NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of ICC T20 World Cup, 2022 For 1st Semi-Final
NZ vs PAK: Pakistan exhibits a sensational record against New Zealand in ICC knockouts.
NZ vs PAK: New Zealand will be crossing swords with Pakistan in the first semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday, November 9.
‘Qudrat ka Nizam’ has somehow worked for Pakistan as they have entered the semis, obviously with a pinch of luck. Thanks to Netherlands’ thumping win over South Africa, the Men in Green grafted their way to the semi-final of the marquee event.
Heading into the semi-final, the only headache for Pakistan is the form of both of their openers. Both skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have failed to deliver with the bat in the tournament.
Bowling has been their strong side with the likes of Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf leading the pace attack. Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed have also churned out stupendous performances in the competition so far.
As for New Zealand, they have been one of the strongest sides of Group 1, having lost just one game. They finished the league stage at the top of the leaderboard. The only concern for the Kiwis was the form of their skipper Kane Williamson.
However, Kane Williamson bounced back stronger and played a flamboyant knock against Ireland in their most recent league fixture. They have plenty of match-winners in their lineup, a few with the bat, others with the ball.
Pakistan has a brilliant record against New Zealand in the ICC knockouts with the former outfoxing the latter in 1992, 1999, and 2007 World Cup semi-finals. All in all, with two of the best T20 sides pitting their wits against each other, a highly competitive match is in store at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st Semi-Final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2022.
NZ vs PAK Match Details
- Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st Semi-Final
- Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
- Time: 1:30 PM (IST) / 8:00 AM (GMT) / 7:00 PM (Local)
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Hotstar
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report
The surface at Sydney Cricket Ground has witnessed plenty of high-scoring games in the tournament. The team batting first exhibits a brilliant track record at this venue and whoever wins the toss will look to bat first.
NZ vs PAK Pitch Stats – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
- Total matches played: 18
- Matches won batting first: 11
- Matches won bowling first: 6
- Average 1st Innings scores: 166
- Average 2nd Innings scores: 132
- Highest total recorded: 221/5 (20 Ov) by AUS vs ENG
- Lowest total recorded: 101/10 (16.3 Ov) by BAN vs RSA
- Highest score chased: 200/3 (20 Ov) by IND vs AUS
- Lowest score defended: 134/5 (20 Ov) by AUSW vs RSAW
NZ vs PAK Probable Playing XI
New Zealand Playing XI
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Glenn Phillips, Daryll Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
Pakistan Playing XI
Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi.
New Zealand & Pakistan’s Form in Last 5 Matches
NZ Form
PAK Form
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Records in T20Is
- New Zealand Won: 11
- Pakistan Won: 17
NZ vs PAK Top Picks For 1st Semi-Final, T20 World Cup 2022
1. Glenn Phillips
He has played a couple of stupendous knocks in the tournament. He is the top run-scorer for New Zealand currently with 195 runs in four matches at an average of 48.75 and a strike rate of 163.87.
2. Kane Williamson
The captain of New Zealand finally opened his hand against Ireland in the last match, smashing 61 off 35 balls. Overall, he has scored 132 runs in four matches.
3. Tim Southee
The Kiwi pacer has been sensational throughout the tournament, picking seven wickets in four matches at an economy of 6.35 and a strike rate of 12.
4. Iftikhar Ahmed
The senior Pakistan batter has been brilliant so far in the tournament. He has accumulated 114 runs in the competition so far and has also picked a wicket.
NZ vs PAK Player Record/Stats (Must Picks)
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Shadab Khan | 10 Wickets & 78 Runs |
| Glenn Phillips | 195 Runs |
| Shaheen Afridi | 8 Wickets |
| Tim Southee | 7 Wickets |
| Mitchell Santner | 8 Wickets & 27 Runs |
| Kane Williamson | 132 Runs |
| Devon Conway | 124 Runs |
NZ vs PAK Captaincy Picks for Fantasy Team
- Shadab Khan
- Glenn Phillips
- Devon Conway
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Iftikhar Ahmed
- All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Shadab Khan
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
- Captain: Shadab Khan
- Vice-Captain: Glenn Phillips
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan, Fin Allen
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Iftikhar Ahmed
- All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Shadab Khan
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Shaheen Afridi
- Captain: Devon Conway
- Vice-Captain: Shaheen Afridi
Probable Winner Of The Match
New Zealand is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
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