Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025 is one of the most-awaited events and begins today, as the host Pakistan takes on New Zealand in a cracking contest. This encounter is scheduled to be held on February 8, 2025 at the prestigious venue of Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. In fact, all the teams involved – Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa – need such preparation before entering the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
A huge match awaits to begin the competition with big names back in the game. So, let us dive into details of the match and some dream11 tips to help you pick the perfect fantasy team for the game today.
Match Details
– Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs New Zealand (NZ), 1st ODI, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025
– Date: February 8, 2025 (Saturday)
– Time: 2:30 PM IST / 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
– Ground: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Head-to-Head Record
In the 116 ODIs played between these two teams, Pakistan has a slim advantage of 61 victories, while New Zealand has bagged 51 matches. The two teams also have three no-results as well as one tied match. Such a closeness in record makes this game another great match again.
Weather Report
Lahore is supposed to have clear skies for the match, no threat of rain around. It should reach 23°C at maximum with average humidity at 28% – perfect weather to have a wonderful day of cricket.
Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium pitch has been batsmen friendly to all, as far as pitch value is concerned: excellent support, though nothing fantastic, as per expectations from ground. Except some dew coming through in the second innings that shall bother the pacers but for sure not both spinners enough, which indeed shall become a batsman’s pitch.
Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan:
Fakhar Zaman
Saud Shakeel
Babar Azam
Kamran Ghulam
– Mohammad Rizwan (Wk & C)
– Agha Salman
– Khushdil Shah
– Shaheen Afridi
– Abrar Ahmed
– Naseem Shah
– Haris Rauf
New Zealand:
– Devon Conway
– Rachin Ravindra
– Kane Williamson
– Mark Chapman
– Daryl Mitchell
– Glenn Phillips
– Michael Bracewell
– Mitchell Santner (C)
– Nathan Smith
– Matt Henry
– William O’Rourke
Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1:
Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips
– Bowlers: Matt Henry, Shaheen Afridi
Captain First-Choice:Kane Williamson,
Captain Second-Choice: Babar Azam,
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Mohammad Rizwan,
Vice-captain Second-Choice: Daryl Mitchell
Fantasy Team 2:
– Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Devon Conway
– Batters: Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Rachin Ravindra
– All-rounders: Agha Salman, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips
– Bowlers: Matt Henry, Shaheen Afridi
Captain First-Choice: Rachin Ravindra,
Captain Second-Choice: Mitchell Santner,
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Agha Salman
Vice-captain Second-Choice: Shaheen Afridi
Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Although Pakistan will enjoy playing on their home grounds, New Zealand are the better-stocked side for both batting and bowling. On their day, they should make full use of this balanced combination and win a highly competitive contest for us.
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