PAK vs NZ Dream 11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, and Pitch Report for Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I

The first match of the T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. PAK vs NZ (Photo Source: Getty Images) PAK vs NZ 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction: Pakistan and New Zealand cricket team is ready to play a five-match T20 series. Keeping in view the T20 World Cup 2024, this series is important for both the teams. Pakistan Cricket Board has returned the captaincy of white ball cricket to Babar Azam. Babar Azam is ready to take charge of the team from the series against New Zealand. Michael Bracewell has been made the captain of New Zealand for this series. The first match of the T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Before this series, a five-match T20 series was played between Pakistan and New Zealand in January, which was won by the Kiwi team 4-1. Talking about the last T20 match between the two teams, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 42 runs. Batting first, Pakistan scored 134 runs at the loss of 8 wickets. In response, New Zealand, while chasing the target, was all out for 92 runs in 17.2 overs. PAK vs NZ Match Details: Match Information matches details matches Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I Venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Date and Time 18 April, Thursday, 8:00 PM IST Live Broadcast and Streaming Details Fan Code App & Website PAK vs NZ Pitch Report: Pitch Report The pitch of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is known for its flat wicket, due to which a high-scoring match will be seen here. So far 5 International T20 matches have been played in this stadium, in which the team chasing runs has won the matches four times. Whichever team wins the toss here will prefer to bowl first. The average score of the first innings on this pitch is 155 runs. PAK vs NZ Head to Head Records: Head to Head Records Matches Played 39 Pakistan Won 21 New Zealand Won 17 No Result 1 PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XIs: Probable Playing 11 Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Saeem Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Aamir, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr. New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Jimmy Neesham, Cole McConchie, Jacob Duffy, Ben Lister, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi PAK vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Suggestions: For the first T20 match between Pakistan and New Zealand PAK vs NZ Dream11 Head to Head Team: Dream11 Head to Head Team wicket keeper– Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Blundell batsman– Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mark Chapman allrounder– Iftikhar Ahmed, Jimmy Neesham, Shadab Khan bowler- Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Ish Sodhi Captain (Captain) First Choice- Babar Azam Captain Second Choice- Jimmy Neesham Vice Captain (Up-Captain) First Choice- Shaheen Afridi Vice Captain (Up-Captain) Second Choice- Shadab Khan PAK vs NZ Dream 11 Grand League: Dream 11 Grand League Team wicket keeper- Mohammed Rizwan batsman- Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mark Chapman Allrounder-…

Babar Azam will be dropped from the upcoming New Zealand series due to T20 World Cup 2024.

Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam (Image Credit- Twitter X) The five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand will start from April 18. This match is very important for both the teams for the preparation of T20 World Cup. Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir return to the national team after announcing their retirements ahead of the PAK vs NZ T20I series, with Babar Azam also returning as captain. But bad news is coming out about Babar Azam. Pakistan’s standby head coach and former Pakistani all-rounder has hinted at the possibility of captain Babar Azam not playing the entire series. This is because he is being rested for a few matches. This is a rotation policy implemented by the Pakistan Cricket Board to manage the workload of players ahead of a hectic schedule in the coming months. Often teams are worried about the form of their players and take this step before mega tournaments. This is the big reason behind giving rest to Babar Azam Azhar Mahmood said- “We can definitely rest Babar, but it depends on the situation, anyone can be rested. However, we will see as per the circumstances what game plan we can come up with.” Azhar has considered taking this decision to select Pakistan’s best squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. He wants to check his bench strength properly before the tournament. “At this time before the World Cup we want to create a game plan and give players clarity in their roles. There is a lot of young talent in our team and we have to look at them, identify our bench strengths. When we play our first T20 World Cup match on June 6, our aim will be to field the best playing 11.”

