PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Team Prediction For Today's Match:

The first match of the Tri-Series between Pakistan and New Zealand will take place on Saturday at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

The exciting ODI tri-series includes the hosts Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa. The four matches of the tri-series will be played between February 8 and 14.

The hosts Pakistan had been on a winning streak after their triumphs against New Zealand and Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, New Zealand will aim to start the series with a win.

Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI of ODI tri-series 2025

Time: February 8, Saturday, 2:30 PM IST

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

PAK vs NZ Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium is flat and it will be a batting paradise for the batters for the first match. Meanwhile, the batting conditions will remain good in both innings. Spinners are likely to get more benefit from the pitch than the pacers.

Where To Watch Pakistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team:

The 1st ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will be live-streamed on the FanCode app meanwhile it will be telecasted live on Sony Sports network.

PAK vs NZ ODI Team Prediction:

Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan (Vice-Captain)

Batters: Kane Williamson (Captain), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra

All-rounders: Agha Salman, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips

Bowlers: Matt Henry, Shaheen Afridi

PAK vs NZ ODI 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 and 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 and William O’Rourke.

PAK vs NZ ODI Squads:

New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, William ORourke, Ben Sears, Michael Bracewell, Will Young, Mark Chapman

Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil Shah, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Saud Shakeel