NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – 1st ODI

NZ vs PAK: Dream11 Predictions For 1st ODI [Source: @apnlivehindi/x.com]

In the opening ODI match of their three-match ODI series, New Zealand (NZ) will be taking on Pakistan (PAK) at the McLean Park in Napier, New Zealand, on Saturday, March 29 at 3:30 AM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 Predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Hot Picks For NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team Today

New Zealand

Jacob Duffy

Right-arm medium fast bowler Jacob Duffy bowled extremely tight lines in the recently concluded T20I Series. Duffy is expected to be the best bowler for New Zealand in the upcoming ODI Matches.

Michael Bracewell

Michael Bracewell's all-round prowess will be important for the hosts. The stand-in Kiwi skipper was in impressive form in the shortest format and he would eye to continue sid dominance in the 50-over format as well.

Daryl Mitchell

Right-handed batter Daryl Mitchell is one of the best ODI players for New Zealand, who can keep scoring runs when it matters the most for his team in the long format. He could be an excellent pick for the upcoming game.

Pakistan

Babar Azam

The stylish right-handed run-machine Babar Azam will be key to Pakistan's batting line-up. He has been in good touch in recent times and will be aim to anchor the innings. He is a must-pick for this game.

Agha Salman

All-rounder Agha Salman has played excellently in the T20I series. He is in good touch and would be keen to deliver another strong performance in the upcoming game.

Sufiyan Muqeem

Sufiyan Muqeem is a top class spin bowler who showcased his potential in the last T20I Match of the 5 game series held recently. He is expected to be amongst the wickets in the upcoming matches.

NZ vs PAK 1st ODI Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be sunny with intervals of clouds. The temperature will be in-between 19°C-10°C and there is 25% chances of rain during the game.

Pitch Report - McLean Park, Napier is well-known for its high-scoring matches, offering ideal conditions for batters to capitalize on the ground's layout. The pitch typically slows down over time, requiring bowlers to mix up their deliveries. Fast bowlers can be particularly effective with the new ball, posing early challenges for batters.

McLean Park, Napier - Record Of Chasing Teams in ODI

14 Men's ODI matches have been played at McLean Park so far; out of it, 9 matches have been won by the chasing side. The skipper winning the toss will prefer to field first on this ground.

NZ vs PAK 1st ODI Captain And Vice-captain Picks

NZ vs PAK 1st ODI Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Mitchell Hay, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Sufiyan Muqeem, Jacob Duffy

Captain: Agha Salman
Vice-captain: Jacob Duffy

NZ vs PAK 1st ODI Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Khushdil Shah, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke

Captain: Daryl Mitchell
Vice-captain: Babar Azam

NZ vs PAK 1st ODI Expert Advice

The pitch at McLean Park offers good batting and bowling conditions. Hence, selecting equal number of bowlers, batters and all-rounders team will be preferred for the game.

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