The group stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has come to an exciting end, with India becoming the first team to qualify for the semi-finals. Three spots are left, and the fight is on. New Zealand will lock horns with Pakistan in match no. 35 of the tournament on Saturday.
This will be a day game that will start at 10:30 a.m. at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Both teams need this win to stay at the top in the semi-finals, which has made this game very important. New Zealand have 8 points at the moment, and Pakistan have six.
NZ vs PAK: Match Details
Date: 04 November, 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30 am I.S.T.
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
NZ vs PAK: Live Streaming Details
Fans can catch the NZ vs PAK contest live on Star Sports Networks on television. It will also be available in different languages (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, etc) on Star Sports regional channels. On the other hand, for mobile users, one can watch the game on the Disney+ Hotstar app or website.
NZ vs PAK: Head-to-Head Records
These two teams have played a total of 115 matches in 50-over cricket as of now. Pakistan have an advantage with 60 wins, and New Zealand have won 51 matches. Three games have ended with a result, and one was tied.
NZ vs PAK: Pitch Report
The pitch in Bangalore is a batting-friendly pitch, but it also offers some help to the bowlers. Pacers will have some movement, and as per the weather forecast, there will be overcast conditions, which might also help the pacers. With short boundaries, it is likely to be a high-scoring thriller.
NZ vs PAK: Predicted XI
New Zealand:Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
NZ vs PAK: Dream11 Team
Wicket-keeper: Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan (Vice captain)
Batsmen: Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchll, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounder: Mitchell Santner, Iftikhar Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra (Captain)
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Shaheen Afridi
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Dream11 Prediction: Both teams have some big match winners, and it is very hard to pick. But New Zealand have suffered some injuries to their key players, and it is very hard for them to pick a playing XI that might end in Pakistan's favor. We predict a win for Pakistan on Saturday.