The first match of the 5 match T20 series between New Zealand and Pakistan is set to be played in Hagley Oval. Both the teams have a contrasting Champions Trophy with New Zealand coming very close to win the trophy whereas Pakistan with a horrible outing are set to face each other on March 16 .
Let’s look at a depth analysis of everything you need to know before watching the match and which team has the better chance of winning this match.
Nz vs Pak 1st T20 series 2025 Match Details
- 🏆 Series: Pakistan Tour of New Zealand, 2025
- 📍 Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
- 📅 Date: March 16, 2025
- ⏰ Time: 06:45 AM (India according to )
- 📺 Live Streaming: SonyLIV App & FanCode
How is the hagley Oval pitch going to play out?
Hagley oval recently has helped bowlers as much as the recent record tells us that 130 is the average score in t20 which is quite low as the standards of modern day cricket. 7 wickets average have fallen in recent matches. So the winning captain must take bowling on this wicket and try to chase it. If the batting team can put up a total of 150-160 it will be tough for the chasing team. But the stats tell a different story as the chasing team has won more matches than defending teams.
How is the squad of both the teams?
Both the teams are going to miss their key players as New Zealand are playing without the likes of kane Williamson, Mitchell Santner , Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips etc whereas Pakistan with a bold move have dropped big 3 of their team i.e Naseem Shah, Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan and are playing with young players.
Here’s a look at the squad of both the teams;
Pakistan Squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan , Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim and Usman Khan
New Zealand squad: Michael Bracewell (captain), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes , Mitch Hay, Matt Henry , Kyle Jamieson , Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Will O’Rourke , Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi
Weather report:
It appears to be a clear day for cricket tomorrow at hagley oval as according to reports there are no chances of rain. The forecast should remain clear throughout the match.
Who should be in your team for the match? Fantasy analysis for your Dream11 team:
| Factor | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Not favorable for pacers |
| Bowling Strategy | Pick more bowlers, especially from the defending team |
| Key Player (Captain Choice) | Daryl Mitchell – Good for both batting & bowling |
| Pakistan Key Player | Salman Ali Agha – Potential game-changer |
| Opponent Weakness | Pakistan missing Naseem Shah, making batting easier for Mitchell |
🏏 Fantasy Tip: Focus on bowlers and all-rounders for maximum points! (Best of Luck 🤞)
Who will win the match?
Now the biggest question is who will win the match. Well the stats are here to tell you who will win the match. In the recent 5 matches played between both the nations both of the teams have come out on top 2 teams each whereas one match came in no result.
✅ Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
- Pakistan won 2 matches
- New Zealand won 2 matches
- 1 match ended with no result
✅ Overall T20 Head-to-Head:
- Pakistan: 23 wins
- New Zealand: 19 wins
✅ Stats Favor Pakistan:
- Historically, Pakistan has a better win record (23-19) in T20s.
✅ Key Factors Favoring New Zealand:
- Pakistan is without Rizwan & Babar, weakening their squad.
- Match is in New Zealand, where they are tough to beat.
🎲 Final Toss Prediction: Pakistan is the favorite to win Toss
🏆 Final Match Prediction: New Zealand is the favorite to win at home! 🚀
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