Match 1 of the ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 has Pakistan taking on New Zealand at the National Stadium, Karachi on 19th February 2025 at 02:30 PM IST.
PAK vs NZ (Pakistan vs New Zealand), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Match 1
Date: 19th February 2025
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
PAK vs NZ, National Stadium, Karachi Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the National Stadium, Karachi will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 274 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 55% 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 National Stadium, Karachi
Temperature is expected to be around 25.8 °C with 59% humidity. Winds at a speed of 8.88 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
PAK vs NZ, Head to Head
In the 118 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Pakistan.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 5 | 308 | 77 | 0 | - | 34, 133, 58, 69, 14 | - |
| Devon Conway | 5 | 238 | 47.6 | 0 | - | 48, 97, 13, 45, 35 | - |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 304 | 76 | 0 | - | 46, 122, 3, 53, 80 | - |
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Kane Williamson has scored 34, 133, 58, 69, 14 runs averaging 77 per match.
- Devon Philip Conway
Devon Conway is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 48, 97, 13, 45, 35 runs averaging 47.6 per match.
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Mohammad Rizwan is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 46, 122, 3, 53, 80 runs at an average of 76 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 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 33.2 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 10 | 0, 1, 2, 3, 0 |
| Will O’Rourke | 4 | 1 | - | 6 | 36.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 4, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Naseem Shah | 3 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 60.3 | 19, 0, 0, 0, 13 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Shaheen Afridi bowls left-arm fast and in the last 3 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 33.2. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Shaheen Afridi has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- William Peter O'Rourke
Will O’Rourke can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Will O’Rourke bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 36.3. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Naseem Abbas Shah
Naseem Shah is a Bowler and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Naseem Shah bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 60.3. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Naseem Shah has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 8 wickets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Agha | 3 | 179 | 89.5 | 1 | 109 | 45, 0, 0, 134, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 3 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 24.4 | 0, 2, 0, 31, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Khushdil Shah | 3 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 127 | 7, 0, 0, 0, 15 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Salman Ali Agha
Salman Agha is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Salman Agha is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 45, 0, 0, 134, 0 runs at an average of 89.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 109 wickets per match. Salman Agha has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Michael Gordon Bracewell
Michael Bracewell is an All Rounder and has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Michael Bracewell bowls off break and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 24.4. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 0, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Michael Bracewell has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Khushdil Shah
Khushdil Shah is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Khushdil Shah bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 3 matches he has taken 1 wickets at an average of 127. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches Khushdil Shah played here and has taken 4 wickets.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Agha | 3 | 179 | 89.5 | 1 | 109 | 45, 0, 0, 134, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kane Williamson | 5 | 308 | 77 | 0 | - | 34, 133, 58, 69, 14 | - |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 33.2 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 10 | 0, 1, 2, 3, 0 |
| Will O’Rourke | 4 | 1 | - | 6 | 36.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 4, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Devon Conway | 5 | 238 | 47.6 | 0 | - | 48, 97, 13, 45, 35 | - |
- Salman Ali Agha
Salman Agha is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Salman Agha has scored 179 runs at an average of 89.5 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 109 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Salman Agha has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is a Batter and has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Kane Williamson has scored 34, 133, 58, 69, 14 runs averaging 77 per match.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a Bowler and has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a left-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 2, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 33.2. Shaheen Afridi has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 3, 0, 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 0, 1, 2, 3, 0 wickets.
- William Peter O'Rourke
Will O’Rourke is a Bowler and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Will O’Rourke is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 4, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 36.3. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Devon Philip Conway
Devon Conway is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Devon Conway is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 238 runs at an average of 47.6 per match.
PAK vs NZ Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith and Will O’Rourke
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Muhammad Hasnain
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Devon Conway and Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young and Tayyab Tahir
All-Rounders: Salman Agha and Khushdil Shah
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Will O’Rourke and Naseem Shah
Captain: Salman Agha
Vice-Captain: Will Young
PAK vs NZ (Pakistan vs New Zealand), Match 1 Preview
New Zealand are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 4 games and lost 1. Pakistan are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Pakistan have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the Final of the ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan, 2025 where Salman Agha scored the highest fantasy points for Pakistan with 87 match fantasy points while Will O’Rourke topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 116 match fantasy points.