New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the warm-up match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday. Due to security concerns, the match is played behind closed doors. New Zealand are dealing with injury concerns with their key players Kane Williamson and Tim Southee not being able to fit in on time for their 1st warm-up game. On the other hand, Pakistan will miss their young pace sensation Naseem Shah, who has been ruled out of the World Cup with a shoulder injury.
Match Details:
New Zealand vs Pakistan, Warm-up Match
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
Date & Time: September 29th at 2:00 PM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
What is the pitch report for NZ vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Warm-up Match?
The track here at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is considered to be a friendly batting one where it gets even better to score runs under the lights. The bowlers have to take the pace of the ball more often to tackle the batters.
NZ vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Warm-up Match Probable Winners:
New Zealand are expected to win this match.
What are the Squads for NZ vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Warm-up Match?
New Zealand
Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young
Pakistan
Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim
Injury Updates:
New Zealand: Kane Williamson and Tim Southee are recovering from injuries and are likely to be match-fit for the tournament opener against England.
Pakistan: Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the tournament with an injury and Hasan Ali will replace him in the squad.
What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for NZ vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Warm-up Match?
Top Pick – Batter
Abdullah Shafique who is in Pakistan’s side as a back-up opener is likely to get a game to showcase his talent. The 23-year-old right-hand batter scored a half-century in his last outing against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup where Pakistan lost a nail-biting thriller.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Pakistan vice-captain Shadab Khan is the lead spinner for Pakistan who bowls most of his overs during the middle phases of the game. He is flexible and can bat anywhere in the batting order.
Top Pick – Bowler
Matt Henry is one of the underrated quick bowlers who has got excellent outswingers. In the absence of Tim Southee, he is likely to take the new ball for the Kiwis.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Mohammad Rizwan has his own way of scoring runs, plays unorthodox cricketing shots more often and runs well between the wickets. He will bat at No.4 for Pakistan.
X-Factor:
Glenn Phillips comes in as a whole package who can bat, bowl, and be a gun fielder too. If the situation demands he can keep wickets as well. He strengthens New Zealand’s middle order.
What are the fantasy suggested teams for NZ vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Warm-up Match?
1. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Glenn Phillips (c), Abdullah Shafique (vc), Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Mohammad Wasim
2. Tom Latham, Devon Conway (c), Babar Azam (vc), Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Haris Rauf
Pre-Match Analysis:
New Zealand are one of the most consistent sides in the ICC tournaments as they reached the knockout stages in the previous four editions having barely missed out on winning the title in 2019 in the finals against England which went to the super over. Of course, they will start as favorites in this edition with Kane Williamson set to recover on time for the inaugural game against England which is scheduled on October 5th. Kyle Jamieson, Henry Nicholls, Finn Allen, and Adam Milne are the major absentees in the 15-man squad while Rachin Ravindra and Will Young have been preferred following their consistent performances. Ace pacer, Trent Boult who has dropped the New Zealand central contract has been included in the side.
Pakistan has many surprise elements in the selection process while picking the 15-man squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup following their Asia Cup exit in the Super Four stages. Naseem Shah who has been an integral part of the side has been sidelined due to a shoulder injury and experienced pacer Hasan Ali will replace him. Mohammad Haris and Faheem Ashraf who were part of the Asia Cup squad miss out while Saud Shakeel and Usama Mir will keep their places. Prolific batter Babar Azam will lead the side with all-rounder Shadab Khan as his deputy.
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