New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd ODI: Who will win today's 2nd ODI match between New Zealand & Pakistan?
The second match of the three-match ODI series between the Pakistan National Cricket Team and the New Zealand National Cricket Team will be played tomorrow i.e. on 2nd April. This match between the two teams will be played at Seddon Park Stadium in Hamilton from 3:30 AM Indian time.
In the first ODI match, New Zealand team defeated Pakistan by 73 runs. With this, the Michael Bracewell-led outfit has taken a 1-0 lead in the series. Now in the second ODI match, Pakistan would like to make a comeback in the series. In this ODI series, the command of New Zealand is on the shoulders of Michael Bracewell. Whereas, Pakistan is led by Mohammad Rizwan.
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In the first ODI match, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and decided to bowl first. After losing the toss, New Zealand came out to bat first and scored 344 runs in the stipulated 50 overs, losing nine wickets. Pakistan had to score 345 runs in 50 overs to win this match. Chasing the target, Pakistan's entire team was reduced to just 271 runs in 44.1 overs.
Ahead of the exciting forthcoming second One Day International match between Pakistan & New Zealand, let's take a look at the Head to Head records, probable playing 11 and the team which has the highest chance of winning the match.
Head to Head Record in ODI Cricket (PAK vs NZ Head To Head)
A total of 120 One Day International matches have been played between New Zealand (NZ) and Pakistan (PAK) so far. During this period, Pakistan team has had the upper hand. They have gone on to secure wins in 61 matches while the Blackcaps has won 55 matches, while 3 matches had no results and 1 match was tied.
This team can win (NZ vs PAK Match Winner Prediction)
Let us tell you that New Zealand's team seems to have the upper hand. This match can be challenging for Pakistan, especially against New Zealand's strong bowling and batting. Looking at New Zealand's recent performance, they can win the second ODI.
New Zealand's chance of winning: 58%
Pakistan's chance of winning: 42%.
A look at the probable playing XI of both the teams
New Zealand national cricket team: Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tim Seifert, Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Mitchell Hay (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (Captain), Nathan Smith, Will O'Rourke and Jacob Duffy.
Pakistan national cricket team: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Rizwan (captain and wicketkeeper), Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Akif Javed, Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Wasim Jr.