PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: 1st ODI Fantasy Cricket Tips For Pakistan vs New Zealand

Pakistan will cross swords with New Zealand in the first ODI of the tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, February 8.

While Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, secured a 3-0 ODI series win over South Africa away from home in December 2024, New Zealand drew the three-match ODI series 1-1 against Sri Lanka in January 2025.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Probable XIs

Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (c and wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

New Zealand

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Pitch Report

The Lahore surface is expected to assist batters comparatively. Any score above 280 might find out to be a bit tough for the chasing sides. The captain winning the toss would love to bowl first as the dew factor might come into play in the second innings.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Top Picks

Babar Azam

Babar Azam, the No.3 batter, can be an exceptional top pick to have in your XI. He can score some valuable runs above 50.

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson, the No.3 NZ batter, is expected to score some valuable runs in the top-order for the BlackCaps.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Captain picks

Mohammad Rizwan

Rizwan, batting in the middle-order, is one of the most consistent batters to have in your Dream11 team.

Agha Salman

Agha Salman can bring in some valuable points with both bat and ball. He can be a decent captaincy choice to have in your XI.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Head to Head Dream11 team

Mohammad Rizwan, Kane Williamson (vc), Babar Azam (c), Rachin Ravindra, Agha Salman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Grand League Dream11 team

Mohammad Rizwan (c), Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Michael Bracewell, Agha Salman (vc), Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Shaheen Afridi, William O’Rourke.

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