Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: Probable XIs, Match Prediction, Weather Forecast, Pitch Report, and Live Streaming Details

New Zealand are all set to tour Pakistan for a limited-overs series, starting on April 14. The two sides will face off in a T20I series, comprising five games, which will be followed by a five-match One-Day Series. The 10 games will be played across Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi.

The first T20I will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 14. Pakistan have selected a full-strength squad after resting players for their recent Afghanistan series.

Babar Azam will be leading the side. The likes of Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Azam form a formidable batting lineup to go along with the bowling attack, consisting of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Shadab Khan. They will be looking to start the series on a winning note.

New Zealand, on the other hand, will be led by Tom Latham. Most of their players are playing in the Indian Premier League 2023 and it provides a great opportunity for other players to showcase their skills.

The likes of Jimmy Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, and Matt Henry have plenty of experience which will come in handy while facing Pakistan. They will have to find the right combination and fire in unison to get an early lead in the series.

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Details:

Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I, New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023

Date and Time: April 14 2023, Friday, 07:30 pm IST

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Pitch Report

The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium is a wonderful track to bat on. The bowlers may get some movement with the new ball but the surface becomes very good to bat on as matches progress. Fans can expect a high-scoring affair at this venue.

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Weather Forecast

Clear skies will greet the two sides on Friday, with temperatures in Lahore expected to range between 22 and 39 degrees Celsius.

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Probable XIs

Pakistan

Babar Azam’s men certainly start as favorites against the Kiwis at home.

Probable XI

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

New Zealand

Tom Latham will be looking to lead by example in the T20I series.

Probable XI

Tom Latham (c & wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Blair Tickner, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Henry Shipley

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Prediction

Pakistan have a solid squad and will certainly start as favorites against New Zealand, who are missing out on some of their most experienced stars.

Pakistan look strong on paper and are expected to get an early lead in the series.

Prediction: Pakistan to win this clash.

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Streaming details and channel list

TV: Sony Sports Network

Live Streaming: Sony LIV App