Ashish Ranjan
Pakistan (PAK) will face New Zealand (NZ) in the 35th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.New Zealand is positioned fourth in the points standings with four victories in seven games. Three of their most recent contests have ended in defeat. Pakistan are in fifth place with three victories in seven matches. They are approaching following their most recent victory.
PAK vs NZ ODI World Cup 2023: Injury Update
Following the withdrawal of Matt Henry from the tournament on account of a hamstring strain, Kyle Jamieson has been assigned in his stead. James Neesham, who also suffered an injury in the previous match, is now healthy enough to make the starting eleven. Lockie Ferguson, who suffered an Achilles injury against Australia and missed the previous match, may make a comeback in this contest. Shadab Khan was sidelined for the final encounter due to a concussion. Additionally, he may be unavailable for this encounter.
PAK vs NZ ODI World Cup 2023: Pitch Report
In this match, the pitch is anticipated to provide favorable conditions for the batters. The average first-innings score over the previous five contests played at this location was 292 runs. The victorious team in a toss may choose to field.
| Last ODI Match | 26/10/2023 |
| Matches Played | 28 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 14 (50.00%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 5 (17.86%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 6 (21.43%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 12 (42.86%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 13 (46.43%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 12 (42.86%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 13 (46.43%) |
| Matches Tied | 1 (3.57%) |
| Matches with No Result | 2 (7.14%) |
PAK vs NZ ODI World Cup 2023: Head To Head Records
| Teams | Matches Won |
| PAK | 60 |
| NZ | 51 |
Pakistan and New Zealand have faced 115 matches in ODI Cricket out of which Pakistan have won 60 Matches and New Zealand have managed to win 51 matches while 3 matches ended with no result and one match got tied
PAK vs NZ ODI World Cup 2023: Playing XI
PAK Probable XI: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
NZ Probable XI: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (C, wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson/Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
PAK vs NZ ODI World Cup 2023: Fantasy Picks
Rachin Ravindra: He has scored 415 runs in seven matches for New Zealand, which is the most in the team, at a strike rate of 105.59 and an average of 69.16. Two centuries and two half-centuries have been amassed by Rachin thus far.
Daryl Mitchell: His last five innings have yielded two centuries and fifty-five runs. In the course of six innings, he has accumulated 346 runs off 105 pitches at a strikeout rate of 105.16.
Mohammad Rizwan: His run total ranks first among Pakistani players. Rizwan has scored 359 runs at a strikeout percentage of 98.89 and an average of 71.80 over seven innings. He has amassed a century and a half-century in his time with Pakistan.
Mitchell Santner: His wicket total ranks first among all New Zealanders. In seven contests, he has captured fourteen wickets at a strike rate of 29, an economy of 5.03, and an average of 24.35.
Shaheen Afridi: With the ball, he has been the most effective performer for Pakistan. In seven contests, he has amassed 16 wickets at an economy rate of 5.22, a strike rate of 22.87, and an average of 19.93.
Trent Boult: Aside from the contest against the Netherlands, he has claimed at least one wicket in every appearance of the tournament. In seven contests, he has amassed ten wickets at a strike rate of 39, an economy of 5.09, and an average of 33.10.
Abdullah Shafique: He is one of two batsmen for Pakistan who have accumulated more than 300 runs during the tournament. Shafique has scored 332 runs at an average of 55.33 and a strike rate of 95.12 in six outings.
Glenn Phillips: He has been one of the New Zealanders’ most effective batsmen and bowlers. In seven contests, he has scored 186 runs at a strikeout percentage of 99.46 and an average of 37.20. Phillips has amassed six wickets at an average of 25.83 with the ball.
