Match 35 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be played between New Zealand and Pakistan (NZ vs PAK). The match will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on November 4 at 10:30 AM IST.

NZ vs PAK (New Zealand vs Pakistan), Match 35 - Match Information

Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, Match 35
Date: November 4, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

NZ vs PAK (New Zealand vs Pakistan), Match 35 Preview

New Zealand have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Pakistan have also played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table

The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
India 7 7 0 14 +2.102
South Africa 7 6 1 12 +2.290
Australia 6 4 2 8 +0.970
New Zealand 7 4 3 8 +0.484
Pakistan 7 3 4 6 -0.024
Afghanistan 6 3 3 6 -0.718
Sri Lanka 7 2 5 4 -1.162
Netherlands 6 2 4 4 -1.277
Bangladesh 7 1 6 2 -1.446
England 6 1 5 2 -1.652

Both teams last played against each other in the 5th ODI of New Zealand in Pakistan, 5 ODI Series 2023 where Rachin Ravindra scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 123 match fantasy points while Iftikhar Ahmed topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan with 134 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by New Zealand against South Africa, South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs. The top fantasy player for New Zealand was Glenn Phillips who scored 88 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Bangladesh, Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Pakistan was Mohammad Wasim who scored 109 fantasy points.

NZ vs PAK, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 245 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue since the team batting first has only won 35% of its matches.

Weather Report for M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

The temperature will hover around 26°C with 64% humidity. 3.19 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

NZ vs PAK, Head-to-Head

In the 115 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for Pakistan.

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Mohammad Rizwan 5 160 32 0 0 26, 31, 8, 46, 49 -
Babar Azam 5 201 40.2 0 0 9, 50, 74, 18, 50 -
Devon Conway 5 95 19 0 0 2, 28, 0, 20, 45 -
  1. Mohammad Rizwan

    Mohammad Rizwan is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 160 runs at an average of 32 per match.

  2. Mohammad Babar Azam

    Babar Azam can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Babar Azam has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 201 runs at an average of 40.2 per match.

  3. Devon Philip Conway

    Devon Conway is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Devon Conway is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 2, 28, 0, 20 and 45 runs averaging 19 per match.

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Shaheen Afridi 3 5 1 7 1.4 0, 2, 0, 3, 0 3, 0, 3, 0, 1
Trent Boult 3 19 3.8 4 0.8 0, 9, 0, 10, 0 1, 0, 3, 0, 0
Usama Mir 4 0 0 4 0.8 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 1, 2, 0, 1, 0
  1. Shaheen Shah Afridi

    Shaheen Afridi is a bowler and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches, Shaheen Afridi has taken 3, 0, 3, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.4.

  2. Trent Alexander Boult

    Trent Boult is a bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls left-arm fast medium and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 3, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  3. Usama Mir

    Usama Mir is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Usama Mir has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a leg break bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 1, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Daryl Mitchell 5 209 41.8 0 0 24, 54, 130, 1, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Rachin Ravindra 3 200 40 0 0 0, 9, 0, 116, 75 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Iftikhar Ahmed 3 78 15.6 1 0.2 0, 17, 21, 0, 40 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Daryl Joseph Mitchell

    Daryl Mitchell is an all-rounder and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Daryl Mitchell is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 209 runs at an average of 41.8 per match.

  2. Rachin Ravindra

    Rachin Ravindra is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Rachin Ravindra is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 0, 9, 0, 116 and 75 runs averaging 40 per match.

  3. Iftikhar Ahmed

    Iftikhar Ahmed is an all-rounder and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Iftikhar Ahmed has scored 0, 17, 21, 0 and 40 runs at an average of 15.6 per match.

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Fakhar Zaman 5 146 29.2 0 0 81, 12, 22, 4, 27 -
Shaheen Afridi 3 5 1 7 1.4 0, 2, 0, 3, 0 3, 0, 3, 0, 1
Abdullah Shafique 5 219 43.8 0 0 68, 9, 58, 64, 20 -
Glenn Phillips 3 95 19 3 0.6 0, 60, 0, 12, 23 0, 0, 3, 0, 0
Daryl Mitchell 5 209 41.8 0 0 24, 54, 130, 1, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Trent Boult 3 19 3.8 4 0.8 0, 9, 0, 10, 0 1, 0, 3, 0, 0

The top point-getters for New Zealand are Glenn Phillips with 88 match fantasy points, Daryl Mitchell with 48 match fantasy points and Trent Boult with 43 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Pakistan are Fakhar Zaman with 108 match fantasy points, Shaheen Afridi with 103 match fantasy points and Abdullah Shafique with 89 match fantasy points.

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Daryl Mitchell 5 209 41.8 0 0 24, 54, 130, 1, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Mohammad Rizwan 5 160 32 0 0 26, 31, 8, 46, 49 -
Shaheen Afridi 3 5 1 7 1.4 0, 2, 0, 3, 0 3, 0, 3, 0, 1
Trent Boult 3 19 3.8 4 0.8 0, 9, 0, 10, 0 1, 0, 3, 0, 0
Babar Azam 5 201 40.2 0 0 9, 50, 74, 18, 50 -
  1. Daryl Joseph Mitchell

    Daryl Mitchell is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Daryl Mitchell has scored 24, 54, 130, 1 and 0 runs at an average of 41.8 per match.

  2. Mohammad Rizwan

    Mohammad Rizwan is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 26, 31, 8, 46 and 49 runs at an average of 32 per match.

  3. Shaheen Shah Afridi

    Shaheen Afridi is a bowler and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Shaheen Afridi bowls left-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 3, 0, 3, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.4.

  4. Trent Alexander Boult

    Trent Boult is a bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Trent Boult has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  5. Mohammad Babar Azam

    Babar Azam is a batter and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 201 runs averaging 40.2 per match.

NZ vs PAK Squad Information

New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra.

Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Usama Mir, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim and Zaman Khan.

NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan and Devon Conway

Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Babar Azam and Will Young

All-Rounders: Iftikhar Ahmed and James Neesham

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Trent Boult, Usama Mir and Lockie Ferguson

Captain: Usama Mir

Vice-Captain: Iftikhar Ahmed

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