PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022-23 For 1st Test
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, 1st Test: Pakistan will look to start fresh & not repeat similar mistakes against New Zealand which they did in the recently concluded England series.
PAK vs NZ: New Zealand will lock horns against Pakistan in the 1st Test of the New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022-23 on Monday, December 26, 2022, at National Stadium, Karachi.
Pakistan recently suffered a whitewash in the three-match Test series against England. They looked timid in both departments. Neither their batters have managed to pose any serious threat to the visitors, nor their bowlers could keep the Three Lions silent.
There was a lot of learnings to take from the England series, and Pakistan will look not to commit similar mistakes against the Kiwis. Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi remain sidelined due to their respective injuries while Naseem Shah has returned to the squad after missing the third Test against England.
As for New Zealand, they haven’t played like the defending World Test Champions, having failed to grab the opportunities in the ongoing cycle of the marquee Test event. Though they are out of the WTC final qualification race, the Tim Southee-led side will look to start the new year with a win.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st Test of the New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022-23.
PAK vs NZ Match Details
- Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test
- Date: Monday, December 26, 2022
- Time: 10:30 AM (IST) | 5:00 AM (GMT) | 10:00 AM (Local)
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Pitch Report For PAK vs NZ, 1st Test
The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi recently hosted the third Test between Pakistan and England. As we have seen in that match, teams didn’t face any serious challenges in piling up runs and we can expect the same in this match as well. Spinners will dominate the proceedings and whoever wins the toss will look to bat first.
Pitch Stats of National Stadium, Karachi For PAK vs NZ, 1st Test
- Total matches played: 49
- Matches won batting first: 7
- Matches won bowling first: 19
- Average 1st Inns scores: 304
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 330
- Average 3rd Inns scores: 260
- Average 4th Inns scores: 157
- Highest total recorded: 765/6 (248.5 Ov) by PAK vs SL
- Lowest total recorded: 80/10 (53.1 Ov) by AUS vs PAK
Probable Playing XI For PAK vs NZ, 1st Test
Pakistan Playing XI
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Hasan Ali, Nauman Ali, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
New Zealand Playing XI
Tim Southee (C), Tom Blundell (WK), Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Michael Bracewell, Neil Wagner
Stats of Pakistan & New Zealand Form in Last 5 Matches
PAK Form
NZ Form
PAK vs NZ Top Players to Pick in Fantasy Team for 1st Test of New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022-23
1. Devon Conway
He has amassed 918 runs in just 18 Test innings at an average of 51. He is just 82 runs away from scoring 1000 runs in Test cricket for New Zealand. He will be the key batter for your PAK vs NZ Dream11 fantasy team.
2. Kane Williamson
Though he has looked out of touch in white-ball cricket, Test cricket is his favourite format. He has racked up huge runs in this version of the game and must be looking to add more to his Test tally. Overall, he has scored 7368 runs in 154 Test innings so far.
3. Abrar Ahmed
The young Pakistan spinner made a sensational debut for Pakistan. He picked up 11 wickets in his first Test against England and followed it with six wickets in the next match, which was played in Karachi itself. He will be one of the key bowlers for your PAK vs NZ Dream11 fantasy team.
PAK vs NZ Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 1st Test
| Player | Stats |
|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 348 Runs (Against ENG In Recent 3 Match Test Series) |
| Agha Salman | 184 Runs (Against ENG In Recent 3 Match Test Series) |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 141 Runs (Against ENG In Recent 3 Match Test Series) |
| Abrar Ahmed | 17 Wickets (Against ENG In Recent 3 Match Test Series) |
| Tom Latham | 145 Runs (Against IND In Recent 3 Match ODI Series) |
| Kane Williamson | 94 Runs (Against IND In Recent 3 Match ODI Series) |
| Tim Southee | 5 Wickets (Against IND In Recent 3 Match ODI Series) |
| Daryl Mitchell | 3 Wickets (Against IND In Recent 3 Match ODI Series) |
PAK vs NZ Captaincy Picks For 1st Test Between Pakistan vs New Zealand
- Babar Azam
- Kane Williamson
- Tom Latham
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 1st Test
Pakistan vs New Zealand – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Blundell
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Babar Azam, Devon Conway
- All-Rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Agha Salman
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah
- Captain: Babar Azam
- Vice-Captain: Kane Williamson
Pakistan vs New Zealand – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Blundell
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Babar Azam, Devon Conway
- All-Rounders: Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah
- Captain: Tom Latham
- Vice-Captain: Babar Azam
PAK vs NZ Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s 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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