Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025 – 1st T20I Match Prediction: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Cricket Betting Tips | Lotus365

Pakistan vs New Zealand 2025 - 1st T20I Match Prediction by Lotus365

The first T20I match of the Pakistan Tour of New Zealand will take place on the 16th of March at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Cricket enthusiasts can find insightful fantasy cricket predictions and betting tips for the match below.

Current Form: New Zealand

New Zealand enters this series with solid performances in recent tournaments, including the ICC Champions Trophy, and will be brimming with confidence. They are ranked 5th in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings with a rating of 247. New Zealand has a younger squad this time, with Kane Williamson and Mitchell Santner absent, giving opportunities to the emerging players.

Key Players to Watch for New Zealand:

• Mitchell Hay: Having impressed in the Ford Trophy, Hay is expected to be New Zealand's top run-scorer in the upcoming T20I series.

• Kyle Jamieson: The tall pacer was in good form during the ICC Champions Trophy and can be lethal in both the bowling and batting departments.

Current Form: Pakistan

Pakistan will be looking to bounce back after a poor performance in the ICC Champions Trophy. They are ranked 7th in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings with a rating of 236. With the departure of stars like Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam from the T20I setup, the team has made room for new talents like Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Ali, who have proven themselves in the domestic circuit.

Key Players to Watch for Pakistan:

• Mohammad Ali: Known for his variations and ability to pick important wickets, Ali is a key figure in Pakistan's bowling attack.

• Mohammad Haris: Haris has a strong record against New Zealand and is expected to be among the top run-scorers in the series. Squads

  
  

• New Zealand T20I Squad:Michael Bracewell (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes (games 4 & 5), Mitchell Hay, Matt Henry (games 4 & 5), Kyle Jamieson (games 1, 2 & 3), Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Will O'Rourke (games 1, 2 & 3), Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, and Ish Sodhi.

  
  

• Pakistan T20I Squad:Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, and Usman Khan.

  
  

• Cricket Betting Tips & Match Predictions

  • Toss Prediction: Pakistan will win the toss.

  • Match Prediction: Pakistan will win the match.

  • Top Batter (Runs Scored): Mohammad Haris (Pakistan), Mitchell Hay (New Zealand).

  • Top Bowler (Wickets Taken): Mohammad Ali (Pakistan), Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand).

  • Most Sixes: Mohammad Haris (Pakistan), Mitchell Hay (New Zealand).

  • Player of the Match: Mohammad Haris (Pakistan).

  • Team Scores (Batting First): Pakistan 175+, New Zealand 170+.

  
  

• Match Handicap: Pakistan

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