It’s always an exciting encounter between two of the best ODI teams in the world, Pakistan and New Zealand. Both opponents have faced each other in 116 One Day Internationals (ODIs). Pakistan leads the head-to-head record with 61 wins, while New Zealand has secured 51 victories; there has been 1 tie, and 3 matches ended with no result. Will the kiwi squad kick start their Champions Trophy month on a positive note and a series win on their name? Let’s watch and find out!
Live Streaming Info
Fans can tune in to watch Pak Vs NZ live on Tens Sports and A Sports in Pakistan and Sky Sports Network in the UK. This match will be streamed at 2:00 pm PST, 2:30 pm IST, and 9:00 am GMT.
Team Analysis
Experienced batters, who are not afraid to entertain their home crowd with boundaries, are the key strength of the men in green. Pakistan’s ODI batting revolves around the explosive opener, Fakhar Zaman, the reliable leader, Mohammad Rizwan, and the all time elegant batsman, Babar Azam. Fakhar has a rather aggressive approach, as seen by his ruthless batting approach in the last Cricket World Cup 2023. Rizwan, now leading the team, provides consistency, with an ODI average above 40 and crucial middle-order stability. Lastly, Babar, one of the world’s best, boasts an average of 58.16, anchoring the innings with class. Together, they form a formidable trio, making Pakistan’s batting its biggest strength in ODIs.
Pakistan will have a huge advantage in this tri series due to strong crowd support and familiarity with home pitches. The passionate home fans create an electrifying atmosphere, putting pressure on opponents while boosting Pakistan’s confidence. Playing in familiar conditions, the team understands pitch behavior, whether it’s aiding spinners or assisting reverse swing. Their bowlers including Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah can play with the ball’s length and line and surprise attack the opponents .
New Zealand’s squad for this ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan boasts a wealth of versatile all-rounders, enhancing their competitive edge. This is without any doubt, their most obvious strength. Captain Mitchell Santner leads the team with his dual expertise as a left-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. Accompanying him is none other than the superior top order all-rounder, Daryl Mitchell, who contributes significantly as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer, providing stability in both batting and bowling departments.
Additionally, Michael Bracewell, a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler, adds depth to the squad’s versatility. Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman enhance the squad’s flexibility as they offer the skipper with numerous bowling options, who do not hesitate to support the tail enders and propel their team towards a hefty target.
Conclusion
This Tri-Series will be a tell-tale sign of each participating team’s preparation for the upcoming global tournament, Champions Trophy 2025. Fakhar Zaman and Muhammad Rizwan are the key impact players from the Pakistani side. Micheal Bracewell and Ish Sodhi are expected to perform well from the kiwi squad. If you want to watch Pak Vs NZ live, scroll above and click on the link provided.
