The cricketing action continues to heat up as New Zealand takes on Pakistan in the first match of the 5 T20I Series, 2024 at Eden Park, Auckland on 12th January at 11:40 AM IST. The clash promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to make a strong start in the series.
Match Information
- Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st T20I
- Date: 12th January, 2024
- Time: 11:40 AM IST
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Team Performance and Head-to-Head
In their last four games, Pakistan has won one and lost three, while New Zealand boasts a record of three wins and one loss. The head-to-head stats over 34 matches reveal that New Zealand’s batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Pakistan’s all-rounders have been the leading contributors.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions at Eden Park, Auckland
Eden Park is known for its balanced pitch, with an average 1st innings score of 161 runs in the last 20 matches. The toss might not play a decisive role, as both batting and bowling teams have enjoyed success here. The weather forecast suggests a temperature of around 19°C with 78% humidity and winds at a speed of 2.5 m/s.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been highly successful at Eden Park, claiming 80% of the total wickets. Considering this, it’s advisable to include pace bowlers in your Dream11 team.
Dream11 Player Analysis
- Mohammad Rizwan: A top-order right-handed batter and wicket-keeper, Rizwan boasts an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games.
- Finn Allen: The wicket-keeper with an average of 62 match fantasy points, Allen is a top-order, right-handed batter.
- Babar Azam: A high-risk, high-reward pick, Azam has an average of 43 match fantasy points and a fantasy rating of 7.9.
Top Bowler Picks
- Adam Milne: A differential pick with an average of 42 match fantasy points, Milne is a right-arm fast bowler.
- Haris Rauf: A consistent performer with an average of 45 match fantasy points, Rauf is a right-arm fast bowler.
- Shaheen Afridi: A reliable left-arm fast bowler, Afridi maintains an average of 49 match fantasy points.
Top All-Rounder Picks
- Iftikhar Ahmed: A consistent performer with an average of 112 match fantasy points, Ahmed is a top-order right-handed batter.
- Mitchell Santner: An all-rounder with an average of 58 match fantasy points, Santner is a left-handed batter.
- Daryl Mitchell: A good-to-have player with an average of 36 match fantasy points, Mitchell is a top-order right-handed batter.
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Captain: Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Finn Allen
- Vice-Captain: Babar Azam, Tim Seifert
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.
Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals (PR vs PRC), Match 3 Preview
In another cricketing spectacle, Paarl Royals will take on Pretoria Capitals in the 3rd game of the SA20 League, 2024 at Boland Park, Paarl, also on 12th January but at 09:00 PM IST.
Match Information
- Match: Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals, Match 3
- Date: 12th January, 2024
- Time: 09:00 PM IST
- Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
Team Performance and Head-to-Head
Pretoria Capitals, playing their first game of the season, have a solid record with three wins in their last five games. Paarl Royals, also playing their season opener, have won two and lost two in their last four encounters.
Points Table
The SA20 League, 2024 points table is taking shape with JSK and SUNE leading the pack. Both Paarl Royals and Pretoria Capitals are yet to play a game, leaving them at the bottom for now.
Head-to-Head and Pitch Conditions
The two teams last clashed in the 1st Semi-Final of the SA20 League, 2023, where Andile Phehlukwayo and Rilee Rossouw starred for Paarl Royals and Pretoria Capitals, respectively. Boland Park has seen an average 1st innings score of 148 runs, with the venue favoring both pacers and spinners.
Dream11 Player Analysis
- Jos Buttler: A top-order right-handed batter and wicket-keeper, Buttler averages 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games.
- Phil Salt: A high-risk, high-reward pick, Salt averages 79 match fantasy points and has a fantasy rating of 8.5.
- Evan Jones: A consistent performer with an average of 44 match fantasy points, Jones is a right-handed batter.
Top Bowler Picks
- Adil Rashid: A reliable leg-break bowler, Rashid averages 41 match fantasy points.
- Tabraiz Shamsi: A left-arm chinaman bowler, Shamsi can be a punt pick with an average of 33 match fantasy points.
- Bjorn Fortuin: A slow left-arm orthodox bowler, Fortuin is a good-to-have player with an average of 42 match fantasy points.
Top All-Rounder Picks
- James Neesham: A left-handed batter, Neesham averages 67 match fantasy points and is a good pick for your Dream11 Team.
- Wayne Parnell: A left-arm medium-fast bowler, Parnell averages 53 match fantasy points and is a consistent performer.
- Andile Phehlukwayo: A right-arm fast-medium bowler, Phehlukwayo averages 50 match fantasy points.
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Captain: Andile Phehlukwayo, Jos Buttler, James Neesham
- Vice-Captain: Wayne Parnell, Phil Salt
Squads
Pretoria Capitals (PRC) Squad: Rilee Rossouw, Wayne Parnell, Paul Stirling, Adil Rashid, Colin Ingram, James Neesham, Hardus Viljoen, Theunis de Bruyn, Corbin Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon, Anrich Nortje, Senuran Muthusamy, Kyle Verreynne, Phil Salt, Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, Will Jacks, Shane Dadswell, Tiaan van Vuuren, Matthew Roger Boast and Steve Stolk.
Paarl Royals (PR) Squad: David Miller, Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dane Vilas, Ferisco Adams, Wihan Lubbe, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Fabian Allen, Bjorn Fortuin, Keith Dudgeon, Obed McCoy, Lorcan Tucker, Mitchell van Buuren, Codi Yusuf, Evan Jones, John Turner and Nqabayomzi Peter.
Dream11 Team Today
- Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler
- Batter: Colin Ingram
- All-Rounders: James Neesham, Evan Jones, Andile Phehlukwayo, Wihan Lubbe
- Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Wayne Parnell, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bjorn Fortuin, John Turner
- Captain: Andile Phehlukwayo
- Vice-Captain: Wayne Parnell
As cricket enthusiasts gear up for these exciting clashes, fantasy cricket players can look forward to a challenging yet rewarding experience in the Dream11 arena. Stay tuned for the thrill and unpredictability that these matches are sure to bring!