New Zealand vs Pakistan, Tri-Nation Series, 2nd T20I - Cricket Match Prediction, Where To Watch, Fantasy XI Tips, and Probable XI

New Zealand vs Pakistan will fight against each other in the second match of the T20I tri-series on Saturday, October 8. 

NZ vs PAK Match Preview: 

After defeating Bangladesh in the first match of the tri-series, Pakistan will lock horns against the home side New Zealand in the second match of the series on Saturday, October 08. 

In the first match, Pakistan bowlers scrambled Bangladesh batting line-up to 146/8 and won the game by 21 runs. Mohammad Wasim scalped three wickets, Mohammad Nawaz put down two Bangladeshi batters, Dahani, Rauf and Shadab took one wicket each.

Earlier in the first inning, Pakistan's star batter Mohammad Rizwan struck another fine half-century 78 balls off 50 deliveries with 7 fours and 2 sixes. Shah Mahmood also played well and scored 31 runs off 22 balls, skipper Babar Azam (22) played slow innings that helped the team score 167/5.

On the other hand, New Zealand heard bad news later after their star all-rounder Daryl Mitchell got injured and has been ruled out of the tri-series & T20 World Cup.  

Despite a big blow in the form of Mitchell, the Blackcaps look composed of experienced skipper Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill, who will try to tie loose ends, putting themselves in the form ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Apart from them, the home team has Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, and James Neesham to maintain some balance in the middle order.

Kiwi bowling looks much more composed under Trent Boult, who was the leading wicket-taker (10 in 3 matches) will trouble Pakistani batters during powerplay and Death overs, also Tim Southee and speedster Lockie Ferguson will knock heads of opponents with their swing and pace. Whereas, Ish Sodhi will hold the spin attack. 

NZ vs PAK: Match Details

• Date – Saturday, October 08, 2022
• Time – 11:30 AM IST
• Venue – Hagley Oval, Christchurch

NZ vs PAK: Where to watch?

New Zealand vs Pakistan, the 2nd T20I match will be broadcasted by Amazon Prime Video.

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head:

• Total – 25
• Pakistan – 15
• New Zealand – 10
• No Result – 00

NZ vs PAK Team News:

Daryl Mitchell was ruled out of the tri-series due to injury and Mitchell Santner also opted his name out of the series due to paternity leave.

Who Will Win Today's Cricket Match: Today's Match Prediction? NZ vs PAK

New Zealand playing under home conditions will have an upper edge and will play as favorites to will the clash against Pakistan. 

  NZ vs PAK Probable Playing XI:

• Pakistan – Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(wk), Shan Masood, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Shahnawaz Dahani
• New Zealand – Kane Williamson(c), Martin Guptill, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips(wk), James Neesham, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee 

Also Read: T20 WC Schedule & squads 2022

NZ vs PAK Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keeper – Mohammad Rizwan, Devon Conway 
• Batters –  Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill 
• All-rounders –  Shadab Khan, James Neesham, Mohammad Nawaz
• Bowlers – Haris Rauf, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi