Discover who is most likely to win the first T20 match between Pak vs NZ. Get insights with toss prediction, head-to-head statistics, playing 11 predictions, live scores, betting rates, and winning percentages.
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Betting Tips
- From Pakistan’s side, Babar Azam has scored 412 runs against the Kiwis. Babar also holds the record for the highest score at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore with an 87*. On the other hand, Ihsanullah, in his first T20 series against Afghanistan, was the highest wicket-taker with six wickets. In the opening T20I matchup with New Zealand, we anticipate the young bowler to take around 2 wickets.
- Against Pakistan, when Daryl Mitchell last assumed leadership with the bat, he smashed a fantastic score of 53* and scored 183 runs in 2023 alone. Adam Milne, on the other hand, has taken the most wickets.
- Given Milne’s ability to generate swing with the new ball, we anticipate him to claim over 2 wickets against Pakistan on Friday in Lahore.
Live Match Odds |
1XBET | PARIMATCH | BETWAY |
PAK | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.444 |
NZ | 2.875 | 2.88 | 2.750 |
Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting
The first game of their five-game Twenty20 International series between Pakistan and New Zealand will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. NZ will be aiming to get off to a strong start despite the fact that the home team is expected to be back at full strength after losing their previous series against Afghanistan.
For this T20I series, Pakistan will welcome players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Saim Ayyub, Ihsanullah, Imad Wasim, and Zaman Khan from Pakistan’s previous series against Afghanistan in the UAE have also retained their place in the squad.
The majority of New Zealand’s top players are now competing in the IPL. So, the team’s young guns have made their way into the squad. However, facing a star-studded Pakistan team, James Neesham, Adam Milne, and Tom Latham will all be required to lead from the front.
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Pak vs NZ Match Toss Prediction
At this stadium, the teams that have batted first have won 67% of the games. So, Both captains will want to bat first.
Pak vs NZ, Pitch Report
On Lahore’s pitch, with the new ball, quick bowlers can be quite effective and will almost certainly receive assistance in taking early wickets. Top-order batters, on the other hand, will need to take their time to adjust.
Lahore Weather Report
There are no chances of rain. The humidity will reach a peak of around 30%, and the temperature will be around 38 degrees.
Pak vs NZ Prediction
Pakistan seems to have the upper hand on paper, but New Zealand is in excellent form after defeating Sri Lanka 2-1 in their recent T20I series. Coming to the playing XI, Pakistan has the more experienced unit. They also have individuals like Rizwan, Babar, and Shaheen back in action. For this reason alone, we think Pakistan will defeat New Zealand to take the series’ early lead.
Final Thoughts
Pakistan are favorites to beat New Zealand at the odds of 1.36.