‘Really well looked after’ New Zealand batsman’s big reaction to playing cricket in Pakistan

Five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand starting from 18 April 2024 Henry Nicholls (Image Credit- Twitter X) To strengthen the preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024, the Pakistan Cricket (PCB) Board had recently announced the schedule of a five-match home T20 series against New Zealand. Let us tell you that this series is going to start from 18th April. However, New Zealand Cricket had refused to come to Pakistan in the year 2021 citing security reasons. However, after this the team made two successful tours of Pakistan in the year 2023. So now the New Zealand cricket team has reached Pakistan for another tour in the year 2024. On the other hand, a big statement has come out from the team’s veteran batsman Henry Nicholls regarding the Kiwi team playing cricket in Pakistan. Nicholls says the team has been really well looked after in Pakistan. Henry Nicholls gave this big statement about playing cricket in Pakistan Let us tell you that in an interview given to Times of India before the start of the T20 series against Pakistan cricket team, Henry Nicholls said – Coming here, it feels as if we have been here for the last few years. Nicholls further said- From the players’ point of view we feel really safe. When we went to Pakistan we were really well looked after. Whenever I went there to play cricket, I felt safe and the level of security was excellent. Full schedule of Pakistan vs New Zealand five-match T20 series First T20 match – 18 April, Thursday Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Second T20 match – 20 April, Saturday Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi 3rd T20 match – 21 April, Sunday Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Fourth T20 match – 25 April, Thursday Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Fifth T20 match – 27 April, Saturday Gaddafi Stadium Lahore

Before the start of T20 series against Pakistan, New Zealand got a big shock, 2 star cricketers were out.

A five-match T20 series will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand from April 18, 2024. New Zealand Team (Pic Source-Twitter) New Zealand cricket team is going to tour Pakistan very soon for a five-match T20 series. However, before the start of this T20 series, the Kiwi team has suffered a big setback. Let us tell you that due to injury, two players of the team are completely out of this tour. These two players were out of T20 series Let us tell you that before the start of the T20 series against Pakistan, star bowler Adam Milne and batsman Finn Allen have been out of the New Zealand team due to injury. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has recently given a statement regarding the injury of both the players. It is being told that Finn has suffered a back injury, while bowler Adam has injured his ankle during a training session. In an official statement, New Zealand Cricket said – Looking at their (Adam Milne and Finn Allen) injuries, it seems that they will not be able to take part in the five-match T20 series starting in Rawalpindi next week. Information about when he will be able to return to cricket will be given in the coming weeks. Also, let us tell you that in place of Finn Allen and Adam Milne, the New Zealand Cricket Board has given wicketkeeper batsman Tom Blundell and uncapped all-rounder player Jack Fox as replacements respectively. Also, let us tell you that due to participation in the ongoing IPL, the main players of the Kiwi team will not be able to participate in this series against Pakistan. Complete schedule of Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 series: First T20 match – 18 April, Rawalpindi Second T20 match – 20 April, Rawalpindi Third T20 match – 21 April, Rawalpindi Fourth T20 match – 25 April, Lahore Fifth T20 match – 27 April, Lahore

Will New Zealand not get top class security because of Eid? Listen to the statement of Pakistan Commissioner

Pakistan team is going to host a 5-match T20 series for New Zealand in April. Gaddafi Stadium (Photo Source: Twitter) Pakistan recently visited New Zealand for a 5-match T20 series. In which they had to face a crushing defeat of 1-4. Now Pakistan has a chance to avenge that defeat. Actually, Pakistan team is going to host a 5-match T-20 series for New Zealand which will be played in April. This series is very important for both the teams in view of the T20 World Cup to be held in June. However, touring Pakistan may be a bit troublesome for New Zealand. The thing is that the month of April is a month where there are a lot of festivals – the major ones being Eid and Baisakhi, which are celebrated with great enthusiasm in all the regions of Pakistan, especially in the Punjab region. In such a situation, Lahore Divisional Commissioner, Muhammad Ali Randhawa called a meeting in his office on Tuesday, April 9, the issue of which was how to organize the Pakistan vs New Zealand match during the festival. Along with this, from the preparation of the stadium to the accommodation of the players, the remaining works have been completed and are still pending. These things were discussed in the meeting- Regional Public Officer, Sheikhupura Athar Ismail attended the meeting as a special guest along with district administration officials and Pakistan Cricket Board officials. Commissioner Randhawa announced that Sikh pilgrims will begin their journey to Pakistan by crossing the Wagah border from April 13 to celebrate the Baisakhi festival. At present the arrangements for Sikh pilgrims are being finalized. Randhawa then highlighted the issues of hygiene and safety for Eid al-Fitr. Plans for security and duty assignments for ‘Chand Raat’ and Eid celebrations have already been circulated. With the fourth and fifth T20s to be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, PCB officials gave the commissioner a detailed information about the matches to be played between the two teams. He said from security point of view that lighting should be done everywhere and no area or place should be left in darkness. 355 employees and officials will be appointed for cleaning during the matches. 120 walk-through gates and 336 additional CCTV cameras will be installed to ensure foolproof security. Instructions have been given to strictly inspect the prices and quality of food items outside and inside the stadium.

