New Zealand (NZ) vs Pakistan (PAK) 1st ODI Date, Live Streaming, Schedule, Mclean Park Pitch Report, Napier Weather: New Zealand will host Pakistan in a three-match ODI series, starting with the first match at McLean Park in Napier on Saturday. The teams are coming off an action-packed T20I series that the Kiwis comfortably won by a resounding 4-1 margin.
With a rejigged Pakistan unit welcoming back skipper Mohammed Rizwan and Babar Azam, Pakistan will hope to put in a renewed fight in the 50-over format, shortly after the teams met in the Champions Trophy and the preceding Tri-Series tournament last month.
Here is a look at everything you need to know about the Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI
NZ vs PAK 1st ODI live-streaming details
When and where to watch the telecast of NZ vs PAK 1st ODI?
The first NZ vs PAK ODI will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network from 3:30 AM IST.
When and where to watch the streaming of NZ vs PAK 1st ODI?
The first NZ vs PAK ODI will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website from 3:30 AM IST.
NZ vs PAK 1st ODI pitch report
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A traditional New Zealand pitch that aids the fast bowlers, the last ODI played here in late 2023 saw the hosts crumble to 98 all out against a visiting Bangladesh side. In 2019, the Kiwis had suffered a similar defeat to India where they were wrapped up under 160 after batting first. The conditions would therefore allow both sets of seam attacks to propel their side to the lead.
NZ vs PAK 1st ODI – Napier weather report
While light showers have been forecast on the eve and the rest of the upcoming week, Saturday is slated to be a partly cloudy day with reduced chances of rainfall. Temperatures will suit the pacers in sub-20 degrees Celsius conditions at McLean Park with a 11:00 AM local start.
NZ vs PAK ODI squads
Pakistan Squad: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), 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.
New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Nathan Smith, William O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy, Adithya Ashok.
