January 12, 2024, will mark the commencement of the much-anticipated 5-match T20I series between New Zealand and Pakistan. The opening clash of this thrilling series is set to unfold at the iconic Eden Park in Auckland at 11:40 AM IST.
NZ vs PAK (New Zealand vs Pakistan), 1st T20I – Match Information:
- Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st T20I
- Date: 12th January, 2024
- Time: 11:40 AM IST
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Recent Performances:
In their last four encounters, Pakistan secured a single victory while facing three defeats. On the flip side, New Zealand boasts a strong record with three wins and one loss in their last four games.
The teams clashed recently in the 5th T20I of the New Zealand in Pakistan, 5 T20I Series, 2023. Mark Chapman emerged as the top fantasy point-scorer for New Zealand with 149 match fantasy points, while Mohammad Rizwan led the charts for Pakistan with 137 match fantasy points.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions:
Eden Park, Auckland: Known for its balanced pitch, Eden Park has witnessed an average 1st innings score of 161 runs in the last 20 matches. Teams batting first have a 44% success rate, indicating the pitch neutrality. Weather conditions predict a temperature of around 19°C with 78% humidity and winds at a speed of 2.5 m/s.
Pace or Spin? Pacers have dominated at this venue, claiming 80% of the total wickets. Loading up your fantasy team with pace bowlers is advised.
Head-to-Head Record:
In the 34 matches played between these two cricketing giants, New Zealand’s batters have been the highest fantasy point earners for their team, while Pakistan’s all-rounders have led the charts.
Dream11 Prediction: Top Picks – Batters and Wicket-Keeper:
Mohammad Rizwan:
- Matches: 5
- Runs: 190
- Avg Runs: 38
- Fantasy Rating: 8.3
- Recent Scores: 39, 4, 27, 68, 52
Finn Allen:
- Matches: 5
- Runs: 193
- Avg Runs: 38.6
- Fantasy Rating: 8.2
- Recent Scores: 78, 50, 38, 1, 26
Babar Azam:
- Matches: 5
- Runs: 154
- Avg Runs: 30.8
- Fantasy Rating: 7.9
- Recent Scores: 6, 9, 11, 24, 104
Top Bowler Picks:
Adam Milne:
- Matches: 3
- Wickets: 3
- Avg Wickets: 0.6
- Fantasy Rating: 7.6
- Recent Wickets: 0, 0, 2, 0, 1
Haris Rauf:
- Matches: 4
- Wickets: 6
- Avg Wickets: 1.2
- Fantasy Rating: 7.5
- Recent Wickets: 3, 3, 0, 0, 0
Shaheen Afridi:
- Matches: 4
- Wickets: 1
- Avg Wickets: 0.2
- Fantasy Rating: 7.3
- Recent Wickets: 0, 0, 0, 1, 0
Top All-Rounder Picks:
Iftikhar Ahmed:
- Matches: 3
- Runs: 45
- Avg Runs: 9
- Wickets: 3
- Avg Wickets: 0.6
- Fantasy Rating: 8.7
- Recent Scores/Wickets: 0, 0, 0, 45, 0 / 0, 1, 1, 0, 1
Mitchell Santner:
- Matches: 3
- Runs: 90
- Avg Runs: 18
- Wickets: 4
- Avg Wickets: 0.8
- Fantasy Rating: 7.4
- Recent Scores/Wickets: 49, 0, 0, 18, 23 / 0, 0, 4, 0, 0
Daryl Mitchell:
- Matches: 5
- Runs: 94
- Avg Runs: 18.8
- Fantasy Rating: 6.7
- Recent Scores: 57, 1, 14, 14, 8
Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:
- Captain: Iftikhar Ahmed
- Vice-Captain: Mark Chapman
Squads:
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Adam Milne, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, Josh Clarkson, Finn Allen, Ben Sears.
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Usama Mir, Sahibzada Farhan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Saim Ayub, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Zaman Khan, Haseebullah Khan.
Dream11 Team Today:
- Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan and Tim Seifert
- Batters: Finn Allen, Babar Azam, and Mark Chapman
- All-Rounders: Iftikhar Ahmed and Mitchell Santner
- Bowlers: Adam Milne, Haris Rauf, Matt Henry, and Ish Sodhi
- Captain: Ish Sodhi
- Vice-Captain: Mark Chapman
As the cricketing world braces itself for this exciting T20I series, fans and fantasy cricket enthusiasts can gear up for a rollercoaster of emotions at Eden Park. Stay tuned for what promises to be a pulsating encounter between New Zealand and Pakistan!