Pak team announced for T20I series against New Zealand, this fast bowler returns after 4 years

Pakistan Cricket Team. (Image Source: Getty Images) Pakistan has announced its team for the upcoming five-match T20 series against New Zealand. Pakistan is set to face the Kiwis for a five-match series starting on April 18. Let us tell you that, fast bowler Mohammad Aamir has returned to the national team after almost four years. He last played for the national team in August 2020. Aamir has recently withdrawn his retirement. At the same time, Imad Wasim, who once again made himself available for the team after a long time, has also got a place in the team. Also, Irrfan Khan and Usman Khan have earned call-ups for the series for the first time. Usman scored two centuries and two half-centuries for Multan Sultans in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL 2024). Wahab Riaz gave a big statement after selecting the team Selection committee member and senior team manager Wahab Riaz said in a press release issued by the PCB that, “The decision to include Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir was based on their availability for selection and the injury to Haris Rauf and the current form of Mohammad Nawaz. Was taken in view. “Both Aamir and Imad have the ability to win matches, and we are confident that they will continue to perform well.” Pakistan’s squad for T20I series against New Zealand Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Aamir, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saeem Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan , Zaman Khan. non traveling reserve, Hasibullah Khan, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Aga

Big change in Pakistan team before New Zealand series, PCB changed the entire coaching staff

He has a lot of experience in the role of head coach, having represented Pakistan in 164 matches, taking 162 wickets and scoring 2,421 runs. However, Pakistan is still searching for a permanent head coach. It seemed that Australian legend Shane Watson was interested in the role, but that has not happened yet. After the departure of Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn, Pakistan team does not have any full time coach. Complete list of Pakistan’s coaching team Wahab Riaz (Senior Team Manager), Mansoor Rana (Team Manager), Azhar Mahmood (Head Coach), Mohammad Yousuf (Batting Coach), Saeed Ajmal (Spin bowling Coach), Aftab Khan (Field Coach), Cliff Deacon (Physiotherapist), Drikus Simon (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Talha Butt (Analyst), Irtiza Komel (Security Manager), Raza Kitchlu (Media and Digital Manager), Zain Maqsood (Videographer), Dr. Khurram Sarwar (Doctor), and Mohammad Imran (Masseur).

After playing the match winning innings for England against New Zealand women’s team, Amy Jones made a big revelation about her batting.

Today i.e. on 1 April, in the first match of the three-match ODI series played in Wellington, the England women’s team defeated New Zealand by four wickets. Amy Jones (Pic Source-X) Today i.e. on 1 April, in the first match of the three-match ODI series played in Wellington, the England women’s team defeated New Zealand by four wickets. In this match, wicketkeeper batsman Amy Jones batted brilliantly for England women’s team and scored 92* runs in 83 balls with the help of 10 fours and played an important role in her team’s victory. Amy Jones did not spare any bowler of the New Zealand women’s team in this match and hit hard against everyone. Let us tell you, New Zealand, batting first in this match, scored 207 runs after losing all the wickets. In reply, England had lost 6 wickets for 79 runs, after which Amy Jones and Charlie Dean made an important partnership of 130* runs for the seventh wicket. After the end of the match, Amy Jones gave a big statement about her batting in the press conference. Amy Jones said at the press conference, ‘We were in a very difficult situation in this match. To be honest, in the last week there were some areas in which I had to improve further. I was feeling that for some time now I have not been able to lead my team to victory. So I worked on my game mentally. Today it proved to be completely true and I am very happy with my performance. Amelia Kerr praised Amy Jones’ batting New Zealand women’s team’s stand-in captain Amelia Kerr said, ‘It was a tremendous fight. We fell their first four wickets and then six wickets of the England team fell. We were just one wicket short of winning the match. Good international teams have a lot of depth in their batting. They know very well how to build partnerships. We knew that if we want to win the match, we will have to take England’s wickets at regular intervals and we did that but Amy Jones and Dean made a very good partnership and we could not break their partnership. I would like to say that both these players batted very well. Charlie Dean did his part well while Amy Jones supported him very well. I feel very bad that we could not win this match. IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy? IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are creating havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Amazing records of Dhoni as CSK captain Captains of which teams were changed before the start of IPL 2024 5 IPL teams who have the most followers on Instagram Top 5 IPL teams with most social media followers

