New Zealand and Pakistan are set to clash in the 2nd game of the Pakistan in New Zealand, 5 T20I Series, 2024, at Seddon Park, Hamilton on 14th January at 11:40 AM IST. After a dominating performance in the first game, New Zealand holds a 1-0 lead in the series.
Match Information:
- Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I
- Date: 14th January, 2024
- Time: 11:40 AM IST
- Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
Series Status: New Zealand has a strong start in the series, winning the first match. In the opening encounter, Daryl Mitchell’s outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award, and Tim Southee accumulated the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 122, while Babar Azam led the fantasy points chart for Pakistan with 91.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions: Seddon Park, Hamilton, boasts a balanced pitch with an average 1st innings score of 165 runs in the last 20 matches. Batting first is the preferred option at this venue, with the team batting first winning 63% of its matches. The weather is expected to be cloudy with a temperature around 18°C and 80% humidity. Winds at 1.86 m/s may provide assistance to pacers.
Pace or Spin? Pacers have been highly successful at Seddon Park, claiming 67% of the total wickets. Considering this trend, it’s advisable to pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your fantasy team.
Head-to-Head: In the 35 matches played between these two teams, New Zealand’s batters have consistently earned more fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have contributed the most for Pakistan.
Dream11 Prediction: Top Picks
Top Batter Picks:
- Tim Seifert: The consistent top-order right-handed batter and wicket-keeper have an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 48 runs at an average of 9.6 per match.
- Mohammad Rizwan: The reliable top-order right-handed batter and wicket-keeper have an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 163 runs averaging 32.6 per match.
- Saim Ayub: The top-order left-handed batter has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 8 games. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 164 runs averaging 32.8 per match.
Top Bowler Picks:
- Adam Milne: The right-arm fast bowler is a high-risk, high-rewards player with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games. In the recent 3 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Tim Southee: The right-arm medium-fast bowler is a good-to-have player with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games. In the recent 3 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Haris Rauf: The right-arm fast bowler can be a valuable pick with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games. In the recent 4 matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6.
Top All-Rounder Picks:
- Iftikhar Ahmed: The top-order right-handed batter has been consistent, averaging 103 match fantasy points in the last 10 games. In the last 3 matches, he scored 69 runs at an average of 13.8 per match.
- Mitchell Santner: The left-handed batter has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 90 runs, averaging 18 per match, and taken 4 wickets.
- Daryl Mitchell: The top-order right-handed batter has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games. In the last 5 matches, he scored 147 runs averaging 29.4 per match.
Dream11 Team Today:
- Wicket-Keepers: Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan
- Batters: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mark Chapman
- All-Rounders: Iftikhar Ahmed, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers: Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Mohammad Wasim
- Captain: Tim Seifert
- Vice-Captain: Tim Southee