The second game of the T20I tri-series pits Pakistan and New Zealand against one another. Bangladesh was defeated by Pakistan in the tri-series opener. By reducing Bangladesh’s batting order to 146/8, Pakistan’s bowlers were able to win the match by 21 runs.
Match Preview
Although it will be a clear day, temperatures will be relatively low, dropping as low as 5-7 degrees. In the first game, the surface at the Oval was a fantastic wicket for playing cricket since it helped both the pacers and the slower bowlers in the second half of the inning. In the second T20I, an even battle between bat and ball is anticipated.
Team Preview
Mohammad Rizwan, the standout batsman for Pakistan, hit 78 balls from 50 deliveries for another excellent half-century that included 7 fours and 2 sixes. Babar Azam (22) played a sluggish innings that contributed to the team’s score of 167/5 while Shah Mahmood (also playing well) scored 31 runs off 22 balls.
Despite losing Mitchell, the Blackcaps still appear to be led by seasoned captain Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill, who will work to close any gaps and get themselves in shape for the T20 World Cup. Pakistani batsmen will be troubled by Kiwi bowling, which is far more calm under Trent Boult, who was the leading wicket-taker (10 in 3 matches), during the powerplay and death overs.
Match Prediction
Pakistan is predicted to win this match.
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Betting Odds
New Zealand is placed at 02.04 on LotusFair
Pakistan is placed at 01.95 on LotusFair
Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand
Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (C), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips (wk) James Neesham, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee
Pakistan
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Shahnawaz Dahani
Match Details
Match : New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd Match
Event : New Zealand T20I Tri-Series 2022
Venue : Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Date : 07th October 2022
Time: 11.30 AM IST/ 06.00 AM GMT
LotusFair Tip : Pakistan is LotusFair prediction to win
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