Babar Azam and Kane Williamson (Source: AP Newsroom)
Pakistan and New Zealand will be facing off against each other in the second match of the ODI series. The match is scheduled to take place at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi on the 11th of January, 2023. The match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM IST.
Pakistan won the first match by six wickets and have taken a lead of 1-0 in the series. New Zealand will be looking to bounce back in the series with a win in this second match. Meanwhile, Pakistan will try and win the match and clinch the series before the last match. Before the live action for the exciting contest begins let ut take a look at some important facts regarding the match and try to get an idea of about how to build the fantasy XIs for this match.
Ground Stats
The pitch at the National Bank Stadium is a pretty sporty one. In case of bowlers it favours the spinners more as it tends to get slower with the progress of the match. But the pacers can also be decisive on the wicket.
For the batters, they need to spend some time early in their innings and asjust themeslves with the playing conditions. The batters who are ready to bit their time at the initial stage can score crucial runs on the wicket.
ODI Records at the ground
Total Matches: 53
Matches won batting first: 24
Matches won batting second: 27
Average Score batting first: 245
Average Score batting second: 213
Average runs scored per over: 5.29
Average runs scored per wicket: 36
Pakistan vs New Zealand, Second ODI: Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan Team News
No major updates
Pakistan Probable Playing XI
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Muhammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammed Wasim Jr., Usama Mir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
New Zealand Team News
No major updates
New Zealand Playing XI
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Henry Shipley, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson
Key Facts to be kept in mind
- In the last 10 ODIs, Babar Azam has scored nine 50+ scores and three 100+ scores.
- Kane Williamson has been dismissed by spinners three times of the last four ODI dismissals.
- Naseem Shah has two five wicket hauls in the last two ODIs.
- Tom Latham has two half-centuries and one century in the last 10 ODI innings.
- Tim Southee has seven wickets in the last five ODI at an average of over 35.
Expert's Tips
The pitch at the National Bank Stadium will provide help to bowler, especially spinners. So, batters who can graft their way out in the middle should be kept in the fantasy XIs.
Team 1: For Head-to-Head contests (Cricket Exchange Fantasy App)
Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham, Muhammad Rizwan
Batters: Devin Conway, Kane Williamson, Babar Azam
All-rounders: Dary Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Naseem Shah, Usama Mir
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-captain: Devon Conway
Team 2: For Winner takes all contests (Cricket Exchange Fantasy App)
Wicketkeepers: Finn Allen, Tom Latham, Muhammad Rizwan
Batters: Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq
All-rounder: Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Henry Shipley, Naseem Shah, Usama Mir
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-captain: Glenn Phillips
Also Read: PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Preview, Prediction, Fantasy Tips
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