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PAK vs NZ, Match Winner Prediction: Pakistan is all set to host New Zealand and South Africa in a four match ODI tri series, where the 1st ODI match will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand. This match will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 8th of February at 2:30 PM IST.
Pakistan
Pakistan will face New Zealand on their favorite Lahore pitch in a thrilling match. Through this exciting tri-series, both teams are preparing for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Babar Azam will lead as captain, while Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hasnain will come as top batters. Whereas Khushdil Shah and Saud Shakeel will play as all rounder.
Khushdil Shah will lead the bowling attack with the contributions of Ben Sears and Shaheen Afridi.
New Zealand
On the other hand, New Zealand will play the first ODI match against Pakistan, which will help them prepare for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Tom Latham handles the captaincy whereas Kane Williamson will play as vice-captain.
Lockie Ferguson will lead the bowling attack, with the contribution from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips.
The first ODI match will be important for both teams. As we know, Pakistan will play the match at their home ground, so it will be a challenge for New Zealand to dominate PAK at their home ground.
PAK vs NZ Match Details
| League | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | PAK vs NZ, 1st ODI |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST, Saturday, 6th February |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore |
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch And Weather Report
At Gaddafi Stadium, the pitch is suited for batters. This pitch will offer a flat surface which helps batters to set high scores. Pacers are likely to get early movement on the flat surface, while spinners will come in the game after the first inning. Here, a total of 72 ODI matches were played, where the chasing team won 36 times. Therefore the team that won the toss will prefer to bat first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 22-18°C Clear |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 30-50% Humidity with 00% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Pacers |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Batting Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Avg 1st Innings Score | 250-270 |
Gaddafi Stadium ODI Records
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 72 |
| Matches won batting first | 36 |
| Matches won bowling first | 34 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 252 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 216 |
| Highest total recorded | 375/3 (50 Ovs) By PAK vs ZIM |
| Lowest total recorded | 75/10 (22.5 Ovs) By PAK vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 349/4 (49 Ovs) By PAK vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 170/8 (40 Ovs) By WI vs PAK |
PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records in ODI
| Total | 116 |
|---|---|
| Won by PAK | 61 |
| Won by NZ | 51 |
| Home Won by PAK | 22 |
| Home Won by NZ | 31 |
| No Result | 03 |
| Tied | 01 |
PAK vs NZ Today’s Probable 11
| Pakistan (PAK) | New Zealand (NZ) |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | Tom Latham (wk) |
| Babar Azam (c) | Kane Williamson (c) |
| Fakhar Zaman | Mitchell Santner |
| Mohammad Hasnain | Michael Bracewell |
| Naseem Shah | Mark Chapman |
| Faheem Ashraf/ A Salman | Devon Conway |
| Khushdil Shah | Lockie Ferguson |
| Saud Shakeel | Matt Henry |
| Kamran Ghulam | Daryl Mitchell |
| Abrar Ahmed | William O’Rourke |
| Shaheen Afridi | Glenn Phillips |
Most Probable Players
Top Batters
Babar Azam
- Babar Azam is a right -hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played 123 ODI Matches and scored a total of 5957 runs with an average of 56.73, and highest score is 158.
- Babar Azam played a total of two innings at Gaddafi Stadium and 122 runs, his highest score at this pitch is 67.
Fakhar Zaman
- Fakhar Zaman is a left-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played 82 ODI Matches and scored a total of 3492 runs with an average of 46.56, and highest score is 210.
- Fakhar Zaman played a total of 12 matches at Gaddafi Stadium and scored 261 runs, his highest score at this stadium is 61.
Also keep your eyes on – Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah.
Kane Williamson
- Kane Williamson is a right-hand batsman, known for his consistent batting.
- He has played a total of 165 ODI matches and scored 6810 runs with an average of 48.64, and his highest score is 148.
Tom Latham
- Tom Latham is a left-hand batsman and a top order batter.
- He has played 149 ODI Matches and scored a total of 4100 runs with an average of 34.35, and highest score is 145.
Also keep eyes on – Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner.
Top Bowlers
Shaheen Afridi
- Shaheen Afridi left-arm, fast bowling.
- He has played a total of 59 ODI matches and took 119 wickets.
- Since 2023, Shaheen Afridi is the second-highest wicket-taker (57 in 27 ODI)
Also keep eyes on Khushdil Shah.
Lockie Ferguson
- Lockie Ferguson is a right-hand batsman and known for his right-arm fast bowling.
- He has played a total of 65 ODI matches and took 99 wickets.
Also keep eyes on – Matt Henry.
PAK vs NZ Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bat First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | PAK | Batting | 55-60 | 250-280 | PAK |
| Scenario 2 | NZ | Batting | 50-55 | 220-250 | PAK |
FAQs
Who will win today’s ODI match?
As we know Pakistan is playing at their home ground, players like Babar Azam hit 2 hundreds and 2 fifties in 5 ODI matches. So PAK will win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of PAK vs NZ?
PAK has played a total of 116 matches with 61 wins, On the other side NZ has played a total of 116 matches with 51 wins.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Babar Azam, Matt Henry and Kane Williamson.
Who will win the toss in today’s Match?
PAK will win the toss in today’s match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your prediction. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
