Pakistan will face New Zealand on Wednesday, 19 February 2025, at 02:30 PM IST in the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament will be held from 19 February to 9 March 2025 and will feature the top eight ranked men’s national teams. Group A includes Pakistan, India, and New Zealand, while Group B consists of Australia, England, Afghanistan, and South Africa. Mohammad Rizwan will captain Pakistan, and Santner will lead New Zealand. The two teams recently played in an ODI Tri-Series, where New Zealand won the final against Pakistan.
In this article, we have provided the best Dream11 prediction for the New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st match of the Champions Trophy 2025. We have also listed the probable playing XI, squads, pitch report, and other details to help you choose the best combination for your Dream11 team.
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PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Match 01 of Champions Trophy 2025
- Wicketkeeper– D Conway, M Rizwan
- Batters– K Williamson (C), B Azam, D Mitchell, F Zaman
- All-rounders– M Bracewell, A Salman (VC), M Santnar
- Bowlers– M Henry, S Afridi
PAK vs NZ Pitch Report Match 01 of Champions Trophy 2025
The pitch has good bounce, and batters generally enjoy the surface. Fast bowlers get help in the early stages, while spinners find assistance as the match progresses. Considering the conditions, the team winning the toss should choose to bowl first. The average score is 250.
PAK vs NZ Weather Report Match 01 of Champions Trophy 2025
The weather in Karachi is hazy. The temperature on match day is expected to be around 22°C, with 37% humidity and a wind speed of 9.9 km/h. The visibility is 4 KM. There is a 0% chance of rain during the game.
PAK vs NZ Match 01 Dream11 Team Top Captain & Vice Captain Choices
1. K Williamson – The legendary Kiwi batter is one of the top performers for New Zealand. Williamson has scored 7,035 runs in 168 ODI matches. He will be a key player in this match, and you can choose him as the captain of your fantasy team.
2. A Salman – Pakistan’s star batting all-rounder and vice-captain, Salman Agha, was in great form in the previous tri-nation series. He scored 219 runs in the tournament. He also bowls spin, making him a valuable all-rounder. You can choose him as the vice-captain of your fantasy team.
3. M Henry – Matt Henry has been bowling well in this format and will be a good budget pick for this match. Mohammad Rizwan scored 171 runs in the tri-nation series, with his best knock being an unbeaten 122*. He is also a key player to watch in today’s match.
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PAK vs NZ Match 01 Injury Updates
There is no injury update for both teams.
PAK vs NZ Match 01 Possible Playing XI
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Ali Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf.
New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson.
PAK vs NZ Match 01 Champions Trophy 2025 Squads
Pakistan – Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Khan, Saud Shakeel
New Zealand – Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William ORourke, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra
PAK vs NZ Match 01 Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction- Who Will Win?
Both teams will be eager to start the tournament with a win, but New Zealand is expected to have an advantage over Pakistan in the upcoming match. New Zealand has been in good form recently and is likely to win the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025.
