Check our Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for 2nd T20I on April 20th
Pakistan and New Zealand will take on each other in the 2nd T20I of the series on Saturday. Rain completely drenched the series opener which saw only two balls of action where hosts Pakistan got the early wicket in the second ball of the game.
🎙️ Gully Cricket Rules in 𝑷𝒖𝒏𝒋𝒂𝒃𝒊 with Usman Khan and Ish Sodhi 🏏What is your favourite rule❓ 😅#PAKvNZ | #AaTenuMatchDikhawan pic.twitter.com/dreX0uzJ3v
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 19, 2024
Match Details:
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Date & Time: April 20th at 8:00 PM IST and 7:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: FanCode
What is the Pitch Report for PAK vs NZ, 2nd T20I?
There is a high possibility of rain in the afternoon but there is no forecast of precipitation in the evening on Saturday. The wet conditions might favor the bowlers at the start of play and as the game progresses it becomes a lot easier for the batters to score runs.
Recent form:
Pakistan: NR, Won, Lost, Lost, Lost
New Zealand: NR, Lost, Lost, Lost, Lost
PAK vs NZ, 2nd T20I Probable Winners:
Pakistan are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for PAK vs NZ, 2nd T20I?
Pakistan
Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand
Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Michael Bracewell (c), James Neesham, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy
Injury Updates:
Currently, the players from both squads are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for PAK vs NZ, 2nd T20I?
Top Pick – Batter
Babar Azam had an exceptional PSL 2024 and wants to carry the same momentum against New Zealand.
🗣️ ‘Feel like it is my debut series’ – Mohammad Amir shares his excitement about making his comeback ⭐#PAKvNZ | #AaTenuMatchDikhawan pic.twitter.com/7agTH55duy
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 19, 2024
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Dean Foxcroft earned his National call-up following his consistent performances in domestic cricket. He made his debut against UAE last year where he managed to score 10 runs. The 25-year-old all-rounder has scored 1204 runs and picked up 15 wickets in 42 T20s.
Top Pick – Bowler
Shaheen Afridi can threaten any batting line-up with his skillful fast bowling. He has 74 wickets in 58 T20Is with the best figures of 4 for 22.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Tim Seifert was part of the Karachi Kings in the PSL 2024 and the experience of playing in Pakistan will come in handy for him in the series. He has 8 half-centuries in his 58 T20Is.
X-Factor:
Ish Sodhi needs to perform well in the series to secure his spot in the New Zealand T20 World Cup squad. He holds an impressive record in the T20Is, picking up 132 wickets in 112 T20Is with the best figures of 4 for 28.
In conversation with New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi 🎙️Transitioning from player to coach and his bond with Pakistan 🏏#PAKvNZ | #AaTenuMatchDikhawan pic.twitter.com/B8P8cyEJow
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 19, 2024
What are the Fantasy Suggested teams for PAK vs NZ, 2nd T20I?
1. Tim Seifert (vc), Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Tim Robinson, Shadab Khan, Dean Foxcroft, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Shaheen Afridi
2. Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Saim Ayub (vc), James Neesham, Michael Bracewell (c), Josh Clarkson, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi
On debut! Tim Robinson presented BLACKCAPS T20I cap #101 by his Wellington Firebirds teammate and fellow Wellington College Old Boy Tom Blundell at Pindi Cricket Stadium. Follow LIVE | https://t.co/BKGZ7UrRKI #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/VXJxTcRp1X
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) April 18, 2024
Pre-Match Analysis:
Revamped Pakistan who made a statement earlier that they would do experimentation in the series stuck to their words and handed T20I debuts to Abrar Ahmed, Irfan Khan, and Usman Khan in the 1st T20I. But the rain had different ideas and played a spoilsport allowing only two balls to bowl. Shaheen Afridi in the short space of time, cleaned up Tim Robinson with a perfect inswinging delivery that hit the top of the middle. The game also saw the comeback of Mohammad Amir who came out of retirement and made his first T20I appearance since 30th August 2020.
Meanwhile, the second-string New Zealand unit had a fresh face Tim Robinson who became the 101st capped player to represent the country in the shortest format however his innings lasted only two balls for no score. Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, and Ben Lister who have already made debuts in the T20Is got the opportunity in place of regulars. They will look forward to fielding the same eleven for the 2nd T20I on Saturday.
