In this three-match ODI series, Pakistan and New Zealand have only played one match against one another. Pakistan won that game, and the series is now 1-0 in Pakistan’s favor. Pakistan won the first one-day international by six wickets over New Zealand. Pakistan chose to field first after winning the toss during that match.

Tom Latham and Michael Bracewell scored 42 and 43 runs, respectively, for New Zealand, who scored 255 runs when they took the field. Pakistan’s Naseem Shah took five wickets. Pakistan successfully pursued the target in the 49th over, when Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam scored 66 and 77 runs, respectively, for the team. For New Zealand, Michael Bracewell picked up two wickets.

Sarfaraz Ahmed writing at honours board at National Stadium Karachi after his historic match saving century for Pakistan vs New Zealand. #SarfarazAhmed #PakistanCricket@Shoaib_Jatt pic.twitter.com/y8QsT3xRuT

— Ehsan Qureshi (@EhsanQureshi_1) January 6, 2023

Match details

• Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand
• Date: 11^th January, 2023
• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

• Pakistan’s Babar Azam is a right-handed batsman. In the most recent game, he scored 66 runs.
• Pakistani right-handed batsman Mohammad Rizwan. In the most recent contest, he scored 77 runs.
• New Zealand’s Kane Williamson is a right-handed batsman. He scored 26 runs in the most recent match.
• Michael Bracewell is a right-arm off-break bowler and left-handed batsman from New Zealand. In the most recent contest, he scored 42 runs and took two wickets.

Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:

Captain – Naseem Shah, Babar Azam.

Vice-Captain – Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam.

Dream11 Team:

• Keeper – Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan,
• Batsmen –Kane Williamson, Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman
• All-rounders –Mohammad Nawaz, Michael Bracewell (VC), Daryl Mitchell
• Bowlers – Tim Southee, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

Expert Advice :

The small leagues’ top choice for captain will be Babar Azam. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips are two of the punts here. For this game, the best fantasy/Dream11 strategy is 2-3-3-3. 

Probable XIs:

Pakistan: 

• Fakhar Zaman
• Imam-ul-Haq
• Babar Azam©
• Mohammad Rizwan(wk)
• Haris Sohail
• Agha Salman
• Mohammad Nawaz
• Usama Mir
• Mohammad Wasim
• Naseem Shah
• Haris Rauf

New Zealand: 

• Devon Conway
• Finn Allen
• Kane Williamson©
• Daryl Mitchell
• Tom Latham(wk)
• Glenn Phillips
• Michael Bracewell
• Mitchell Santner
• Henry Shipley
• Tim Southee
• Lockie Ferguson 

Pitch Report:

It is anticipated that the batters will be aided once more by the pitch at the National Stadium, which has a surface that is conducive to batting. In the second half of the match, pacers may receive some assistance, while spinners will be crucial in the middle overs.

Weather Report:

On the day of the match, the temperature is expected to be around 21°C, with a humidity of 58% and a wind speed of 11 km/hr. During the game, there are no chances of precipitation.

Where to watch

The first one-day international between Pakistan and New Zealand will be streamed live on the Sony Sports Network and the SonyLiv app.