PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Match Prediction

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI: New Zealand easily defeated Pakistan to square the T20I series, 2-2, because of Mark Chapman’s outstanding hitting performance. It was an amazing feat for the severely undermanned visiting Kiwi team to defeat a fully capable Pakistani team at home. The five-match ODI series, which will start on April 27 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, will now take center stage. In an ODI series earlier this year, New Zealand did defeat Pakistan 2-1 at home. The host team will start as the favorite, though, given the majority of its key players are now engaged in IPL action.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI: Match details 

Match: PAK vs NZ 1st ODI (New Zealand tour of Pakistan)

Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI: Match Overview

Pakistan

Pakistan’s loss to New Zealand in the T20I series will leave them disappointed. They had their best team available, but they failed. In the ODI series, however, they have a chance to right their wrongs.

This unit has a lot of good options in both departments, making it very balanced. It is anticipated that Captain Babar Azam will lead from the front. He’s the man in structure for Pakistan, having amassed 647 runs in his last 10 matches at a normal of 73, and will represent the greatest test for the Kiwi bowlers in the series. It will not be amazing on the off chance that he winds up as the most elevated run-getter of the series.

Another batter to keep an eye on is Fakhar Zaman, who has scored 375 runs over the past ten games at an average of 37.50. Mohammad Rizwan, who scored an unbeaten 98 off 62 balls in the last T20I, is probably going to have an effect in the ODIs as well.

For these surfaces, Pakistan has a lot of great options for bowlers. Naturally, the pace attack will be led by Shaheen Shah Afridi. However, the opposition’s greatest threat may be young speedster Naseem Shah, who has taken 18 wickets in his last five matches at an outstanding strike rate of 14.94. On this surface, Mohammad Nawaz’s spin (17 wickets in the last nine matches at an economy of 4.35) will be useful.

New Zealand

New Zealand has given themselves a huge boost by leveling the T20I series at 2-2. However, they face a greater obstacle in the ODIs. The visitors won’t be able to make an impact without regulars like Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, and Mitchell Santner.

In the T20I series, Mark Chapman scored the most runs, scoring 290 runs at an impressive strike rate of 165.71. He has been added to the ODI squad, and the middle order will rely heavily on him.

In the absence of the other experienced batters, Tom Latham will bring all of his experience and will have to lead from the front. The other two batters who have the potential to have an impact are Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell.

Despite their lack of experience, New Zealand’s bowling attack demonstrated its ability during the T20I series. The team’s most successful bowler in the series was Matt Henry, who took 6 wickets at an average of 14.66. He will lead the speed assault alongside Adam Milne (4 wickets at a normal of 29.75). In the twist division, the Kiwis can rely upon the experience of Ish Sodhi to hold the runs in line.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI: Key tips

In three ODIs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, New Zealand has failed to defeat Pakistan. The primary batter to watch out for is Babar Azam. The ODI series performance of Mark Chapman may make all the difference for New Zealand. Due to the level deck, we should anticipate a high-scoring game in which over 650 runs may be scored.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI: Probable XI

Pakistan

Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Sohail, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir

New Zealand

Jimmy Neesham, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (c), Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, Tom Blundell (wk), Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI: Pitch report

Over the course of 24 ODIs, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium had an average first-inning score of 236. The pitch has, however, grown remarkably flat as seen by recent games. Five of the highest team scores in Pakistan Super League history have been recorded at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium this season. Another high-scoring game is almost certainly in the works because of the outfield’s quickness and the boundaries’ relative shortness. Consequently, the side batting first should attempt to set a goal of about 320 runs.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI: Weather report

In recent years, the pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has proven to be a batting haven. In the initial few overs, it does provide some assistance to the seamers, but after the ball’s sheen fades, hitters may dig in and score significant runs. During the game, Rawalpindi’s weather is predicted to be overcast and nice.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI: Toss prediction

The toss-winning team may choose to bowl first. In Twenty20 Internationals, bowling first is a safe move because the side batting second already knows what to do. If the side that bats second wins the toss, they could choose to bowl first because they might benefit from the dew.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI: Pre-play prediction

Top batter: Fakhar Zaman (PAK), Tom Latham (NZ)

Best bowler: Usama Mir (PAK), Ish Sodhi (NZ)

Best all-rounder: Shadab Khan (PAK), Rachin Ravindra (NZ)

Player of the match: Fakhar Zaman (PAK)

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI: Match Prediction

In one-day internationals, Pakistan and New Zealand have a 56-50 head-to-head record. In the format, they have also never lost against the Kiwis at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Given the balance of their team and the lack of experience in the New Zealand side, the hosts will start as the favorites for this match. The visitors will find it more difficult to win games in the ODI series on the strength of a few fluke innings since they will require much more consistency from the batting lineup. While their bowling attack, which frequently leaks runs, may wind up being their biggest problem, their hitters may not let them down. In this match, Pakistan is likely to win.