NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – 2nd T20I

NZ vs PAK: Dream11 Predictions For 2nd T20I [Source: @MJavedGujjarCan/x.com]

In the second T20I match of their five-match T20I series, New Zealand (NZ) will be taking on Pakistan (PAK) at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, New Zealand, on Tuesday, March 18th at 6:45 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

• T20I Series Form: 4 wickets in 1 match
• Right-arm medium fast bowler Jacob Duffy was brilliant with the bowl in the last game. He ended up taking four wickets, cleaning up the Pakistan tail, and registering figures of 4/14 in 3.4 overs. He could be an excellent pick for the upcoming game.

Tim Seifert

• T20I Series Form: 44 runs in 1 match
• Wicket-keeper and top-order batter Tim Seifert was the highest scorer of his team in the last game; he got New Zealand off to a flying start with 44 off 29 balls, striking seven fours and one six. Seifert's batting position and current form make him a key pick for the upcoming contest.

Kyle Jamieson

• T20I Series Form: 3 wickets in 1 match
• Paceman Kyle Jamieson, back in the T20I set up for the first time in nearly two years, ran amok with the new ball and claimed three wickets in the last game.

Pakistan

Shadab Khan

• T20I Series Form: 3 runs in 1 match
• Shadab Khan is a pretty good all-rounder and will contribute from both his batting and bowling. He will be a good pick for the fantasy contests.

Shaheen Afridi

• T20I Series Form: 0 wicket in 1 match
• Left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has good track record against the Kiwis, he got 33 wickets at an average of 18.54 and a strike rate of 13.66 in 21 T20I innings against New Zealand. He will get some movement early on and can bring breakthroughs in the powerplay.

Khushdil Shah

• T20I Series Form: 32 runs in 1 match
• A left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner from Pakistan, Khushdil Shah recognized for his aggressive stroke play and useful bowling contributions. He could contribute points in both phases of the innings.

NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be cloudy and cooler with steady rain becoming intermittent. The temperature will be in-between 13°C-9°C and there is 94% chances of rain during the game.

Pitch - Historically, the track at the University Oval has tended to be slightly dry. However, given New Zealand's intent to persist with flat pitches to make life tough for Pakistan's much-vaunted pace attack, the ground could turn into another batting paradise with a true-bounced surface amidst small boundary dimensions.

University of Otago Oval, Dunedin - Record Of Chasing Teams in T20I

The team batted first have been more successful at University of Otago Oval. Out of three T20I matches, the teams batting second have won once at this venue. The team that won the toss will prefer to bat first here.

NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I Captain And Vice-captain Picks

NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Haris, Tim Seifert
Batters: Finn Allen, Tim Robinson
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson

Captain: Kyle Jamieson
Vice-captain: Agha Salman

NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert
Batters: Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Hasan Nawaz
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Agha Salman, Khushdil Shah
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Abrar Ahmed

Captain: Tim Seifert
Vice-captain: Khushdil Shah

NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I Expert Advice

The pitch at University of Otago Oval offers good batting and bowling conditions. Hence, an all-rounder heavy fantasy team will be preferred for the game.

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