PAK NZ Pitch Report: PAK vs NZ 2nd Test – Pakistan will cross swords with New Zealand in the second Test on January 2, 2023. The first Test ended in a draw as the Karachi pitch remained a true batting paradise. The pitch for the second Test is also expected to be on similar lines. Both teams scored over 400 in the first Test with nothing in for bowlers. Follow PAK vs NZ Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
PAK NZ Pitch Report: Karachi pitch expected to favor batters, Check Pakistan NewZealand second Test pitch Report, Playing XI & Live Streaming Details
PAK NZ Pitch Report: Treat for batters as Karachi pitch expected to aid runs-scoring –
During the previous five matches at the National Stadium in Karachi provided quite competitive conditions for both batsmen. Something similar is expected to occur starting in the second and final Pakistan vs New Zealand Test. Spinners will get some purchase from day three onwards. Captains winning the toss would likely bat first.
Tim Southee had said that fast bowlers on this pitch can be effective in the initial days by taking three wickets in the first innings. Usually, the pitch is spin-friendly, so spinners are going to dominate.
PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XI – Both teams are expected to go with the same playing XIs. Pakistan might be tempted to play Faheem Ashraf in place of Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Pakistan Probable Playing XI: Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (C), Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (Wk), Agha Salman, Nauman Ali, Md Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Mir Hamza.
NewZealand Probable Playing XI: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (Wk), Michael Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee(C), Ish Sodhi, Neil Wagner.
PAK vs NZ Live Streaming: The match will be live streamed on Sony Sports Network. The live broadcast will be shown on Sony Channels.
PAK NZ Pitch Report: Karachi pitch expected to favor batters, Check Pakistan NewZealand second Test pitch Report, Playing XI & Live Streaming Details