NZ vs PAK Prediction & Possible Playing 11 Of 1st T20I 2025

Check Full Prediction details of the 1st T20I between New Zealand & Pakistan

_{Deepansh Bajaj} _{March 15, 2025}

New Zealand and Pakistan are set to clash in a five-match T20I series just a week after the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy. New Zealand finished as the runners-up in the tournament while the hosts Pakistan failed to win a game. Both teams now look forward to preparing for the Men's T20 World Cup slated to be held in India & Sri Lanka next year.

NZ vs PAK Match Details

Day & Date: Sunday, 16th March 2025

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Timings: 6:45 AM (IST)

NZ vs PAK Live Score

NZ vs PAK Head-To-Head Records

Categories	New Zealand	Pakistan
Matches Played	44	44
Matches Won	19	23
Tied	0	0
No Result	2	2

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch will suit the faster bowlers with the new ball as some swing & seam movement is expected. Once the ball gets older the batters will enjoy batting on the surface. The team that wins the toss will look to field first.

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

The weather in Christchurch will be good for playing cricket. There are no chances of rain, and the temperature will hover around 26°C.

NZ vs PAK Win Prediction

Pakistan has a slight edge over New Zealand in the T20I format but, the Kiwis too have a great record at home while playing in the T20Is hence, both teams have a 50-50 opportunity of winning this match.

NZ vs PAK Possible Playing 11

New Zealand (NZ)- Tim Seifert(wk), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Michael Bracewell (c), Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears

Pakistan (PAK)- Mohammad Haris (wk), Usman Khan, Salman Ali Agha (C), Shadab Khan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Sufyan Moqim