NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024

After a commanding performance in the opening clash, New Zealand are geared up to face Pakistan in the second T20I of the five-match series at Seddon Park on Sunday.

In the inaugural encounter, the Black Caps demonstrated their dominance, securing a convincing 46-run victory in a high-scoring duel. The hosts showcased a formidable performance with both bat and ball, leaving Pakistan eager for redemption in the upcoming match.

On the flip side, Pakistan are eager to regroup and stage a comeback after the setback in the first match. The visitors, known for their resilience, will be looking to rectify their strategies and return to the series with renewed vigor.

Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024, 2nd T20I:

• Date and Time: January 14; 11:40 am IST/ 7:10 pm local/ 6:10 am GMT
• Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

Seddon Park Pitch Report:

Seddon Park’s playing surface offers fair advantages to both batters and bowlers. Nevertheless, in this setting, seam bowlers are expected to have a more pronounced impact due to the conducive conditions and the grassy texture of the pitch, promoting swing and seam movement. Additionally, as the match unfolds, spinners might become pivotal contributors. The toss result is not expected to significantly sway the game, as historical data indicates a balanced effectiveness between opting to bat or field first.

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan
• Batters: Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Saim Ayub
• All-rounder: Daryl Mitchell
• Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Tim Southee, Abbas Afridi

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Daryl Mitchell (c), Babar Azam (vc)
Choice 2: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Finn Allen (vc)

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NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 14, 6:10 am GMT):

Squads:

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

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

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