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PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction ICC CT2025: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin with an exciting clash between Pakistan and New Zealand. The defending champions, Pakistan, will face New Zealand in the tournament opener at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19.
Recent Encounters
Pakistan and New Zealand recently played against each other twice in a tri-series that also featured South Africa. New Zealand emerged victorious both times, including a win in the final against Mohammad Rizwan’s team.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ODIs
These two teams have played 118 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against each other. Pakistan has won 61 times, while New Zealand has claimed victory in 53 matches. One match ended in a tie, and three had no result.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM Local
🏟️ Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan’s Possible XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Tayyab Tahir, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
New Zealand’s Possible XI:
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, William O’Rourke.
Pitch & Weather Report
The National Stadium in Karachi has produced two types of surfaces recently. One has been batting-friendly, where Pakistan successfully chased down 353 runs against South Africa. The other has been more bowler-friendly, where Pakistan struggled to reach 242 in the final, and New Zealand needed 45 overs to chase it down while losing five wickets.
Considering past trends, the pitch is likely to offer assistance to bowlers, especially with some grip and bounce, making stroke play challenging.
Dream11 Captaincy Pick
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan is an excellent choice for Dream11 captaincy in this match. Rizwan has been outstanding in ODIs in Karachi, scoring 415 runs in eight innings at an average of 69, including a century and two fifties. His consistency at No. 4 in ODIs—averaging 51 after 47 innings with four centuries and 11 fifties—makes him a strong pick. Additionally, his wicketkeeping skills can earn extra fantasy points.
3 Key Players to Watch
1️⃣ Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – Dependable batsman and wicketkeeper.
2️⃣ Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) – Experienced all-rounder and captain.
3️⃣ Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – Key batter with a solid track record.
PAK vs NZ Match Prediction
Looking at current form and past performances, New Zealand is likely to win the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Pakistan.
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