1st T20I of the New Zealand in Pakistan, 5 T20I Series, 2024 has Pakistan taking on New Zealand. The match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on 18th April 2024 at 08:00 PM IST.
PAK vs NZ (Pakistan vs New Zealand), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
Date: 18th April 2024
Time: 08:00 PM IST
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
PAK vs NZ, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 184 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 45% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Temperature is expected to be around 20.88 °C and humidity is expected to be around 51%. Winds at a speed of 2.91 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 80% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
PAK vs NZ, Head to Head
In the 39 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 5 | 239 | 47.8 | 0 | - | 25, 46, 51, 53, 64 | - |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 0 | - | 26, 15, 69, 20, 32 | - |
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 153 | 30.6 | 0 | - | 41, 36, 26, 49, 1 | - |
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Babar Azam has scored 25, 46, 51, 53, 64 runs at an average of 47.8 per match.
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 26, 15, 69, 20, 32 runs averaging 32.4 per match.
- Tim Louis Seifert
Tim Seifert is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Tim Seifert has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 153 runs at an average of 30.6 per match.
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 3 | 26 | 55, 0, 1, 0, 30 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Abbas Afridi | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 2, 3 |
| Ben Sears | 4 | 2 | - | 5 | 21 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 1, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Shaheen Afridi has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He bowls left-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 26. Shaheen Afridi has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 3, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Mohammad Abbas Afridi
Abbas Afridi is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Abbas Afridi has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 14. Abbas Afridi has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 13 wickets.
- Benjamin Vincent Sears
Ben Sears is a Bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Ben Sears is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 1, 2, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 21. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | 3 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 16.8 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 23 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 3 | 74 | - | 2 | 14 | 32, 0, 0, 22, 20 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Josh Clarkson | 4 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 18 | 0, 10, 5, 11, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is an All Rounder and has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Shadab Khan is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 27 runs at an average of 9 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 16.8 wickets per match. Shadab Khan has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Iftikhar Ahmed
Iftikhar Ahmed is an All Rounder and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. Iftikhar Ahmed is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 32, 0, 0, 22, 20 runs averaging null per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 14 wickets per match. Iftikhar Ahmed has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Joshua Andrew Clarkson
Josh Clarkson is an All Rounder and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 26 runs at an average of 8.7 per match. Josh Clarkson can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 18 wickets per match.
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PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 5 | 239 | 47.8 | 0 | - | 25, 46, 51, 53, 64 | - |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 3 | 26 | 55, 0, 1, 0, 30 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 0 | - | 26, 15, 69, 20, 32 | - |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 5 | 145 | 36.3 | 0 | - | 25, 2, 31, 15, 72 | - |
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 153 | 30.6 | 0 | - | 41, 36, 26, 49, 1 | - |
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a Batter and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 239 runs averaging 47.8 per match.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Shaheen Afridi has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He bowls left-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 26. Shaheen Afridi has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 3, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Mohammad Rizwan is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 162 runs averaging 32.4 per match.
- Sahibzada Farhan
Sahibzada Farhan is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Sahibzada Farhan is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 25, 2, 31, 15, 72 runs at an average of 36.3 per match.
- Tim Louis Seifert
Tim Seifert is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Tim Seifert is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 41, 36, 26, 49, 1 runs averaging 30.6 per match.
PAK vs NZ Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Mark Chapman, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Tim Seifert, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Ben Sears, Benjamin Lister, William O'Rourke, Tim Robinson and Zakary Foulkes
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Mohammad Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Usama Mir, Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Wasim, Irfan Khan, Zaman Khan and Haseebullah Khan
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Tim Seifert and Haseebullah Khan
Batters: Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman and Mark Chapman
All-Rounder: Josh Clarkson
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi and Zaman Khan
Captain: Mark Chapman
Vice-Captain: Zaman Khan
PAK vs NZ (Pakistan vs New Zealand), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 1 games and lost 4. In their last 5 games, Pakistan have won 1 games and lost 4.
Both teams last played against each other in the 5th T20I of the Pakistan in New Zealand, 5 T20I Series, 2024 where Iftikhar Ahmed scored the highest fantasy points for Pakistan with 114 match fantasy points while Tim Southee topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 84 match fantasy points.