PAK vs NZ 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Pakistan will be locking horns against New Zealand for their 2nd T20I encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore yet again in order to stretch their advantage to 2-0. However, on the other side, the Kiwis will be looking for vengeance after being brushed aside mercilessly in the previous showdown. Ahead of this matchup, let us take a detailed look at the team news, predicted playing XI, weather report, and much more.
Pakistan beat New Zealand by 88 runs on Friday at the same venue. Not only did the bowling department of Pakistan dismantle the away side under 100 runs inside 16 overs but even went on to score 182 runs on the scoreboard even when Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan got out early.
New Zealand entered this series with an inexperienced and young bunch of players whose voids were out in the open against a veteran-Pakistan side. Not only did the Kiwis lose 7 wickets to the fast bowlers of Pakistan but no batsman was even able to score 35 runs. If they are to bounce back in the 2nd T20I, they will be required to counter-attack the raw pace of Pakistani bowlers since the early overs in the powerplay.
Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20 Match Live Streaming
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PAK vs NZ Match Toss Prediction
Given that the fast bowlers get plenty of movement with the new ball, both captains will be looking to field first after winning the toss.
PAK vs NZ Pitch Report
In PItch at Gaddafi Stadium, while the fast bowlers will get lateral movement from the surface, spinners can prove to be expensive in the middle overs. However, the batsmen once set are able to time the ball perfectly to what we saw previously.
Lahore Weather Report
Once again there are no chances of rain as the weather will be ideal for a perfect day of cricket. The temperature will be around 32 degrees as humidity will peak at around 34%.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20 Match 2023
Pakistan Team News & Playing 11
PAK Team News
Given that fast bowlers managed to take 7 out of the 10 wickets in the 1st T20I for the home side, Ihsanullah can be brought into the starting XI to provide an extra bowler in place of Iftikhar Ahmed. Apart from this, there seem to be no other changes being forced in the starting XI of the home side.
PAK Key Players
- Fakhar Zaman: Having scored 47 runs off 34 balls, smashing 4 boundaries and 2 maximums, Zaman showed just how well he can lead the batting unit even when the likes of Babar and Rizwan fall prey early.
- Shaheen Afridi: Having got only 2 overs to bowl with the new ball, Afridi managed to take one wicket and conceded only 11 runs. If Pakistan does end up bowling first in the 2nd T20I, Afridi is most likely to bowl his quota of 4 overs.
- Haris Rauf: Taking 4 wickets in just 21 balls in the first game, Rauf was a big reason why Pakistan cruised to victory. In the 2nd T20I as well, this 30-year-old pacer will be used in the middle overs to get crucial wickets.
PAK Team Form
Although Pakistan has lost 3 out of their last 5 T20I games yet their most recent win came with all of their marquee players on the field, by 88 runs in Lahore. They are currently on a 2-game winning streak.
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Pakistan Predicted Playing 11
Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Rizwan (Wk), Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub, Zaman Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Ihsanullah
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
NZ Team News
Now that we know how exponential fast bowlers will be on this wicket in Lahore, Henry Shipley could replace Rachin Ravindra to provide the Kiwis with an added option of a fast bowler in the latter overs. Dane Cleaver could be another batting option that the away side can look towards.
NZ Key Players
- Daryl Mitchell: He has scored 267 runs in his last 10 games for NZ and even managed to get off to a good start scoring 11 runs off just 4 balls before getting dismissed in the previous encounter.
- Adam Milne: Being one of the most experienced bowlers in this squad of NZ, Milne would be looking to take wickets in the 2nd T20I but will also be looking to be economical as we went on conceding 51 runs in 4 overs previously.
- Mark Chapman: Having shown just how well he can hit the ball if he sticks through the latter overs in an inning, Chapman will be key in providing the Kiwis a quality finish against a fierce bowling attack of Pakistan.
NZ Team Form
The Kiwis have also won just 2 of their last five T20Is. Having lost their previous game by 88 runs, the away side will be keen on earning their pride back in the upcoming encounter by getting off to a good start since the early moments.
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Tom Latham (C), Benjamin Lister, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Rachin Ravindra, Chad Bowes, James Neesham, Dane Cleaver (Wk), Daryl Mitchell
Pakistan vs New Zealand Head to Head
Pakistan has beaten New Zealand in their last three consecutive meetings now, and 4 out of the last 5. What’s even more interesting is that all 3 of these 3 mentioned wins have come in dominating fashion. Moreover, they also hold the lead in the overall head-to-head record in T20I against the Kiwis.
PAK vs NZ Head to Head Stats in T20
| |
Matches Played |
PAK Won |
NZ Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
30 |
19 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Pakistan vs New Zealand Betting Odds
The bookmakers have clearly made Pakistan the clear-cut favorite to win the 2nd T20I in Lahore as well. Pakistan has betting odds of 1.33 as compared to NZ’s 3.40.
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Who will win Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20 Match?
As we might know up to this point that the opening batsmen of both teams will have to take their time to settle in as the pacers will get unexpected bounce and swing with the new ball. Lastly, both teams could look to enter the upcoming game with an extra bowling option, while a score of 170+ seems like a highly competitive total at this venue.
🏆 Pakistan vs New Zealand Prediction
New Zealand has the assets to win this series yet the rigid bowling unit of Pakistan seems to be too much of a task for the Kiwis. With the likes of Ihsanullah not being used, the home side managed to secure an 88-run victory previously. Pakistan even showcased their batting depth as they scored over 180 runs despite Rizwan and Babar getting out early. This is just why we predict Pakistan to take a 2-0 advantage against New Zealand in Lahore on Saturday.
Apr 15, 2023
21:30 IST / 16:00 GMT
Gaddafi Stadium - Lahore, Pakistan
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