PAK vs NZ: New Zealand will lock horns against Pakistan in the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022-23 on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at National Stadium, Karachi.

Pakistan made an astounding start to three-match ODI series, having won the series opener convincingly by six wickets. Opting to bowl first, their bowlers wreaked havoc and restricted the Black Caps to a paltry total of 255 for the loss of nine wickets. Naseem Shah was the pick of the bowlers as he picked up a sensational five-wicket haul. Usama Mir also picked two crucial wickets.

As for New Zealand, Michael Bracewell and Tom Latham top scored for them, having scored 43 and 42 runs respectively. Glenn Phillips also contributed 37 runs while their other batters failed to breach the 30-run mark. For the visitors, Michael Bracewell picked two wickets while Tim Southee and Glenn Phillip got one.

Heading into this game, while the Men in Pakistan will look to extend their winning run and take an unassailable lead in the series, the Black Caps, meanwhile will look to bring the series at level. All in all, with some of the best white-ball batters taking the field against each other, a cracking game beckons in Karachi.

Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022-23.

PAK vs NZ Match Details

• Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI
• Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
• Time: 3:00 PM (IST) | 9:30 AM (GMT) | 2:30 PM (Local)
• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Pitch Report For PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI

The surface at Karachi will once again help the battets. As the game progresses, spinners will come into the game. For pacers, variation will be the key. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first. Anything around 280-300 will be the competitive total here.

Pitch Stats of National Stadium, Karachi For PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI

• Total matches played: 53
• Matches won batting first: 24
• Matches won bowling first: 27

• Average 1st Inns scores: 245
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 213

• Highest total recorded: 374/4 (50 Ov) by IND vs HK
• Lowest total recorded: 115/10 (38.2 Ov) by BAN vs PAK
• Highest score chased: 310/4 (46.5 Ov) by IND vs SL
• Lowest score defended: 153/10 (45.4 Ov) by WI-W vs PAK-W

Probable Playing XI For PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI

Pakistan Playing XI

Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Shahnawaz Dahani/Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah.

New Zealand Playing XI

Kane Williamson (C), Tom Latham (WK), Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Henry Shipley

Stats of Pakistan & New Zealand Form in Last 5 Matches

PAK vs NZ Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 2nd ODI

PAK vs NZ Captaincy Picks For 2nd ODI Between Pakistan vs New Zealand

• Babar Azam
• Devon Conway
• Naseem Shah

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 2nd ODI

Pakistan vs New Zealand – Fantasy Team 1

• Wicket-Keeper: Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan
• Batters: Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman
• All-Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Mohammad Nawaz
• Bowlers: Tim Southee, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

• Captain: Babar Azam
• Vice-Captain: Michael Bracewell

Pakistan vs New Zealand – Fantasy Team 2

• Wicket-Keeper: Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan
• Batters: Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Devon Conway, Fakhar Zaman
• All-Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Nawaz
• Bowlers: Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Naseem Shah

• Captain: Devon Conway
• Vice-Captain: Naseem Shah

PAK vs NZ Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

New Zealand is expected to win this match.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.