NZ vs PAK Match Preview: Head-to-Head, Team Form & Key Stats: After a dominant performance in the T20I series, New Zealand is looking good with a fresh squad for ODI series against Pakistan. New Zealand won the T20I series 4-1 and gave nothing to Pakistan leaving one match which was saved by Hasan Nawaz’s individual brilliance. New Zealand have included Nick Kelly and Mohammad Abbas to make their debut for New Zealand against Pakistan. Regular keeper Tom Latham is out injured and Henry Nicholls will be batting at number four. Mitchell Santner is also busy with Mumbai Indians so, Micheal Bracewell will be leading the side.
Pakistan have a big boost in their squad with the return of big players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Nasheem Shah to the squad. Pakistan struggled under Agha Salman’s captaincy in the T20I series and will look to give a dominant performance to New Zealand after strengthening their squad. This match will be played at McLean Park, Napier which is a good venue for pacers. NZ vs PAK will be live telecasted on Sony Sports Network and FanCode and SonyLiv app and website.
NZ vs PAK Match 1st ODI Details
| League | Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025 |
| Match | New Zealand vs Pakistan, Match 1st ODI |
| Time | 3:30 AM IST, Saturday, March 29, 2025 |
| Venue | McLean Park, Napier |
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction 2025: Small League & Grand League Teams
We have outlined the top fantasy picks for you to consider adding to your dream11 team for today’s match. If you’re interested in participating in mega leagues on Dream11, take a look at our Dream11 Grand League Team below to finalize your Dream11 team.
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Small League Team
Best Captain & Vice-Captain Picks for Small Leagues
- Michael Bracewell
- Salman Agha
- Jacob Duffy
- Will Young
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Grand League Team
Grand League Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Willaim O’Rourke
- Mohammad Abbas
- Daryl Mitchell
- Naseem Shah
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report & Weather Forecast – McLean Park, Napier
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 17-19°C Light Rain |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 68% Humidity with 10-15% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average Scoring |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Pacers Initially |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 112 |
The weather will be pleasant at Napier, New Zealand with a normal temperature of 17-19°C. There are chances of light rain during the hours of the match with a 10-20 percent chance of rain. However this will not affect the overs of the match. The average score of this venue is 239 indicating a good score.
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats & Past Performance Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
| New Zealand | 54 |
| Pakistan | 61 |
NZ vs PAK Probable Playing 11 & Team Lineups for Dream11
| New Zealand | Pakistan |
| Will Young | Abdullah Shafique |
| Nick Kelly | Imam-ul-Haq |
| Mark Chapman | Babar Azam |
| Daryl Mitchell | Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk) |
| Henry Nicholls | Salman Agha |
| Mitchell Hay (wk) | Khushdil Shah |
| Michael Bracewell (c) | Tayyab Tahir |
| Nathan Smith | Mohammad Wasim |
| Will O’Rourke | Naseem Shah |
| Jacob Duffy | Mohammad Ali |
| Ben Sears | Sufiyan Muqeem |
NZ vs PAK Injury Updates & Player Availability News
- New Zealand: Tom Latham is injured
- Pakistan: ❌ No injuries reported
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