On Saturday, November 4, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, New Zealand and Pakistan will square off in Game 35 of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. After a disappointing showing with the bat and ball in their match against South Africa, New Zealand will be entering the match bruised from that defeat. Given that they have lost their last three games, it would be intriguing to see how New Zealand performs against Pakistan.
However, Pakistan, under the leadership of Babar Azam, will enter the game hot off a victory over Bangladesh. The Men in Green have finally returned to winning ways after a series of defeats, and they will want to keep it going.
NZ vs PAK Match Details:
| Match | New Zealand Vs Pakistan, Match 35 |
| Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
| Date & Time | Saturday, November 4, 10:30 AM (IST) |
| Live Streaming Details | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
Pitch report of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium:
Batters have a preference for the pitch at Bangalore’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The stadium’s small borders and swift outfield make it simple to score runs. Making the bold choice to bat first and post a large score could turn out to be a smart move.
NZ vs. PAK ODI World Cup head-to-head record:
| Matches Played | 115 |
| New Zealand Won | 51 |
| Pakistan Won | 60 |
| N/R | 3 |
| Tied | 1 |
| First Played | 11 Feb 1973 |
| Last Played | 7 May 2023 |
Potential Starting XI for NZ vs. PAK
NZ, or New Zealand:
Will Young, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman/Jamesh Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Devon Conway
Pakistan (PAK): Abdullah Shafique, Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk),
Potential Best Performers: NZ vs. PAK
Most Likely Batter:
From New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra, an all-rounder from New Zealand, might be the finest hitter against Pakistan. With 425 runs in his previous ten games, Ravindra has been in incredible form at the bat lately. For the Black Caps, Ravindra’s knock might be very important.
Most likely top bowler:
Pakistani Shaheen Afridi
Aces Shaheen Afridi, a pacer for Pakistan, might be the most effective bowler against New Zealand. Afridi has been leading the Men in Green’s pace assault with impressive form. His confidence will undoubtedly be boosted by having taken 20 wickets in his last ten outings and by playing well the previous game.
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