NZ Vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For 2nd ODI

Soumyajit Dutta

Salman Agha and Michael Bracewell [Source: @Visharad_/X]Salman Agha and Michael Bracewell [Source: @Visharad_/X]

The first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand didn't go in favour of the Men in Green and they will be hungry to book the second win and tie the three-match series. The 2nd ODI is set to take place at Seddon Park in Hamilton and Indian fans can watch the game live from 3:30 AM IST.

Speaking of the first match, New Zealand secured a commanding 73-run victory over Pakistan. After being put into bat, New Zealand struggled early at 50/3, but a brilliant 199-run stand between Mark Chapman (132 off 111) and Daryl Mitchell (76 off 84) turned the tide. 

Pakistan started strong with an 83-run opening stand, followed by crucial partnerships involving Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, but wickets fell at regular intervals and they were bowled out. Hence, Men In Green's pride is at stake and they will look forward to salvaging it in the second game.

3. Agha Salman

Why Will Agha Salman Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain In NZ vs PAK?

Agha Salman packs the punch in both bowling and batting departments and also performed decently with the bat in the previous ODI. His recent form has been impressive and he also boasts an average of 42.1 against New Zealand in ODIs which speaks of his credibility with the bat.

In the bowling department, Salman has managed 8 wickets in his 17 outings against the team and boasts an economy rate of 6.17 in ODIs which adds to his ability to stifle the run flow and pack more points for the fantasy team.

2. Babar Azam

Why Will Babar Azam Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain In NZ vs PAK?

Babar Azam has been in phenomenal form in the last match banging 78 runs. Though the knock was slow, Babar can stay long at the crease and rack valuable fantasy points as he boasts an average of 49.4 against New Zealand.

He can play the spin well and partner to make a solid opening stand which will contribute to his fantasy points as well. Hence, picking him as a fantasy captain or vice-captain will be the right choice given Babar stays successful in continuing his consistency.

1. Michael Bracewell

Why Will Michael Bracewell Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain In NZ vs PAK?

Michael Bracewell is very effective with the ball against Pakistan in ODIs. In his 7 outings, he managed 10 wickets at an economy rate of 4.20. With the bat too, he manages a strike rate of 104.2 which adds to his fantasy point credential.

Especially in Seddon Park, Bracewell manages an economy rate of 7.08 in ODIs and has best figures of 3/21 which adds to his potential of being a crucial captain/vice-captain pick for fantasy teams.