1st ODI of the Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 has New Zealand taking on Pakistan at the McLean Park, Napier on 29th March 2025 at 03:30 AM IST.
NZ vs PAK (New Zealand vs Pakistan), 1st ODI - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st ODI
Date: 29th March 2025
Time: 03:30 AM IST
Venue: McLean Park, Napier
NZ vs PAK, McLean Park, Napier Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the McLean Park, Napier is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 211 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue, since the team batting first has only won 25% of its matches.
Weather Report for McLean Park, Napier
Temperature is expected to be around 17.34 °C with 63% humidity. Winds at a speed of 3.01 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% 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, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
NZ vs PAK, Head to Head
In the 119 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.
NZ vs PAK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Young | 5 | 165 | 33 | 0 | - | 15, 21, 22, 0, 107 | - |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 5 | 220 | 55 | 0 | - | 46, 3, 46, 122, 3 | - |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 149 | 29.8 | 0 | - | 23, 64, 29, 23, 10 | - |
- William Alexander Young
Will Young is a Batter and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 15, 21, 22, 0, 107 runs at an average of 33 per match.
- Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mohammad Rizwan is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 220 runs averaging 55 per match.
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. Babar Azam is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 149 runs at an average of 29.8 per match.
NZ vs PAK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | 37.5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Naseem Shah | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 2 | 50 | 14, 0, 0, 13, 19 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Will O'Rourke | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 73.3 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
- Abrar Ahmed
Abrar Ahmed is a Bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls leg break googly and in the recently played 3 matches Abrar Ahmed has taken 2 wickets at an average of 37.5. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Naseem Abbas Shah
Naseem Shah is a Bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 3 matches Naseem Shah has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 50. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- William Peter O'Rourke
Will O'Rourke is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. Will O'Rourke bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 73.3. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 4, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Will O'Rourke has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 3 wickets.
NZ vs PAK 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 | 106 | 35.3 | 0 | - | 19, 0, 0, 42, 45 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 3 | 69 | 69 | 3 | 45.7 | 53, 0, 16, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 5 | 139 | 34.8 | 1 | 18 | 63, 49, 17, 10, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Salman Ali Agha
Salman Agha is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Salman Agha is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 106 runs at an average of 35.3 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Michael Gordon Bracewell
Michael Bracewell can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Michael Bracewell has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He is an off break Bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 45.7. Michael Bracewell can also give you some batting fantasy points and in the recently played matches has scored 53, 0, 16, 0, 0 runs, averaging at 69 runs per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Michael Bracewell played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Daryl Josef Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches Daryl Mitchell has scored 139 runs at an average of 34.8 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 18 per match.
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NZ vs PAK 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 | 106 | 35.3 | 0 | - | 19, 0, 0, 42, 45 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 3 | 69 | 69 | 3 | 45.7 | 53, 0, 16, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 5 | 139 | 34.8 | 1 | 18 | 63, 49, 17, 10, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Will Young | 5 | 165 | 33 | 0 | - | 15, 21, 22, 0, 107 | - |
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | 37.5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
- Salman Ali Agha
Salman Agha is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Salman Agha is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 106 runs averaging 35.3 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Michael Gordon Bracewell
Michael Bracewell is an All Rounder and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 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 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 45.7. This player also bats decently and in the recently played matches has scored 69 runs at an average of 69 per match. Michael Bracewell has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets.
- Daryl Josef Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Daryl Mitchell has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 63, 49, 17, 10, 0 runs at an average of 34.8 per match. Daryl Mitchell is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 18 per match.
- William Alexander Young
Will Young can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches Will Young has scored 165 runs at an average of 33 per match.
- Abrar Ahmed
Abrar Ahmed is a Bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a leg break googly Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 37.5. Abrar Ahmed has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
NZ vs PAK Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Jacob Duffy, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Nick Kelly, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Adithya Ashok, Rhys Mariu, Will O'Rourke, Mitchell Hay and Muhammad Abbas
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Tayyab Tahir, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim, Irfan Khan, Akif Javed, Mohammad Ali and Sufiyan Muqeem
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Tom Latham
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Tayyab Tahir and Abdullah Shafique
All-Rounders: Salman Agha, Michael Bracewell and Khushdil Shah
Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah and Will O'Rourke
Captain: Salman Agha
Vice-Captain: Daryl Mitchell
NZ vs PAK (New Zealand vs Pakistan), 1st ODI Preview
In their last 5 games, Pakistan have won 1 games and lost 4. In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 1 of the ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 where Tom Latham scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 156 match fantasy points while Khushdil Shah topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan with 95 match fantasy points.