PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Top Fantasy Picks: 1st ODI
Hello and welcome to our PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Match Preview, and Probable Playing 11. We are covering Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI Match Preview of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2025. This match will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Pakistan:
Pakistan will have the upper hand as they are playing on their home ground. It will be a good chance to prepare for the upcoming Champions trophy as it will be played in Pakistan.
The skipper Mohammad Rizwan will have two matches to test their best possible combination.
New Zealand:
The same goes with New Zealand, they will have a great opportunity to play in the same condition before the upcoming Champions Trophy.
The skipper Mitchell Santner will play as an all-rounder and this could be a good chance for him to prove his all-round skills.
PAK vs NZ Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2025. |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date & Time | February 08, 02:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar app and Star Sports Network |
Table of Contents
PAK vs NZ Pitch Report Of Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
| STATS | ODI |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 72 |
| Matches won batting first | 36 |
| Matches won bowling first | 34 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 252 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 216 |
The pitch of Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore generally favors the batters and pace bowlers.
Batting first is comparatively easy but dew may change things around.
Weather Report of Lahore
There is no rain. The temperature is expected to be 23 degrees Celsius and the humidity to be 28%.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Streaming
You can watch it live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and Star Sports Network. You can also watch the Pakistan vs New Zealand live scorecard on the Cricgram app.
PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 116
Pakistan Wins: 61
New Zealand Wins: 51
Pakistan vs New Zealand Recent Form
| Pakistan | L | W | L | L | W |
| New Zealand | L | W | W | L | W |
Pakistan vs New Zealand Team News and Injury Updates
Pakistan
Ayub is recovering from injury and Pakistan won’t take any risk before the Champions trophy.
Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam may open the innings followed by Kamran Ghulam.
Either Tayyab Tahir or Saud Shakeel will play.
New Zealand
Lockie Ferguson got injured in the UAE’s ILT20 so he is expected to miss the first match.
Devon Conway can also miss this match as per reports.
PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XI
Pakistan Probable Playing 11
- Fakhar Zaman
- Babar Azam
- Kamran Ghulam
- Mohammad Rizwan (c&wk)
- Tayyab Tahir
- Salman Agha
- Khushdil Shah
- Shaheen Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand Probable Playing 11
- Devon Conway
- Will Young
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Glenn Phillips/Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Nathan Smith
- Matt Henry
- Will O’Rourke
Top Picks for PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team
Pakistan Best Players:
Mohammad Rizwan (c&wk): 83 M, 2352 R, 41.26 A
Babar Azam: 123 M, 5957 R, 56.73 A + W
Fakhar Zaman: 82 M, 3492 R, 46.56 A + 1 W
Salman Agha: 30 M, 696 R, 40.94 A + 15 W
Shaheen Afridi: 59 M, 236 R, 14.75 A + 119 W
Haris Rauf: 45 M, 74 R, 7.40 A + 82 W
New Zealand Best Players:
Kane Williamson: 165 M, 6810 R, 48.6 A + 37 W
Devon Conway: 32 M, 1246 R, 44.50 A
Rachin Ravindra: 28 M, 945 R, 41.08 A + 18 W
Daryl Mitchell: 42 M, 1617 R, 50.53 A + 13 W
Mitchell Santner (c): 110 M, 1392 R, 26.26 A + 112 W
Matt Henry: 85 M, 268 R, 10.72 A + 150 W
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-Keepers: M Rizwan (C)
Batters: K Williamson, B Azam, D Mitchell, R Ravindra (Vc)
All-Rounders: M Bracewell, A Salman, M Santner
Bowlers: Matt Henry, S Afridi, H Rauf
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Babar Azam and Kane Williamson are also good for Captain and Vice-captain.
Naseem Shah and Fakhar Zaman are also good picks.
PAK vs NZ Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Rachin Ravindra
- Babar Azam
- Kane Williamson
FAQs
Where Can I Get PAK vs NZ live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard PAK vs NZ Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Pakistan Squad
Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan (c&wk), Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Naseem Shah, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan.
New Zealand Squad
Matt Henry, Tom Latham(wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Devon Conway(c), Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Will Young.
We will update the final Fantasy Team on Telegram Channel.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.