NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI: The cricketing rivalry between New Zealand and Pakistan continues as they gear up for the 1st ODI of the three-match series.

The clash is set to take place on March 29, 2025, at McLean Park, Napier.

Following an intense T20 series where the Black Caps dominated with a 4-1 victory. Pakistan, despite their T20 struggles, will look to bounce back in the longer format. With both teams eyeing a winning start, fans can expect an enthralling contest.

Pakistan will rely on their experienced stalwarts like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, while the hosts will bank on their captain Michael Bracewell and the dependable Daryl Mitchell.

For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, predicting the Dream11 team will be challenging, given the talent on both sides.

Match Information

• Date: March 29, 2025
• Time: 03:30 AM IST / 10:00 PM GMT (March 28)
• Venue: McLean Park, Napier
• Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video app
• Live Stream: Fancode

Pitch and Weather Conditions

McLean Park is known for its batting-friendly nature, with the pitch offering true bounce and pace. Batters will enjoy the shorter boundaries, leading to high-scoring encounters. Early overs may offer movement for pacers, making the new ball crucial.

Weather reports suggest partly sunny conditions with temperatures ranging between 19°C to 10°C.

There's a slight 25% chance of rain.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Preview

New Zealand

The Black Caps are riding high on confidence after their T20 series victory. With Michael Bracewell leading the side, they boast a balanced squad. Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman will be the backbone of the batting unit, while bowlers like Jacob Duffy and William O'Rourke will aim to restrict Pakistan's batters.

Pakistan

Pakistan's ODI setup will be spearheaded by captain Mohammad Rizwan. The prolific Babar Azam and the ever-reliable Imam-ul-Haq will shoulder the batting responsibilities.

With Haris Rauf leading the bowling attack and support from young talents like Sufiyan Muqeem, Pakistan will aim to challenge the hosts.

Key Players to Watch

• Michael Bracewell (NZ) - Leading from the front, the all-rounder's performance with both bat and ball will be crucial.
• Daryl Mitchell (NZ) - A consistent run-scorer in ODIs, Mitchell's form will be vital for New Zealand.
• Babar Azam (PAK) - Pakistan's batting maestro will be the key to stabilising the innings.
• Mohammad Rizwan (PAK) - The wicketkeeper-batter will look to anchor the innings while providing stability.
• Jacob Duffy (NZ) - Fresh from his T20 heroics, Duffy's pace will test Pakistan's batting order.
• Sufiyan Muqeem (PAK) - The young spinner will play a vital role in the middle overs.

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers:

Mohammad Rizwan

Batters:

Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell

All-rounders:

Michael Bracewell, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah

Bowlers:

Jacob Duffy, Haris Rauf, William O'Rourke

Captain Choices:

• Daryl Mitchell
• Michael Bracewell

Vice-Captain Choices:

• Babar Azam
• Salman Agha

Team News

No injury concerns for New Zealand. Pakistan has rested Naseem Shah, with Sufiyan Muqeem likely to feature.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Probable Playing XI

New Zealand:

Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Nathan Smith, William O'Rourke, Jacob Duffy

Pakistan:

Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Abdullah Shafique, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr

New Zealand vs Pakistan Full Squads

New Zealand Squad:

Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell, Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Nathan Smith, William O'Rourke, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy, Adithya Ashok

Pakistan Squad:

Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Irfan Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Akif Javed, Mohammad Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haris Rauf, Usman KhanBiswajit Biswas Mykhel