PAK vs NZ, 2nd ODI Today Match Prediction: The second ODI of the five-match collection between Pakistan and New Zealand is ready to be performed on April 29 in Rawalpindi. The collection opener was additionally performed on the similar venue the place Pakistan chased 289 runs with 5 wickets in hand fairly comfortably. Fakhar Zaman was the hero for the house staff with an excellent knock of 117 runs. The hosrs will look to double their lead over the depleted Kiwi facet.
Meanwhile, New Zealand have their high gamers lacking because of the Indian Premier League (IPL) however that has not avoided the gamers from placing in a spirited effort. Daryl Mitchell and Will Young batted very well for the guests after they have been put in to bat first. With the ball too, regardless that they could not make common inroads, New Zealand have been disciplined with the ball. Expect them to return exhausting on the hosts within the second ODI to stage the collection.
Match Details
Match: PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Time: 4 PM IST
Broadcast and Live Streaming: Sony Sports and Sony LIV
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan(wk), Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
New Zealand: Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(c&wk), Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls/James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner
Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch on the Rawalpindi was the flattest within the PSL and it was considerably similar within the first ODI as nicely. However, the brand new ball swung for Pakistan whereas bowling first and therefore, New Zealand began sluggish. The ball appeared to be coming onto the bat higher beneath the lights. So, the staff successful the toss is prone to bowl first once more.
There isn’t any likelihood rain through the match.
Predictions
Best Batter of the Match: Babar Azam
Babar Azam confirmed his class scoring 49 runs off 46 balls with 3 fours and a six within the first ODI within the chase. He had a strong platform from the openers to hold ahead and will be upset to not stay unbeaten successful the sport for his facet. Babar is a form of a participant who likes to take the sport on and make the distinction for his facet and in 2nd ODI, he may put up an enormous rating.
Best Bowler of the Match: Ish Sodhi
Ish Sodhi is without doubt one of the most skilled bowlers within the present New Zealand line-up and he was first rate along with his line and lengths within the collection opener as nicely. He picked up the wicket of Imam-ul-Haq as nicely conceding 52 runs in his 10 overs. The leggie will be key for the Kiwis in case New Zealand bowl first within the second ODI.
Rashid Khan has been in terrific kind this season selecting up 14 wickets to this point. Moreover, he accounted for a shocking hattrick the final time GT confronted KKR earlier this season. He has additionally dismissed Andre Russell 3 times that makes him a scorching favorite choose to develop into the very best bowler of the match.
Who will win the Match: New Zealand
