PAK vs NZ: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for 2nd ODI

Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the 2nd ODI of the series on Wednesday. Pakistan’s dominance in the ODI format continues as they outplayed Kiwis in the 1st ODI by 6 wickets. New Zealand on the other hand were 15-20 runs short which made a massive difference.

Match Details:

.@iNaseemShah talks about dedicating his match-winning performance to his late mother and gaining confidence from his spell today.#PAKvNZ | #TayyariKiwiHai pic.twitter.com/iGxnW8GWBT

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 9, 2023

Recent form:

Pakistan: Won Won Won Won Won

New Zealand: Lost NR NR Won Lost

PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI Probable Winners:

Pakistan are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI?

Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

New Zealand

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Henry Shipley, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson

Injury Updates:

As of now, there are no injury concerns. It will be added when there is an update.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI?

Top Pick – Batter

Babar Azam is unstoppable in ODIs at the moment. In his last 10 ODIs, he has amassed 745 runs at an average of 82.77 which includes 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Michael Bracewell looked like a complete all-rounder in the 1st ODI. He scored 43 runs at a strike rate of 102.38 and removed Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman with his clever spell of bowling.

Top Pick – Bowler

Naseem Shah picked up 5 wickets in the 1st ODI to claim his 2nd five fer in the ODI format. Overall in his 4 ODIs, he has scalped 15 wickets at an economy of 4.66.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Mohammad Rizwan took on the onus and batted splendidly in the 1st ODI to give his side a 1-0 lead in the series. He remained unbeaten on 77* runs to register his 7th ODI half-century.

X-Factor:

Kane Williamson was undone by a peach of a delivery from debutant Usama Mir in the 1st ODI when he was on 26 runs. He is a run machine and expecting big runs in this match.

What are the fantasy suggested teams for PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI?

1. Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan, Kane Williamson, Babar Azam (c), Imam-ul-Haq, Michael Bracewell (vc), Daryl Mitchell, Agha Salman, Tim Southee, Usama Mir, Naseem Shah

2. Tom Latham (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc), Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Devon Conway, Fakhar Zaman, Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Nawaz, Lockie Ferguson, Usama Mir, Naseem Shah

Tom Latham’s press conference at National Bank Cricket Arena.#PAKvNZ | #TayyariKiwiHai https://t.co/8bSaUXcqGB

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 9, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Pakistan showed they are a powerful side when it comes to the ODI format, especially on their home turf. A five-wicket haul from Naseem Shah and half-centuries from Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan in the 1st ODI helped them to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Leg spinner Usama Mir made a dream debut by removing big names Kane Williamson and Tom Latham. It was Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan’s clinical batting display that kept them in the game. They ticked all boxes in the series opener and completely deserved the win. Now they are eyeing their 10th straight win in the ODIs.

An average performance with both bat and ball cost the 1st ODI for New Zealand as they lost the game by 6 wickets with 11 balls to spare. Barring Devon Conway all the batters got starts however no one went on to make big scores which forced them to settle for 255 runs. The bowlers tried their best but couldn’t stop Pakistan batters from scoring runs. Michael Bracewell was their pick of the bowler with 2 wickets to his name. It’s going to be a must-win game for them to stay alive in the series.