PAK vs NZ 1st Test

PAK vs NZ 1st Test: A test match between New Zealand and Pakistan will take place in Pakistan for the first time since May 2002. Despite suffering a humiliating loss the last time they faced Pakistan on Pakistani soil, the Black Caps have prevailed in seven of their last eight meetings against this opponent. On the other side, Pakistan is looking to redeem itself after suffering an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at home at the hands of England and would like to get back on track.

PAK vs NZ 1st Test: Match details    

Match: PAK vs NZ 1st Test, Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2022

Date: Monday, December 26-2022

Time: 10.30 AM

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

PAK vs NZ 1st Test: Match Preview

Pakistan

Babar Azam has been the most productive batter for his squad this year, as he has amassed over 1000 runs in test matches while averaging 67. This year, Babar has contributed to Pakistan’s victory by scoring three centuries and seven half-centuries. In addition, Abdullah Shafique has been in good form, scoring 799 runs (3 centuries and two fifties), and Imam-ul-Haq has been dependable, with 717 runs (3×100, 2×50).

With 18 wickets to his name through five Tests this year, young gun Naseem Shah has established himself as Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker in the Test format. The discovery of Abrar Ahmed, who has already taken 17 wickets in just two matches against England and has a five-wicket haul, proved to be one of the best parts of this series. In addition, Nauman Ali has contributed to the team by taking 15 wickets in 2022.

New Zealand

Kane Williamson, the middle-order hitter for New Zealand and the team’s captain, has announced his retirement from the role of Test captain and will now focus on his batting career. This year, Daryl Mitchell has been the leading run-scorer for New Zealand in Tests with 641 runs in 6 matches (3×100, 3×50), while Tom Blundell has scored 597 runs in 7 matches. Daryl Mitchell has played in all six matches for New Zealand (1×100, 5×50). In seven games, Devon Conway has also accumulated 539 run scores (2×100, 2×50).

Tim Southee, who has taken 25 wickets in 7 matches so far this year, will be leading the Test team, which will play in England. Trent Boult has also taken 25 wickets in this year’s competition, but he is not a part of the squad because he was removed from his national contract earlier this year. The New Zealand bowling attack will be composed of Matt Henry, Ajaz Patel, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, and Neil Wagner, thus unfortunately Kyle Jamieson won’t be participating either.

PAK vs NZ 1st Test: Probable playing XI

Pakistan

Yasir Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi, Shan Masood, Imam-Ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Asad Shafiq, Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah

New Zealand

Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee (c), Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Ajaz Patel, Neil Wagner

PAK vs NZ 1st Test: Pitch report

The batters will receive more assistance from the pitch, and the spinners will have some opportunity to capitalize on the situation. Because it is not anticipated that the pitch would change considerably over the course of the game, both teams will compete to see which one can bowl first at this location.

PAK vs NZ 1st Test: Weather Report

The forecast indicates that there is a very good chance that the sky will be clear, and there is absolutely no risk of any kind of precipitation occurring. The temperature is forecasted to be somewhere in the neighborhood of 29 degrees Celsius, which is the perfect temperature for a round of cricket.

PAK vs NZ 1st Test: Pre-play prediction

Top batter: Babar Azam (PAK), Devon Conway (NZ)

Top bowler: Naseem Shah (PAK), Ajaz Patel (NZ)

Best all-rounders: Yasir Shah (PAK), Michael Bracewell (NZ)

Player of the match: Babar Azam (PAK)

PAK vs NZ 1st Test: Match Prediction

According to the PAK vs NZ match Prediction that was supplied by Exchmarket, Pakistan is the favorite to win this game. Pakistan will face New Zealand. In order for the team to be eligible to take part in the International Test series, they have committed to giving this match their utmost effort in the hopes of coming out on top. The players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi are the ones to keep an eye on in this specific competition. They are the ones to watch.