The second ODI of the three-match series between New Zealand and Pakistan is set to take place at Seddon Park in Hamilton, with the hosts holding a 1-0 lead after a dominant 73-run victory in the series opener at Napier. New Zealand showcased an all-round performance in the first ODI, with their batters putting up a competitive total, followed by a disciplined effort from the bowlers to dismantle Pakistan’s chase. The Blackcaps will now look to seal the series in Hamilton, while Pakistan will aim to bounce back strongly and take the contest to a decider.
Injury concern for New Zealand: Mark Chapman ruled out
New Zealand received a significant setback ahead of the second ODI as Mark Chapman, the standout performer from the first match, has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury sustained while fielding in Napier. The injury, though minor, has forced Chapman to miss this crucial fixture. Head coach Gary Stead remains hopeful that he will be fit for the series decider if required. In his absence, the in-form Tim Seifert, who was the Player of the Series in the preceding T20Is, has been called up as a replacement. Seifert’s inclusion adds more firepower to an already strong New Zealand batting lineup.
Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025: 2nd ODI
- Date and Time: April 2; 11:00 am local/ 03:30 am IST/10:00 pm GMT (April 1)
- Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
Seddon Park Pitch Report
Seddon Park is known for providing an even contest between bat and ball. The pitch offers early movement for fast bowlers, especially under overcast conditions, making the first 10 overs crucial for both teams. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to settle down, becoming easier for batting. Spinners have traditionally found minimal assistance on this surface, meaning both teams might prefer pace-heavy bowling attacks. Given the pitch conditions and past trends, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, aiming to exploit the early seam movement before conditions improve for the batters in the second innings.
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters: Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell, Abdullah Shafique
- All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Salman Agha, Muhammad Abbas
- Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Haris Rauf, William O’Rourke
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Salman Agha (c), Daryl Mitchell (vc)
- Choice 2: Michael Bracewell (c), Babar Azam (vc)
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NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Naseem Shah, Abdul Samad
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 1, 10:00 pm IST):
Squads:
New Zealand: Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Nathan Smith, William O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy, Adithya Ashok
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Abdullah Shafique, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Irfan Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Akif Javed, Mohammad Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haris Rauf, Usman Khan
