PAK vs NZ: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for 2nd T20I

Pakistan will square off with New Zealand in the 2nd T20I of the series on Saturday. Pakistan registered a thumping 88 runs win in the 1st T20I to take an early lead of 1-0 in the series. New Zealand on the other hand, didn’t show any fight with the bat and eventually lost the series opener easily.

Match Details:

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: April 15th, at 9:30 PM IST and 9:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

What is the pitch report for PAK vs NZ, 2nd T20I?

The surface is purely made to assist the batters as we didn’t see any grass cover in the 1st T20I. There will be more carry and bounce than normal which keeps the fast bowlers interesting.

“@babarazam258 told me during the Pakistan innings that I will take 4⃣ wickets”@HarisRauf14 analyses his career-best figures ????#PAKvNZ | #CricketMubarak pic.twitter.com/rc9NkpCZS7

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 14, 2023

Recent form:

Pakistan: Won Won Lost Lost Lost

New Zealand: Lost Won Won Lost Lost

PAK vs NZ, 2nd T20I Probable Winners:

Pakistan are expected to win this match.

Sealed the deal ????

A perfect performance in the first T20I to register a dominant win ????#PAKvNZ | #CricketMubarak pic.twitter.com/AdyoQwzxOo

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 14, 2023

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for PAK vs NZ, 2nd T20I?

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi / Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

New Zealand

Tom Latham (c & wk), Chad Bowes, Dane Cleaver / Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Ben Lister

Injury Updates:

As of now the players are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for PAK vs NZ, 2nd T20I?

Top Pick – Batter

Saim Ayub didn’t show any nerves in the 1st T20I facing world-class bowlers with the likes of Matt Henry, Adam Milne, and Ish Sodhi. He scored 47 runs at a strike rate of 167.85.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

James Neesham is a wholehearted cricketer who always does his best across all the departments. He picked up a wicket and scored 15 runs in the 1st T20I.

Top Pick – Bowler

Haris Rauf did the magic with the ball in the 1st T20I, picking up 4 wickets at an economy of 5.14 and bagged the Player of the Match award.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Mohammad Rizwan was eyeing to manufacture shots in the 1st T20I which didn’t come out well as he was trapped in front for just 8 runs. One big knock is waiting from his willow.

X-Factor:

Imad Wasim is a mature cricketer and knows how to bring value to the team with his all-round abilities. He scored 16 runs and picked up 2 wickets in the 1st T20I.

Fielder of the Match in T20I 1 for a spectacular boundary run-out is Chad Bowes. Catch up on the scores at https://t.co/iWIkyEDppS and highlights in NZ on @skysportnz #PAKvNZ #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/31z0G70AQz

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) April 14, 2023

What are the fantasy suggested teams for PAK vs NZ, 2nd T20I?

1. Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell (vc), Saim Ayub, Chad Bowes, Shadab Khan, James Neesham, Imad Wasim, Adam Milne, Haris Rauf, Matt Henry

2. Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, James Neesham (vc), Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Matt Henry, Haris Rauf

From Pakistan, we, the fans along with the cricketing fraternity wish Kane Williamson, a soothing and rapid recovery. May we get to see you, marshalling the Kiwi troops on the field, soon. pic.twitter.com/fi3tHbwW0A

— The Shaheens Brigade (@ShaheensBrigade) April 14, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Pakistan played to their strength in the 1st T20I as they ticked all boxes that handed them a massive 88 runs win. The prolific open pair of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam departed without making a big score which didn’t make any difference for them as Fakhar Zaman and young prodigy Saim Ayub stood strong and added 79 runs for the 3rd wicket which bought the life for the game. With some late hitting from Faheem Ashraf, they surpassed the 180 run-mark. The bowlers got their tactics right with Haris Rauf chipping in with 4 wickets to bowl out the visitors for paltry 94 runs. They are likely to make subtle changes for this match.

New Zealand received a perfect welcome from Pakistan as they got humbled in the 1st T20I by 88 runs. Matt Henry’s hat trick didn’t make any impact on the game as their batters flopped entirely facing the real quality pace and spin bowling. Mark Chapman show resistance, scoring 34 runs at a strike rate of 125.92 however their frontline all-rounder James Neesham was pretty unlucky as he was caught at point. Not many players from the current squad have played much cricket in Pakistan and need to get utilized to the conditions as quickly as possible.