NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – 1st T20I

Pakistan will take on New Zealand in 1st T20I on Sunday [Source: AP]

New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the first T20 International of the five-match series on Sunday. The much-awaited clash will take place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. 

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

Hot Picks For NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team Today

New Zealand

Finn Allen

• Finn Allen has been a proven performer against Pakistan, smashing 366 runs at an average of 40.67 and a strike rate of 183. 
• The last time when New Zealand faced Pakistan in a T20I series, Allen struck 275 runs at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 195.04. 

Mark Chapman

• Mark Chapman has been a consistent performer for New Zealand in T20Is, scoring 1617 runs at an average of 27.41 and a strike rate of 131.89. 
• He has particularly been impressive against Pakistan, amassing 541 runs at an average of 45.08 and a strike rate of 160.53. 

Michael Bracewell

• New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell had a brilliant Champions Trophy campaign, scalping eight wickets in five matches. 
• Apart from chipping in with crucial runs, Bracewell can be handy with his off-spin in the middle overs. 

Pakistan

Shaheen Afridi

• Ace speedster Shaheen Afridi has enjoyed stellar success against New Zealand, scalping 33 wickets at an average of 18.55 and a strike rate 13.67. 
• Besides troubling the New Zealand top-order with his swing bowling, Shaheen can be useful with his cutters and variations in the middle and death overs. 

Abbas Afridi

• Abbas Afridi has a knack for striking at crucial junctures. He is a genuine wicket-taker, having bagged 30 T20I wickets at a strike rate of 10.7. 
• He might go for a few runs at times, but his wicket-taking ability can help you earn crucial fantasy points. 

Usman Khan

• Swashbuckling Pakistan batter Usman Khan has excellent numbers in T20 cricket, amassing 1724 runs at an average of 31.92 and a strike rate of 145.48. 
• He bats in the top order and can capitalise on the field restrictions. The batting-friendly conditions in New Zealand might help him score crucial runs and revamp his T20I career.  

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NZ vs PAK Final Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - The weather is expected to be absolutely pleasant during the game. The highest temperature during the game will be around 27°C. According to AccuWeather, there is no chance of precipitation. 

Pitch - The pitch at Hagley Oval in Christchurch has been decent for batting. The batters have enjoyed its pace and bounce to score runs. However, with hot weather prevailing at the venue, we might see some turn for the spinners in the latter half of the game. 

Hagley Oval, Christchurch - Record Of Chasing Teams

The chasing teams have been more successful at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Out of eleven Men's T20Is, the teams batting second have won seven matches at this venue. 

NZ vs PAK 1st T20I Captain And Vice-captain Picks

NZ vs PAK 1st T20I Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

NZ vs PAK 1st T20I, dream11 team [Source: Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Haris
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Jimmy Neesham
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, William O'Rourke, Abbas Afridi

Captain: Finn Allen
Vice-captain: Shaheen Afridi

NZ vs PAK 1st T20I Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

NZ vs PAK 1st T20I, dream11 team for grand league [Source: Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Usman Khan
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Jimmy Neesham
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, William O'Rourke, Abbas Afridi, Jacob Duffy

Captain: Mark Chapman
Vice-captain: William O'Rourke

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