As the tour of New Zealand by Pakistan progresses, the second T20I is scheduled for March 18 at the scenic University Oval in Dunedin. Michael Bracewell-led New Zealand will seek to enhance their outstanding show in the opening match of the series when they routed Pakistan by nine wickets.
The Kiwis, having lost several players to IPL engagements, presented stunning depth of their own as Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy led their bowling charge. Pakistan, captained by Salman Ali Agha, are in for a battle after getting bundled out for a mere 91 in the opener. The unavailability of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan has created opportunities for younger players, but they will have to perform much better to neutralize the formidable batting lineup of New Zealand. Shadab Khan‘s return to the team can give some stability, but Pakistan would need a team effort to change their fortunes in this series. The University Oval, famous for its beautiful scenery and fan-friendly environment, holds the key to an interesting encounter between these two teams seeking to prove their supremacy in the T20 competition.
Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025: 2nd T20I
- Date and Time: March 18; 02:15 pm local/ 01:15 am GMT / 06:45 pm IST
- Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
University Oval Pitch Report
The Dunedin-based University Oval tends to have a balanced playing surface for both batters and bowlers. The pitch is typically slower, which can prove beneficial for spinners as the match wears on. Nevertheless, the early overs do help seam bowlers somewhat, with ball and seam swinging slightly under the Dunedin lights. The outfield is usually lush and well-groomed, so quick runs can be had if the batters are able to find the gaps. Generally, the pitch should favour an even contest between bat and ball, with teams having to change their approach as the game develops.
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
- Batters: Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Finn Allen, Irfan Khan
- All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah
- Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Haris Rauf
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Tim Seifert (c), Haris Rauf (vc)
- Choice 2: Mark Chapman (c), Salman Agha (vc)
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NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Ben Sears, Kyle Jamieson, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Haris
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (01:15 am GMT):
Squads:
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell (c), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Mitchell Hay
Pakistan: Omair Yousuf, Usman Khan (wk), Abdul Samad, Mohammad Haris, Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan
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