Pakistan is all set to host a tri-series featuring South Africa, New Zealand, and themselves prior to the marquee ICC event Champions Trophy 2025. The tri-series will feature 4 ODI’s including the final as all three teams will collide against each other at least once in a round-robin format. Matches will be hosted at the National Stadium in Karachi and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Pitch Conditions
Talking about the opening game of the tri-series, the first ODI will be played between the hosts and New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both teams will be looking to get an early win to set the tone for the tri-series where there is minimal room for error.
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has always seen a great battle between the bat and the ball. The average first-innings score in ODIs at this venue is 252, whereas the average second-innings score is 216. Chasing under the lights has been a bit difficult, therefore team winning the toss will be looking to bat first and set a target for the chasing team.
PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Today Match Prediction. Who Will Win?
According to most of the betting sites, Pakistan is the favorite to win this game. Take a look at the odds given by 1xBET and PARIMATCH.
| Bookie | Pakistan | New Zealand |
| 1xBET | 1.52 | 2.48 |
| PARIMATCH | 1.58 | 2.38 |
Pakistan vs New Zealand Recent Form
Pakistan: W W W W W
New Zealand: L L W W L
- Pakistan has won all their last 5 ODIs.
- New Zealand, on the other hand, have managed only 2 wins from their last 5 ODIs.
- Pakistan have the upper hand against New Zealand in the last 5 ODIs. They have beaten them 4 out of 5 times.
PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Expected Playing11
Pakistan Expected Playing 11
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saud Shakeel
- Babar Azam
- Kamran Ghulam
- Muhammad Rizwan (C/WK)
- Salman Ali Agha
- Khushdil Shah/Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Haris Rauf
- Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand Expected Playing11
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (WK)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Matt Henry
- Ben Sears/Jacob Duffy
- Lockie Ferguson
PAK vs NZ Squads
Pakistan Squad: Muhammad Rizwan (C/WK), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (VC), Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (VC/WK), Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson
