The second Twenty20 International between Pakistan and New Zealand is set to begin at 11:45 AM PKT on March 21, 2025, at University Oval in Dunedin. Pakistan under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha, now try to improve their T20I record against New Zealand after losing all three of their previous matches. On the other hand under the leadership of an experienced team, New Zealand aims to continue to dominate Pakistan.
Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | |
Series | Pakistan tour of New Zealand |
Toss | Pakistan, elected to bowl |
Weather | 22.1°C|Sunny |
Season | 2025 |
Match days | 21 Mar, 2025 |
Umpire |
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Tv Umpire |
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Weather Forecast
At 12 am 61°Showers till 7am 55° Cloudy
Pitch Details:
Pitch Type: Batting-friendly with some assistance for seamers.
Average First Innings Score: 160 runs.
Chasing Teams won 60% of T20 matches at this venue.
Best Batsmen Picks:
D Mitchell (NZ) - A reliable top-order batsman,
I Khan (PAK) - The newly appointed captain known for his aggressive batting style.
Best Bowler Picks:
Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK) - A left-arm pacer with the ability to swing the ball both ways.
M Henry (NZ) - An experienced bowler.
Best Wicket-Keeper Picks:
Mohammad Haris (PAK) - A young wicketkeeper-batsman with quick reflexes and batting prowess.
T Seifert (NZ) - An experienced campaigner and a dependable batsman.
Best All-Rounder Picks:
Shadab Khan (PAK) - The vice-captain who contributes significantly with both bat and ball.
Mitchell Bracewell (NZ) - A left-arm spinner who can also provide valuable runs in the lower order.
Captain Picks:
D Mitchell (NZ) - His consistency and ability to anchor the innings make him a top choice.
Shadab Khan (PAK) - His all-round abilities can fetch points in multiple departments.
Vice-Captain Picks:
Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK) - Having a good wicket-taking ability, with the new ball.
M Henry (NZ) - His experience and skill set make him a valuable vice-captain.
Option 1: Mega Contest Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Haris (PAK)
Batters: D Mitchell, I Khan (PAK), F Allen (NZ)
All-Rounders: Shadab Khan (PAK) (C), Khushdil shah (NZ), James Neesham (NZ)
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK), M Henry (NZ) (VC), Haris Rauf (PAK), I Sodhi (NZ)
Option 2: Guru Team Picks:
Wicketkeeper: T Seifert (NZ)
Batters: M Chapman (NZ), Omair Bin Yousaf (PAK), D Mitchell (NZ)
All-Rounders: Shadab Khan (PAK), K Shah (PAK) (C), Michael Bracewell (VC) (NZ)
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK), W O'Rourke (NZ), M Henry (NZ), Ish Sodhi (NZ)
The recent results and head-to-head record give New Zealand a psychological edge. However, there remains potential and uncertainty in Pakistan's reorganized team. There will likely be strong rivalry.
Prediction: New Zealand to win today's match.
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12972 |
2 |
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9999 |
3 |
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9282 |
4 |
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9276 |
5 |
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9230 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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16056 |
2 |
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13537 |
3 |
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12255 |
4 |
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11832 |
5 |
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10448 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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207 |
4 |
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195 |
5 |
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163 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12 |
2 |
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8 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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6 |
5 |
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6 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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13906 |
2 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
4 |
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8607 |
5 |
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8113 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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9373 |
2 |
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8973 |
3 |
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7936 |
4 |
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7448 |
5 |
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7061 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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152 |
5 |
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142 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
3 |
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18 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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11 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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4231 |
2 |
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4223 |
3 |
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4188 |
4 |
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3911 |
5 |
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3777 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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3671 |
2 |
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3237 |
3 |
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3190 |
4 |
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3144 |
5 |
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2854 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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20 |
2 |
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17 |
3 |
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16 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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14 |