NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025

New Zealand and Pakistan will begin their ODI series with a thrilling match at the McLean Park in Napier on March 29th, starting at 3:30 AM IST.

Get the best NZ vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025. Expert analysis and more.

NZ vs PAK Match Preview:

Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand will begin with a three-match ODI series, starting on the 29th of March. The first ODI will take place at Eden Park, Auckland.

Salman Agha will lead the Pakistan side, while Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand. Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Afridi are among Pakistan’s key players. On the other hand, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, and Kyle Jamieson will play crucial roles for New Zealand.

These two teams have faced each other 115 times in ODIs, where Pakistan has won 60 matches, while New Zealand has secured 51 victories. A competitive series opener is anticipated between these two strong teams.

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
New Zealand	54
Pakistan	61

NZ vs PAK Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	11°C
Weather Forecast	Clear Sky
Pitch Behaviour	Bowling-friendly
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	180

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Good
Winning %	80%

NZ vs PAK Playing 11s (Predicted):

New Zealand Playing 11: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell ©, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears

Pakistan Playing 11: Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha ©, Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf

Hot Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Michael Bracewell – The left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from New Zealand provides stability in the middle order and adds depth with his handy off-spin.

Will Young – The right-handed opener from New Zealand provides stability at the top with his composed batting and ability to build solid partnerships.

Top Picks:

Agha Salman – The right-handed middle-order batter from Pakistan is a dependable run-scorer and can also contribute with his off-break bowling when needed.

Babar Azam – The right-handed batsman from Pakistan anchors the top order with his elegant stroke play and exceptional consistency at the crease.

Budget Picks:

Mitchell Hay – The right-handed wicket-keeper batsman from New Zealand plays a key role in stabilizing the middle order with his composed stroke play.

Abrar Ahmed – The right-arm leg-break bowler from Pakistan possesses sharp turn and variation, making him a crucial asset in the middle overs.

NZ vs PAK Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Michael Bracewell & Will Young
Vice-Captain	Agha Salman & Babar Azam

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

Keepers – Mohammad Rizwan
Batsmen – Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young
All-rounders – Michael Bracewell (c), Agha Salman (vc), Khushdil Shah
Bowlers – Jacob Duffy, Naseem Shah, Will O’Rourke

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

Keepers – Mohammad Rizwan, Mitchell Hay
Batsmen – Babar Azam (vc), Daryl Mitchell, Will Young (c)
All-rounders – Michael Bracewell, Agha Salman, Khushdil Shah
Bowlers – Jacob Duffy, Abbas Ahmed, Will O’Rourke