PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for the match 1 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, to be played between PAK vs NZ in Karachi.

The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy is all set to begin as the top eight teams will try their luck to get their hands on the trophy. Pakistan will defend their title and will face New Zealand in the tournament’s opener.

This clash will be played on Wednesday, February 19 at the National Stadium, Karachi. These two recently met in the ODI Tri-series, and New Zealand won it comfortably in the end.

But you never know with Pakistan; their unpredictability makes them tough opponents. But, New Zealand will be confident after winning the Tri-Series and will look to replicate that performance.

PAK vs NZ: Match Details

Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs New Zealand (NZ), Match 1, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Match Date: February 19, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 2:30 PM IST / 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

PAK vs NZ: Head-to-Head: PAK (61) – NZ (53)

These two teams have played a total of 118 ODIs so far. Pakistan have won 61, New Zealand have won 53, three games have ended without result, and one has ended in a tie.

PAK vs NZ: Weather Report

The forecast for Wednesday in Karachi is likely to be humid. The maximum temperature will reach up to 28° C, while the humidity is expected to be around 40-45 percent.

PAK vs NZ: Pitch Report

The venue is likely to offer an even surface. Due to humid conditions, spinners might get some purchase in the first innings. In the second innings, there might be some dew later on. The new ball will move early on, and that can be a challenging time for the batters. But chasing can be an advantage here.

PAK vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, William O’Rourke

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 PAK vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan

Batters: Kane Williamson, Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell

All-rounders: Agha Salman, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah

Captain First-Choice: Kane Williamson || Captain Second-Choice: Fakhar Zaman

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Daryl Mitchell || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Shaheen Afridi

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 PAK vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Devon Conway

Batters: Kane Williamson, Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell, Babar Azam

All-rounders: Agha Salman, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Micheal Bracewell

Bowler:  Shaheen Afridi

Captain First-Choice: Agha Salman || Captain Second-Choice: Micheal Bracewell

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Daryl Mitchell || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Mohammad Rizwan

PAK vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

New Zealand will start as favorites because of their current form. Pakistan don’t have the right combination, and their fifth bowler is a problem. That is why we back New Zealand to win this game.

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