rival team is relatively inexperienced, the Asian team will be aiming to win easily on Thursday. 

To begin the 50-over festival, Pakistan has acquired quality players to their roster in the form of Haris Sohail, Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, and Salman Ali Agha. Imam and Sohail are most likely to contribute their knowledge and experience to the starting XI, as this suggests.

New Zealand

After coming from behind to win the T20I series, New Zealand will be filled with confidence. Tom Latham will be expecting his men to continue in the same way given how great they were in the three games against their Asian opponent. Additionally, they have a winning streak of two ODI games.

Prior to this ODI series, Tom Blundell and Henry Nicholls joined the Kiwi team. The majority of the players that competed in the fifth T20I at the same location on Monday are expected to start the opening ODI for Tom Latham.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Playing Squads

Pakistan Squads

  Pakistan Squads

Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (Wk),  Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq, Haris Rauf 

New Zealand Squads

New Zealand Squads

Tom Latham (C) (Wk), Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, James Neesham, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Will Young, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner

Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Pakistan vs New Zealand outfield report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

As the game goes on, this surface will improve for the batsmen, much like it did in the fifth T20I. Due to this, both captains will attempt to bowl first.

During the game, Rawalpindi’s weather is predicted to be cloudy and nice.

In recent years, the pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has proven to be a batting haven. In the initial few overs, it does provide some assistance to the seamers, but after the ball’s sheen fades, batters may dig in and score significant runs.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Pakistan

Player of the Match

• Pakistan – Mohammad Rizwan

Most sixes

• Pakistan – Mohammad Rizwan 
• New Zealand – Mark Chapman

Most wickets

• Pakistan – Shaheen Shah Afridi 
• New Zealand – Matt Henry 

Most runs

• Pakistan – Mohammad Rizwan 
• New Zealand – Mark Chapman  

Team Scores Batting First

• Pakistan – 320+
• New Zealand – 300+

According to our prediction, Pakistan will win this match.