NZ
New Zealand
PAK
Pakistan
Our Pick New Zealand are favourites to win
Even though Pakistan managed to stretch the 1st Test to last session of the match, they shouldn’t be too proud of their performance. Things are not looking good for the visitors but we know that they’re a very unpredictable team.
Can they surprise the hosts and level the series 1-1 or will the New Zealand continue their dominance in Test cricket. Watch as New Zealand host Pakistan for the final Test at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The match is scheduled to get underway at 11:00 AM local time
Results of the first Test wasn't too different from what we expected. Pakistan was always going to struggle against this quality New Zealand side.
Babar Azam has started training with the Pakistan team but his availability for the second Test is still in doubt. Without him, we don't see Pakistan challenging New Zealand in the match.
Pakistan's batting has been a real issue. They've always struggled against quality bowling and same was the case in the First Test.
Yes, Faheem Ashraf, Fawad Alarm and Mohammed Rizwan did got some runs but we have serious doubts about them delivering consistent performances. Also, players like Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Shan Masood and Harris Sohail didn't looked comfortable at the crease.
In the bowling department, they have some good bowlers in Shaheen Afridi, Nadeem Shah Yasir Shah and Mohammed Abbas that can trouble theNew Zealand batsmen. However, they'll need their batsmen to step if they're to level the series against the No -1 Test team.
For New Zealand, they've been simply outstanding in the last few years. They've almost been unbeatable in their home conditions and why not when you have players like Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, Tom Blundell and BJ Watling in their batting department.
When it comes to the bowling, they're among the most fearsome bowling unit in the world with Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry. .
New Zealand is a far superior team and playing in their home conditions. They're big favourites to win the match.
The series telecast live on PTV Sports in Pakistan while ESPN+ will broadcast the series in the USA, and Supersport have the rights for in South Africa.
Live Streaming: The match will be streamed live Fancode app in India.
Chasing has never been easy in New Zealand. Both skippers will be looking to win the toss and bat.
There will be some clouds around but the weather generally looks good for most part of the match
The pitches in New are good for batting but the bowlers will have plenty of assistance to work with.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for New Zealand Vs Pakistan 2nd Test
Neil Wagner has been ruled out for the second Test due to a fractured toe. Instead, Matt Henry has been added to the New Zealand squad.
New Zealand have been in too form after series wins over India and West Indies. They're 1-0 up against Pakistan in the 2 match series.
Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (wk), Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Trent Boult
Babar Azam has started training with the Pakistan team but his availability for the second Test is still doubtful as there has not been any official confirmation about his recovery.
Pakistan in Tests have not been in good form as they only managed to win a single Test in 2020. They are 1-0 down in the series and have a massive task of saving the series.
Shan Masood, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Mohammed Rizwan(c&wk), Fawad Alam, Haris Sohail/Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammed Abbas, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Yasir Shah
Pakistan have a great record against New Zealand but things have changed now and Pakistan are not the same side they used to be while New Zealand has transformed into a ruthless unit
| Matches Played | NZ Won | PAK Won | Tie | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 13 | 25 | 0 | 21 |
Pakistan batting looks vulnerable and against a quality New Zealand attack we expect them to struggle with the bat. Also New Zealand has a very strong batting line up that's in top form. For us, Pakistan need to play exceptionally well to challenge New Zealand who're red hot favourites to clean sweep the series.
Wicket-keeper
Mohammed Rizwan and BJ Watling at 8.5 are good choices from this section. Rizwan scored 50's in both innings of the first Test and is in good form while BJ Watling has been exceptional for New Zealand over the years and scored 73 in the first inning of the first Test.
Batsmen
Kane Williamson at 10.5, Tom Latham at 9.5, and Azhar Ali at 9.5 are good picks. Kane Williamson is the No 1 Test batter and scored a hundred in the last game. Tom Latham has also been sensational for New Zealand and notched up a top class 50 in the second inning of the last Test. Azhar Ali is the best Pakistani batsmen in the absence of Babar Azam.
All rounder
Faheem Ashraf at 8.5, Fawad Alam at 8.0 and Mitchell Santner at 8.0 are the all rounder in our team. Santner will be very handy with his left arm spin while Fawad Alam scored a hundred in the last match. He's a very capable spinner too. Faheem Ashraf too delivered a decent all round performance in the last match
Bowlers
Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Shaheen Afridi at 9.0 and will form a quality pace attack. All the above mentioned bowlers are in terrific form. Southee and Boult are one of the most fearsome bowling duo while Afridi is also a top class bowler
Captain/Vice Captain
Kane Williamson can be selected as the skipper while Tom Latham can be backed as his deputy.
Batsmen:Azhar Ali, Kane Williamson(C), Tom Latham (vc).
All Rounder:Mitchell Santner, Fawad Alam, Faheem Ashraf
Wicket Keeper:BJ Watling, Mohammed Rizwan
Bowler:Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Shaheen Afridi
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