In the 35th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, New Zealand (NZ) will take on Pakistan (PAK) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. After facing humiliating defeats in the last game against South Africa, New Zealand is looking to get back on the winning track. A loss here might rule them out of the race to the semifinals.
However, someone's loss is another's profit, and the same goes with Pakistan. After getting back on track by thrashing Bangladesh in the last game, Pakistan will look to continue their winning run. A win here will eliminate one of their competitors from the semi-final race. Though Pakistan has to work hard, this might be their toughest game till now.
NZ vs PAK: Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs. Pakistan, 35th Match, ODI World Cup 2023
Venue: M.Chinnaswamy, Bangalore
Date & Time: Saturday, November 4, 10:00 AM (IST)
Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
NZ vs PAK: Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been a batting paradise in the last few years. These pitches, made of red soil, typically offer initial assistance to pacers, with spinners gaining prominence as the game progresses. However, some venues with red soil wickets have also been known to favour the batters, making the M Chinnaswamy Stadium one such venue.
The venue has hosted 28 ODIs, with an average first-inning score of 260. Teams have had an equal share of wins when batting first or chasing. Captains might be enticed to bat first, especially considering the expected rain during the second inning, while also being tempted to bowl first due to the early start.
NZ vs PAK: Weather Report
AccuWeather estimates a 51 per cent chance of 2.4mm of precipitation at 2 PM IST, along with a 56 per cent chance of a thunderstorm at 5 PM IST, suggesting a potentially disrupted second half of play. According to the Weather Channel, there's a forecast for afternoon thunderstorms with a 100 per cent chance of rain, while temperatures are expected to hover around 25–27 °C during the match, indicating possible weather disruptions for the NZ vs. PAK match in Bengaluru.
NZ vs PAK: Head to Head
In ODI World Cup tournaments, New Zealand and Pakistan have crossed paths in nine matches. Among these encounters, New Zealand secured victory in two games, while Pakistan emerged triumphant on seven occasions.
Matches Played | 9 |
New Zealand Won | 2 |
Pakistan Won | 7 |
Tie | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
NZ vs PAK: Probable Playing XI
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young/Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, and Trent Boult
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim, and Haris Rauf
NZ vs PAK: Dream 11 Fantasy Teams
Grand League
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batter: Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell, Abdullah Shafique
Allrounder: Mitchell Santner, Iftikhar Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra (C)
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Shaheen Afridi (VC), Haris Rauf, and Mohammed Wasim Jr.
Head to Head
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Devon Conway (C)
Batter: Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell, Abdullah Shafique, and Will Young
Allrounder: Glenn Philips, Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Shaheen Afridi (VC), Haris Rauf
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