NZ vs PAK Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st Semi-Final | ICC T20 World Cup 2022
Date: Wednesday, 9 November 2022
Time: 13:30 (GMT+5.5) / 14:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20I
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
NZ vs PAK Preview
- Netherlands beating South Africa paved the route for Pakistan into the semis.
- For the third time in a row, New Zealand has advanced to the semifinals of the T20 World Cup.
- In this tournament, Pakistan’s openers haven’t been on their game, while NZ’s Williamson appears to have found his groove.
We are down to the last four teams in the 2022 T20 World Cup after 42 matches, with New Zealand and Pakistan facing off in the first semi-final on Wednesday night. With three victories out of a possible five, New Zealand finished first in Group 1. With six points, Pakistan came in second place in Group 2. At 19:00 local time, the first semi-final begins at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Despite only having dropped one game in this tournament, New Zealand has a dismal recent record against Pakistan. The Black Caps can win and go to Sunday’s final, but they will need to play at their absolute best.
When Pakistan lost their early games to India and Zimbabwe, it appeared as though they would be eliminated from the 2022 T20 World Cup. They do, however, have momentum right now, and their bowling assault is doing well.
NZ vs PAK Weather Report
The weather predicts generally clear skies with a high of 22 degrees Celsius.
NZ vs PAK Match Toss Prediction
In 10 of the 16 T20Is held at the SCG, the team batting first prevailed. Teams that batted first in this T20 World Cup won 5 out of the 6 games played there. Both sides have potent bowling attacks that can hold up against totals.
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch has typically been favorable for batting, giving teams who bat first an advantage. As was evident in the most recent game, the pitch will provide some assistance to the spinners.
New Zealand Team News & Probable Playing XIs
With the exception of the first game, Kane Williamson has always led the same lineup, with Daryl Mitchell (now healthy) replacing Mark Chapman. There haven’t been any recent injuries or absences, so we anticipate keeping the same starting lineup.
Recent form – W L W NR W
New Zealand’s Probable XI
Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Finn Allen, Tim Southee, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Pakistan Team News & Probable Playing XIs
It was expected that Pakistan would field the same lineup against Bangladesh on Sunday after resounding victories over South Africa and the Netherlands. We anticipate seeing the same starting XI for Pakistan versus New Zealand because none of their players are injured.
Recent form – W W W L L
Pakistan’s Probable XI
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shan Masood, Mohammad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Loss | Tie |
| New Zealand | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 4 | 1 | 0 |
NZ vs PAK – 1st Semi-Final, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Devon Conway (C)
- Finn Allen
Batters
- Kane Williamson
- Babar Azam
- Shan Masood
All-Rounders
- Mitchell Santner
- Shadab Khan
- Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers
- Trent Boult (VC)
- Shaheen Afridi
- Tim Southee
NZ vs PAK Prediction
Winning the toss
- New Zealand
Top batsman
- New Zealand – Kane Williamson
- Pakistan – Iftikhar Ahmed
Top bowler
- New Zealand – Lockie Ferguson
- Pakistan – Shadab Khan
Most sixes
- New Zealand – Kane Williamson
- Pakistan – Iftikhar Ahmed
Player of the Match
- New Zealand – Kane Williamson
Team Scores Batting First
- New Zealand – 165+
- Pakistan – 155+
New Zealand is the favorite to win this match.
Both sides will enter this game with confidence and positive recent memories of the site as they have each already won at least one game at the SCG in this tournament. Pakistan’s bowlers are finally delivering pace, aggression, and accuracy after a very dismal start to the campaign, but their top-order hitters have had trouble maintaining consistency. We anticipate New Zealand to triumph in a duel of the batters and are backing them to win this game.