NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head 2nd ODI: Complete ODI History & Recent 5 Matches Results

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record 2nd ODI: New Zealand and Pakistan have had an intense rivalry in One Day Internationals (ODIs) over the years. With both teams boasting legendary players and historic matches, their encounters have always been exciting. NZ and PAK gear up for the 2nd ODI in Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Let’s take a detailed look at their head-to-head record in ODIs and see which team has the upper hand.

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record in ODIS

Also, Check: NZ vs PAK Match Preview- 2nd ODI

NZ vs PAK ODI Matches in New Zealand

New Zealand has been dominant at home, winning nearly two-thirds of the ODIs played against Pakistan on their soil.

• New Zealand has won 31 out of 47 ODIs at home.

• Pakistan has struggled in Kiwi conditions, winning only 15 matches.

Key Players to Watch in 2nd ODI

New Zealand

• Mark Chapman scored a brilliant 132 runs off 111 balls, guiding New Zealand’s total. He will be crucial in anchoring the innings again.

• Daryl Mitchell – contributed a solid 76 runs off 84 balls. His ability to rotate the strike and finish strong will be key in the middle overs.

• Muhammad Arslan Abbas – A standout performer with both bat and ball. He scored 52 runs off 26 balls and took 1 wicket for 43 runs.

• Nathan Smith – took 4 wickets for 60 runs in 8.1 overs. His ability to break partnerships and bowl in the middle overs makes him dangerous.

• Jacob Duffy – picked up 2 wickets for 57 runs in 9 overs. His economy rate of 6.33 makes him a reliable option to control the game during the death overs.

Pakistan

• Babar Azam – Top-scored for Pakistan with 78 runs off 83 balls in the previous match. He is the backbone of Pakistan’s batting and can steer them to a competitive total.

• Agha Salman – played a vital knock of 58 runs off 48 balls. His aggressive style can help Pakistan set or chase a big total.

• Usman Khan – contributed 39 runs off 33 balls with a strike rate of 118.18. He could be the man to get Pakistan’s innings off to a strong start.

• Irfan Khan – Took 3 wickets for 51 runs in 5 overs at an economy rate of 10.2. He will be a key figure in the bowling attack to pick up crucial wickets.

• Haris Rauf – Bowled an impressive spell of 2 wickets for 38 runs in 10 overs. His ability to generate pace and take early wickets makes him a key threat.

NZ vs PAK Predicted Playing XI for 2nd ODI

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:

Will Young, Nick Kelly, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Muhammad Abbas, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

Abdullah Shafique, Usman Khan, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Akif Javed, Mohammad Ali

Can Pakistan Bounce Back, or Will New Zealand Extend Their Lead?

New Zealand showcased their dominance in the 1st ODI with a strong batting performance and disciplined bowling. With players like Mark Chapman and Nathan Smith in top form, they will aim to seal the series with another win. On the other hand, Pakistan showed glimpses of brilliance but collapsed under pressure. If Babar Azam, Agha Salman, and Haris Rauf can step up, they have a chance to level the series. The 2nd ODI promises to be another thrilling battle between two competitive sides!