New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test Dream 11 Prediction: Best picks for NZ vs PAK Test in Bay Oval

New Zealand head into the two-Test series against Pakistan high on confidence after winning the Twenty20 International series 2-1. New Zealand have enjoyed a magnificent summer so far as they won the Twenty20 International series against West Indies as well as the Tests 2-0 while they will be hoping to continue their form against a volatile Pakistan cricket team. This series is also important from the context of the ICC World Test Championship final. If New Zealand win the series 2-0 and India suffer losses in the series against Australia, then they might be in contention for a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final which could take place in June 2021 at Lord’s. This is probably the final Test series in New Zealand’s 2019-2021 cycle and they will be determined to capitalse on the momentum.

While New Zealand are in good form, Pakistan continue to be plagued with injuries. Shadab Khan has suffered a thigh strain and he has been ruled out. This comes on the back of Babar Azam being ruled out of the first Test due to a fractured finger and this gives a chance for Mohammad Rizwan to step up and be the captain. Azhar Ali is the only experienced player in the batting line-up while the bowling unit looks strong with the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Yasir Shah and Naseem Shah. However, even New Zealand’s bowlers are in great form with Kyle Jamieson adding potency to the three-pronged pace attack of Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Neil Wagner. On paper, expect New Zealand to be the clear favorites to continue their unbeaten run at home. But, one can never tell with Pakistan as to when and how they can spring a surprise.

Dream11 Prediction – New Zealand vs Pakistan – 1^st Test

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team: Fantasy cricket predictions and tips for New Zealand vs Pakistan 1^st Test

New Zealand vs Pakistan 1^st Test My Dream11 Team

Wicketkeeper: BJ Watling

Batsmen: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Ross Taylor, Azhar Ali

All-rounders: Mitchell Santner

Bowlers: Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Shaheen Afridi, Yasir Shah

NZ vs PAK 1^st Test Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand: Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Kane Williamson (Captain), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (wk), Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Neil Wagner, Tim Southee.

Pakistan: Abid Ali, Shan Masood, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan (c and wk), Faheem Ashraf, Haris Sohail, Yasir Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas.

New Zealand vs Pakistan 1^st Test My Dream11 Playing XI

Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, BJ Watling, Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Yasir Shah, Shaheen Afridi

New Zealand vs Pakistan 1^st Test Match Details

The match will start at 3:30 AM IST and will take place at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Squads

New Zealand: Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Tom Latham, BJ Watling, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner and Trent Boult.

Pakistan: Mohd Rizwan (C), Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Imran Butt, Haris Sohail, Shan Masood, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohd Abbas, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Sohail Khan and Yasir Shah.

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