PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 1st Match, Pitch Report, Weather Report, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team – ICC Champions Trophy, 2025
Vishal P The much-anticipated first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been scheduled to be held between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday, February 19, at 2:30 PM IST.
Both of the teams were recently played against each other on the same ground and the fans witnessed a thrilling clash between both teams. Both Pakistan and New Zealand team performances are exceptionally good.
As this is the opening match of the Champion trophy, all are much awaited to a nail-biting match between both the teams.
Before this exciting opener match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, check out our Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Players Availability, Pitch Report, Weather Report, Predicted playing X1, and more about the NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team Prediction.
PAK vs NZ 1st Match Details
| Match | PAK vs NZ, 1st Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 |
| Date | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Live Streaming | Disney+Hotstar |
PAK vs NZ Pitch Report
The surface at National Stadium, Karachi, offers flat balanced conditions. It assists both bowlers and batsmen. As we have seen in some previous games this pitch is good for the batter, but there is not much help for the bowlers, apart from swing.
PAK vs NZ Weather Report
The forecast predicts overcast conditions on Friday in Karachi with a slim chance of passing showers in the morning. The maximum temperature is likely to reach up to 31° C with average humidity around 65-70 percent.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Predicted Playing XI
Pakistan Playing 11: Saud Shakheel, Umran Khan, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf
New Zealand Playing 11: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
Pakistan vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, William ORourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young
PAK vs NZ Top Choices For Captain And Vice-Captain
| Captain | Kane Williamson & M Rizwan |
| Vice-Captain | Matt Henry & Salman Ali Agha |
PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Dream11 Prediction
Here’s the best possible Dream11 Team 1 prediction for NZ vs PAK to guide your selection.
Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Devon Conway
Batters: Kane Williamson, Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Micheal Bracewell
Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi
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PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Grand League Team
Here’s the best possible Dream11 Team 2 prediction for NZ vs PAK to guide your selection.
Wicket-keeper: Devon Conway
Batters: Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Captaincy Picks | K Williamson |
| M Rizwan | |
| Top Picks | Slamn Ali Agha |
| S Afridi | |
| Budget Picks | M Henry |
| M Santner |
Who Will Win Today’s Match Between PAK vs NZ?
New Zealand to win the match.
Looking at their playing lineup, New Zealand will be expected to win the match.
NZ vs PAK Win %
NZ=> 62 % PAK=> 38%
Disclaimer
The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and decide. You can also use the predicted team for all fantasy leagues.
