PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for the 1st ODI of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025, to be played between PAK vs NZ in Lahore.

It is time for an exciting ODI tri-series involving the hosts Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa. This tri-series is crucial for all three teams as they head into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after this.

The tri-series will have four matches between February 8 and 14. The first match will take place between Pakistan and New Zealand. It will be played on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

Both teams have all the big names back, and they could produce a thrilling contest in Lahore.

PAK vs NZ: Match Details

Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs New Zealand (NZ), 1st ODI, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025

Match Date: February 8, 2025 (Saturday)

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

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

PAK vs NZ: Head-to-Head: PAK (61) – NZ (51)

A total of 116 ODIs have been contested between these two sides. Pakistan have won 61, New Zealand have won 51, three games have ended in no results, and one has been tied.

PAK vs NZ: Weather Report

The forecast for Saturday in Lahore is clear with no threat of rain. The temperature will reach as high as 23° C with an average humidity of 28 percent.

PAK vs NZ: Pitch Report

The surface in Lahore is pretty flat, and we can expect a batting-friendly track for the first game. The conditions for batting will remain good in both innings of the match. However, there might be some dew in the evening, which can become a bit challenging for the bowlers in the second innings. Spinners are expected to get more purchase than pacers here but not much of it anyway.

PAK vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan (Wk & C), Agha Salman, Khushdil-Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem-Shah, Haris Rauf

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke

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

Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan

Batters: Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra

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

Bowlers: Matt Henry, Shaheen Afridi

Captain First-Choice: Kane Williamson || Captain Second-Choice: Babar Azam

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

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

Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Devon Conway

Batters: Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Rachin Ravindra

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

Bowlers: Matt Henry, Shaheen Afridi

Captain First-Choice: Rachin Ravindra || Captain Second-Choice: Mitchell Santner

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Agha Salman || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Shaheen Afridi

PAK vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Pakistan may have an edge in their home conditions, but New Zealand are more settled in both departments. That is why we back New Zealand to win this game.

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