New Zealand will face Pakistan in an ODI match on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 3:30 AM IST. The game will be held at McLean Park, Napier. This clash follows a thrilling T20 series where New Zealand dominated with a 4-1 win. Despite their struggles in the T20 format, Pakistan will aim to bounce back in the longer format. Both teams will be looking for a strong start, promising fans an exciting contest.
In this article, we have shared the best Dream11 prediction for the NZ vs PAK Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025, 1st ODI. We have also provided the probable playing XI, squads, pitch report, and other details to help you choose the best Dream11 team.
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NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025
Wicketkeepers– M Rizwan
Batters–B Azam, D Mitchell (VC), W Young
All-rounders– M Bracewell, A Salman (C), K Shah, F Ashraf
Bowlers– J Duffy,N Shah, W O’Rourke
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report 1st ODI of Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025
This is a batting-friendly pitch. A total of 49 matches have been played here, with the team batting first winning 19 matches and the team bowling first winning 26 matches. The average score on this pitch is 235. Winning the toss and choosing to bat first would be a good decision.
NZ vs PAK 1st ODI Weather Report
The weather in Napier, New Zealand, is expected to be clear on the match day. The temperature will be around 16°C, with 71% humidity and a light wind speed of 1.9 km/h. The visibility will be 10 km, and there is no chance of rain during the game.
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NZ vs PAK 1st ODI Dream11 Team Top Captain & Vice Captain Choices
1. S A Agha– Salman Ali Agha is the top run-scorer in the series so far, with 115 runs in three matches. He scored an unbeaten 51 in the last match and earlier made 46 and 18. In addition to his batting, he can also contribute with the ball as a part-time spinner. You can choose him as the captain of your fantasy team.
2. J Duffy– Jacob Duffy is the highest wicket-taker in the series so far, with seven wickets in three matches. He has taken 12 wickets in seven innings against Pakistan. He picked up four wickets in the first match, two in the second, and one in the third. He is a good choice for fantasy cricket teams, and you can make him the vice-captain of your team.
3. Will O’Rourke–The tall New Zealand pacer William O’Rourke bowled a few economical spells in the T20I series. He could deliver a match-winning performance in the upcoming game. You can make him the vice-captain of your team.
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NZ vs PAK 1st ODI Injury Updates
There are no injury updates from either team.
NZ vs PAK 1st ODI Possible Playing XI
New Zealand: Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Nathan Smith, William O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Abdullah Shafique, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr
NZ vs PAK 1st ODI Match Prediction- Who Will Win?
New Zealand are expected to win the Match 14 in the league. Their balanced squad and strong bowling unit give them an advantage, making them the strong favorites for this game.
