The first match of the three-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played in Karachi on 9 January. Pakistan’s disastrous home Test season ended with a 0-0 draw in the second Test against New Zealand on Friday.
Babar Azam & Co. would have suffered their third consecutive defeat in the home series had it not been for Sarfaraz Ahmed’s brilliant century in the fourth innings. There is some pressure on Babar to step down as Pakistan captain and an ODI series win against the Kiwis would go a long way in saving his captaincy. Also ODI World The cup is less than 10 months away and Babar will aim to build a strong side.
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Veteran batsman Fakhar Zaman has been included in the squad and it remains to be seen whether he makes it to the playing XI or not. New Zealand are a formidable ODI side and the first game promises to be an exciting affair.
Ahead of the 1st ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand, here is everything you need to know:
On which date will the 1st ODI match between Pakistan and New Zealand be played?
The first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played on 9 January.
Where will the 1st ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand be played?
The first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi.
What time will the 1st ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand start?
The first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will start at 3 PM on January 9.
Which TV channels will broadcast the 1st ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand?
1st ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand to be broadcast on Sony Play network in India.
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How can I watch live streaming of the 1st ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand?
The 1st ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website.
Pak vs New Zealand Dream11 Team Prediction
Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Vice-Captain: Moeen Ali
Suggested Playing XI for PAK vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Latham
Batsmen: Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway
Allrounder: Agha Salman
Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi
Possible playing XI for Pakistan vs New Zealand:
Pakistan’s predicted line-up: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Shan Masood, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Wasim, Agha Salman
Predicted New Zealand line-up: Tom Latham, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi
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