PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
A shorthanded New Zealand side fought hard to level the T20I series against a full-strength Pakistan side. After this comes the emphatic five-match ODI series beginning on the 27th of April at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium where the home team will look to avenge the Kiwis. Ahead of this action-packed matchup, let us take a detailed look at the predicted playing XI, team news, weather report, and much more.
Pakistan will be hoping to showcase their best form after they were previously beaten 2-1 by the same opponent earlier this year. Moreover, they weren’t even able to capture a victory in the T20I series despite winning the first two games. On Thursday, the Asian side will be looking to register a thumping win, knowing that the opposition team is relatively inexperienced.
New Zealand will be riding high on confidence after coming from behind to save the T20I series. Given that they were splendid in the 3 games against their Asian opponent, Tom Latham will be expecting his players to continue in the same manner. They are also on a 2-game winning streak in the ODIs.
Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI Match Live Streaming
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PAK vs NZ Match Toss Prediction
This wicket will get better for the batsmen as the game progresses, similar to what we saw in the 5th T20I. As a result of which, both captains will be looking to bowl first.
PAK vs NZ Pitch Report
Given that the boundaries are short and the outfield is pretty quick, it is highly likely that this will be a high-scoring game as well. Fast bowlers will get assistance until the shine wears off.
Rawalpindi Weather Report
The temperature will be around 23 degrees as the weather forecast suggests there to be clouds. While it won’t be humid, it seems to be a pleasant day to have a perfect match of cricket. That being said, expect rain to surely interrupt the play.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI Match 2023
Pakistan Team News & Playing 11
PAK Team News
Pakistan has added good players to their squad in the form of - Haris Sohail, Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, and Salman Ali Agha to kickstart the 50-over festivity. This indicates that Imam and Sohail are most likely to bring their expertise and experience to the starting XI.
PAK Key Players
- Babar Azam - The Pakistani captain is averaging 73 runs in his last 10 ODI games. Moreover, he would be looking for redemption after only scoring 19 runs in 18 balls in the decisive T20I.
- Mohammad Rizwan - The wicketkeeper-batsman scored a worthy 98-run inning the last time out when these two teams met at the same venue. Rizwan will be key in helping PAK reach a big total, especially given his ability to adapt as per the nature of the pitch.
- Haris Rauf - He took only 1 wicket in the three ODI Pakistan played against New Zealand earlier this year. However, in the recently concluded T20I series, Rauf took the most wickets - 11 in 5 games.
PAK Team Form
Looking to beat NZ, Pakistan will be looking to land a dominating hand since the first ball, especially after they failed to close out the T20I series. In their last two ODI games though, PAK was beaten by NZ by 2 wickets and 79 runs respectively.
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Pakistan Predicted Playing 11
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (Wk), Haris Sohail, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
NZ Team News
Tom Blundell and Henry Nicholls have joined the Kiwi squad ahead of this ODI series. However, Tom Latham will be expected to start the first ODI with the majority of the same players who took the field in the 5th T20I at the same venue on Monday.
NZ Key Players
- Mark Chapman - Seeming to be in the form of his life, Chapman is heading into the first ODI after knocking 104 runs in 57 balls, smashing 11 boundaries and 4 sixes against Pakistan at the same venue. For those unaware, Chapman had a tally of 290 runs consisting of two half-centuries and one century in five innings in the recently concluded T20 series.
- Blair Tickner - In the 5th T20I, Tickner took 3 wickets in his quota of 4 overs. Now when the right-arm medium-fast bowler will have 10 potential overs to bowl, he is most likely to use his slower balls at the death.
- Henry Shipley - Given that there will be some swing and bounce for the fast bowlers until the shine wears off, Shipley will be expected to take wickets with the new ball, especially to send the PAK opening pair into the dugout early.
NZ Team Form
The last time New Zealand played ODI cricket, it was against Srilanka wherein they won both games in dominating fashion. They are currently on a 2-game winning streak.
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Tom Latham (C) (Wk), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, James Neesham Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner
Pakistan vs New Zealand Head to Head
Pakistan holds the lead over the Kiwis in the head-to-head record in the 50-over format. Having locked horns in 110 matchups, the Men in Green have won 56 runs as compared to NZ’s
PAK vs NZ Head to Head Stats in ODI's
| |
Matches Played |
PAK Won |
NZ Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
110 |
56 |
50 |
1 |
3 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
Pakistan vs New Zealand Betting Odds
Despite not being able to close out the T20I series, the bookmakers have landed in favor of the home team to win the first ODI by narrow margins. Pakistan has a betting odds of 1.70 as compared to New Zealand’s 2.00.
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Who will win Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI Match?
It seems like both teams have explicit game-winners at their disposal. But in the longer format, Pakistan does seem to have a more experienced unit on paper. But as New Zealand showcased in the T20I series, their marquee players do deliver at their time of calling. But will their form continue in the ODIs as well?
🏆 Pakistan vs New Zealand Prediction
New Zealand is thoroughly aware of the nature of this wicket and how the weather can affect the pitch. However, since they do not have their marquee veterans at their disposal, Pakistan does seem to be a stronger unit on paper. Furthermore, with the likes of Imam and Haris Sohail joining the squad, the home side seems to have filled all of their voids. This is just why we predict Pakistan to beat New Zealand in the 1st ODi in Rawalpindi.
Apr 27, 2023
16:00 IST / 10:30 GMT
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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