PAK vs NZ Dream11: Pakistan are raring to go against New Zealand in the first T20I of the 5 match T20I against New Zealand. The series opener is scheduled to begin on Friday, April 14 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The Pakistani side will see the return of their regular captain Babar Azam after he missed 3 match T20I series against Afghanistan. The New Zealand will see Tom Latham continue his time as skipper after leading the team against Sri Lanka at home in the absence of other senior players like Kane Williamson and Tim Southee. Check Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks between Pakistan vs New Zealand. Follow PAK vs NZ LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
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In their last T20I series against Afghanistan, Pakistan did fare well under new captain Shadab Khan and the youngest team they have ever played in their T20I history. They eventually lost to a much more experienced side led by Rashid Khan 2-1 in the UAE. Pakistan now see the return of their three premier players, captain Babar Azam, wicket-keeper/opener Mohammad Rizwan and left-arm spear head Shaheen Afridi.
New Zealand on the other hand are coming off a comeback series win over Sri Lanka. They beat the Lankan’s 2-1 in their three match T20I series at home earlier this month. The Kiwi’s are missing some star power due to injury and the the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) season. But, they have some great fight with a mixture of talented youngsters and experienced campaigners in their squad.
Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
Date & Time: April 14, 9:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Live Streaming: You can live stream the match on the SonyLiv app
Live Broadcast: You can watch the live broadcast on Sony Sports Network channels
PAK vs NZ Pitch Report
24 T20 international matches have been played here at The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, 13 of which have been won by the side batting first. Their have been no ties at this venue. They average 1st innings score in these matches have been 160, whereas the 2nd innings score has been 145.
However, the venue saw quite a few high scoring games in the Pakistan Super League 2023 (PSL 2023 ) earlier this year.
It would be safe to say that whichever team wins the toss should chose to bat first.
PAK vs NZ Top Fantasy Picks
Captain – Babar Azam
Vice-captain – Shaheen Afridi
Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Latham
Batters – Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, Mark Chapman
All-rounders –Shadab Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Ish Sodhi
PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XIs
PAK: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
NZ: Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (C & wk), Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Adam Milne, Matt Henry
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