NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

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Kane Williamson has returned to the squad following a prolonged absence. His dynamic leadership and batting prowess will be instrumental in boosting the morale of his team, particularly against spinners. New Zealand boasts a formidable batting unit, comprising of players such as Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, and Tom Latham. Additionally, the team has quality all-rounders in James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, and Mitchell Santner.

However, their lack of experience playing on Indian pitches may pose a challenge. 

Regarding the bowling department, the return of Trent Boult has undoubtedly strengthened the team's pace attack, alongside Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry. Unfortunately, Tim Southee may not be available for the upcoming game due to a fractured thumb.

Ish Sodhi will be a crucial bowler for the Black Caps, and his recent six-for in Bangladesh will undoubtedly boost his confidence.

Pakistan will heavily depend on its formidable batting line-up to achieve success in this match. Babar Azam, who is currently in exceptional form, will play a crucial role in the middle order alongside Mohammad Rizwan. Fakhar Zaman, who had a relatively quiet performance in the Asia Cup, will partner with Imam Ul-Haq at the top of the batting order. Additionally, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, and Abdullah Shafique complete the rest of the batting line-up.

Another notable strength for Pakistan lies in its pace attack. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf displayed exceptional bowling skills during the Asia Cup and will strive to replicate their success in this game. Although Pakistan faced a setback with Naseem Shah's injury, he has been replaced by the experienced campaigner Hasan Ali.

However, Pakistan's spin attack is relatively limited, with Usama Mir being the sole specialist spinner in the squad. Consequently, they will have to rely on the contributions of all-rounders Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz during the middle overs.