NZ-XI vs PK-A Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update - Pakistan A Tour of New Zealand, 5th Unofficial T20

Match Details

The 5th unofficial T20 match of the Pakistan A tour of New Zealand between Pakistan A and New Zealand XI will be played at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln. 

The match is scheduled to start at 3:30am IST on January 5, 2021.

Preview

Pakistan-A have got their top order in top-notch form in the last 2 games where they’ve hammered Canterbury Kings and New Zealand-XI. They should stick with their strengths in this fixture as well. NZ-XI looked really fragile as a bowling unit as PK-A ruthlessly amassed 231 runs in just 20 overs in what turned out to be a run fest for the team batting 1st. 

NZ-XI vs PK-A Weather Report for the 5th T20:

The weather is expected to be overcast and this might help the bowlers to get some movement off the pitch. Temperature will hover around the 19 degrees mark with 75% humidity and a typical Kiwi-like windy atmosphere. However, conditions would majorly favour the batsmen.

Pitch Condition/Report

Win toss and bat first would be the go to option for both teams as the pitch favours batsmen even though the nature overall is still balanced on both sides in terms of bowling and batting.

Average first innings score

200 (2 previous T20 match played here)

Record of chasing teams

Won-1 Lost-1 Tied-0 

Injury and Availability News:

Will be added when there is an update

NZ-XI vs PK-A Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand XI

Jeet Raval(c), Rhys Mariu, Joe Carter, Fergus Lellman, Jakob Bhula, Quin Sunde(Wk), Ryan Harrison, Henry Shipley, Tim Pringle, Adhitya Ashok, Simon Keene

Bench:

Jarrod McKay, William ORourke, Fraser Sheat

Pakistan A

Rohail Nazir(c&wk), Zeeshan Malik, Haider Ali, Abdullah Shafiq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Amad Butt, Haris Rauf, Danish Aziz, Muhammad Hasnain, Hussain Talat, Usman Qadir.

Bench:

Musa Khan, Zafar Gohar, Wahab Riaz

NZ-XI vs PK-A Top Picks for today’s Dream11 Match:

Zeeshan Malik looked at his destructive best the last time he came out to bat at this venue against the same opposition. So expect some fireworks from his end for the Pakistan A team.

Haider Ali completely destroyed the NZ-XI bowling attack making 64 off just 28 deliveries. The star PK-A batsman has looked in great touch and another fiery knock is expected from his bat on Tuesday.

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Hussain Talat has played back to back finishing roles in dramatic fashion. Against Canterbury, he was instrumental in PK-A’s first victory and against NZ-XI as well he looked in great control during his 44 off just 17 balls. No matter if they’re chasing or not, Talat is all set to go big yet again.

Simon Keene was the only NZ-XI bowler who looked in some form of control as he picked up 2 vital wickets of Zeeshan & Haider Ali in the previous game. In a match where the bowlers were getting thrashed in all directions, Keene was the most economical Kiwi.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Haider Ali, Zeeshan Malik

Vice-Captain Options – Hussain Talat, Simon Keene

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NZ-XI vs PK-A for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rohail Nazir

Batters – Jeet Raval, Haider Ali (C), Hussain Talat, Zeeshan Malik

All-Rounders – Jakob Bhula, Amad Butt (VC),  Simon Keene

Bowlers – Tim Pringle, Haris Rauf, Usman Qadir

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NZ-XI vs PK-A for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rohail Nazir

Batters – Jeet Raval, Haider Ali, Hussain Talat (VC), Zeeshan Malik (C)

All-Rounders – Jakob Bhula, Danish Aziz, Simon Keene 

Bowlers – Adithya Ashok, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain

Expert Advice:

PK-A have some great top order batting so make sure you have a team that has most of their top order players. 

Probable Winners:

Pakistan A are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.