NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team Today’s, Playing XI, Head to Head Stats, and Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024, 1st T20I

Get ready for an exhilarating showdown as New Zealand (NZ) faces Pakistan (PAK) in the 1st T20I of the 5-match series at Auckland's Eden Park. Anticipation is building around the batting order, with rumours suggesting a change – Babar Azam might not open with Mohammad Rizwan, adding an element of surprise to Pakistan's strategy.

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The spotlight is on the newly appointed skipper, Shaheen Shah Afridi, eager to kick off his captaincy journey with a victorious start. As fans gear up for the clash, fantasy cricket enthusiasts are busy crafting their Dream11 teams, weighing in on player strengths and strategies. Stay tuned for a thrilling match that promises not only cricketing brilliance but also tactical surprises, setting the stage for an engaging T20 series between these cricketing powerhouses.

NZ vs PAK: Match Details

Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st T20I

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

Date & Time: 12th January, 11:40 AM IST

Streaming details: Amazon Prime (no televised streaming)

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NZ vs PAK: Pitch Report

Auckland's pitch is a drop-in type, favouring batters with its slow surface that offers minimal assistance to bowlers. The conditions suggest a high-scoring match on the cards. Chasing will be favorable and captains might choose for it after winning the toss.

NZ vs PAK: Head-to-head records

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NZ vs PAK: Possible Playing XI

New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Mohammed Nawaz, Aamer Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr.

NZ vs PAK: Squads

New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee

Pakistan: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Abrar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Zaman Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed

NZ vs PAK Dream11 fantasy teams:

Grand League

Wicketkeepers: D Conway (C), M Rizwan

Batters: K Williamson, B Azam, D Mitchell

Allrounders: M Santner, I Ahmed, A Jamal (VC)

Bowlers: T Southee, S Afridi, H Rauf 

Head to head

Wicketkeepers: D Conway, M Rizwan (C)

Batters: K Williamson, B Azam, D Mitchell, F Zaman

Allrounders: M Santner (VC)

Bowlers: T Southee, S Afridi, H Rauf, M Herny