NZ vs PAK Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 2nd T20I match between New Zealand and Pakistan?

The second T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan is set to be played at the University Oval in Dunedin. The New Zealand team is currently in the lead after their win at Christchurch and will be confident going into the upcoming game which will take place on March 18 where they will look to extend their lead going forward. 

The Michael Bracewell-led team outplayed the Green Shirts in the first game with both bat and ball. Salman Agha and his boys were bowled out for just 91 runs in the end which was chased down easily in the end. This was a great performance from the Kiwi side who went into this game with some new and young players. 

Speaking of new and young players the Pakistan team had also got some upcoming stars who made it into the team after their performances in domestic cricket but in the end, no player on the day impressed the fans on the day as there was only one batter who got a 30+ score and only one wicket was taken by the bowlers in the second innings. 

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Match Details 

Pitch Report 

The University oval is once again a balanced pitch that offers some assistance to the pace bowlers and also gets better with time for the batters. Though there are some big totals scored in this game which makes this another wicket where bowling first would be a great option for the skipper who wins the toss. 

Head-to-Head record 

Predicted Playing XIs 

New Zealand 

Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy. 

Pakistan 

Mohammad Haris (wk), Omair Yousuf, Salman Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Khushdil Shah, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed. 

Probable Best Performers 

Probable best batter: Tim Seifert 

The first game was a terrible game for the batters. The only batter who looked threatening on the day was Tim Seifert who scored 44 off 29 deliveries. He will want to continue his great form and will hopefully get a big score in the upcoming match. Seifert’s attacking style of batting will be something the fans will look forward to. 

Probable best bowler: Jacob Duffy 

Though Kyle Jamieson’s spell was commendable Jacob Duffy’s spell also played a great role in the New Zealand victory. Duffy took a four-wicket haul in the first game and once again has proved to be effective with his variations taking some big wickets in the previous match. 

                            Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match 

Scenario 1  

• New Zealand win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 35-40
• PAK: 140-160
• New Zealand win the match  

Scenario 2  

• Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 50-60
• NZ: 180-190
• Pakistan win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.