Sony Pictures Networks signs deal with New Zealand Cricket to broadcast matches in India

The best thing for Sony Pictures Networks India is that the Indian team is scheduled to tour New Zealand in 2026-27 and 2030-31. New Zealand Team (Pic Source-Twitter) Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has signed a deal with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) to broadcast all its international matches in India for the next 7 years. Let us tell you, at present all the matches of New Zealand are being telecast in India through Amazon Prime, although the deal with Prime will end in the summer. The best thing for Sony Pictures Networks India is that the Indian team is scheduled to tour New Zealand in 2026-27 and 2030-31. The deal will come into effect from 1st May 2024 and will run till 30th April 2021 with the matches also being available to watch on Sony’s digital platform i.e. SonyLiv. New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive Scott Weenink has given his stand regarding this deal and he himself is very happy that New Zealand Cricket will get a lot of benefits from this deal. According to ESPNcricinfo, Scott Weenink said, ‘Our deal has been done with Sony Pictures Network India and we are all very happy. He has the ability to change the world rapidly and NZC is also very happy with this deal. This is an important commercial agreement: NZC GM Commercial Chris Smith New Zealand Cricket’s GM Commercial Chris Smith also gave his opinion regarding this deal. He said, ‘It is fair to say that this is an important commercial agreement. Sony has a large presence in the Indian market on both linear and digital platforms and we are looking forward to a long and great partnership. It has been a fantastic experience working with the SPNI team finalizing these arrangements. Now all New Zealand matches can be watched on SonyLiv. Before this, many important matches of New Zealand team have been telecast on Amazon Prime. However, now all Indian fans can enjoy it on SonyLiv. MS Dhoni: Amazing records of Dhoni as CSK captain Captains of which teams were changed before the start of IPL 2024 5 IPL teams who have the most followers on Instagram Top 5 IPL teams with most social media followers What to look for in each team during the IPL 2024 season A look at the beautiful girlfriends of cricketers in IPL 2024 The names of these players have top records in the history of IPL! IPL 2024: Potential impact players of all 10 teams, see list 3 legendary bowlers who bowled more than 50 thousand balls in international cricket These 5 bowlers have hit the most sixes in IPL

New Zealand announced the team for the first T20 match against England, command handed over to Suzie Bates in the absence of Devine

England is currently on New Zealand tour for 5-match T20 and 3-match ODI series. New Zealand Women Cricket Team (Image Credit- Twitter NZW vs ENGW: England women’s cricket team is currently on New Zealand tour. Here, along with the five-match T20 series, she will also be seen playing a three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The first match of the T20 series will be played on Tuesday, March 19 at the University Oval, Dunedin. So now New Zealand has announced its team for this match. But team captain Sophie Devine and veteran leggie Amelia Kerr are not part of this team due to their participation in the ongoing season of the Women’s Premier League. Let us tell you that Kerr Mumbai Indians and Devine are an important part of the RCB team, which is going to play the final match of the Women’s Premier League on March 17. On the other hand, in the absence of Sophie Devine, the command of New Zealand women’s cricket team has been handed over to Suzie Bates. Also, Georgia Plimmer has been selected from the New Zealand A team to fill the void of Amelia Kerr in the team. The head coach of the team, Ben Soyer, is very worried about Suzie Bates becoming the new captain of the team, but he has also said that this will give the young players a chance to showcase their talent. Ben said as quoted by ESPN Cricinfo- It is obviously disappointing not to have Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine at the start of the T20 series. But we know that some such situation can happen, so we have prepared a plan accordingly. The positive thing is that this gives other players a chance to test themselves against a strong team like England. New Zealand women’s cricket team for the first T20 match against England: Suzie Bates (captain), Eden Carson, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Izzy Gage (wk), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lee Tahuhu.