New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st T20I, Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2024

Pakistan tour of New Zealand
Finished
, January 12, 2024
New Zealand
NZ
226/8 (20)
Pakistan
PAK
180/10 (18)
NZ won by 46 runs.
Completed
Match Prediction
NZ v PAK
NZ to win
100%
NZ
0%
PAK
Mode: Completed Result: New Zealand won by 46 runs. Final: NZ 226/8 (20 ov) vs PAK 180/10 (18 ov)
NZ Completed
— 100%
PAK
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: NZ 226/8 (20 ov) vs PAK 180/10 (18 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st T20I of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand is set to feature a head-to-head clash between New Zealand (NZ) and Pakistan (PAK). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The New Zealand vs Pakistan match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The NZ vs PAK game has been scheduled for Friday, January 12, 6:10 AM UTC at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, New Zealand.

MatchNew Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I
TournamentPakistan tour of New Zealand
Date & TimeFriday, January 12, 6:10 AM UTC
VenueEden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

New Zealand Avg: 136.4

  • NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 8 wickets)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 13 Nov 2025 12:15 AM
    NZ 141/2 (15.4 ov) | WI 140/10 (18.4 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs WI (Match abondoned due to rain)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 10 Nov 2025 12:15 AM
    NZ | WI 38/1 (6.3 ov)
    L
  • NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 9 runs)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 09 Nov 2025 12:15 AM
    NZ 177/9 (20 ov) | WI 168/10 (19.5 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 3 runs)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 06 Nov 2025 06:15 AM
    NZ 207/5 (20 ov) | WI 204/8 (20 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs WI (West Indies won by 7 runs)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 05 Nov 2025 06:15 AM
    NZ 157/9 (20 ov) | WI 164/6 (20 ov)
    L

Pakistan Avg: 154.6

  • PAK vs SL (Pakistan won by 6 wickets)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 29 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    PAK 118/4 (18.4 ov) | SL 114/10 (19.1 ov)
    W
  • PAK vs SL (Sri Lanka won by 6 runs)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 27 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    PAK 178/7 (20 ov) | SL 184/5 (20 ov)
    L
  • PAK vs ZIM (Pakistan won by 69 runs)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 23 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    PAK 195/5 (20 ov) | ZIM 126/10 (19 ov)
    W
  • PAK vs SL (Pakistan won by 7 wickets)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 22 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    PAK 131/3 (15.3 ov) | SL 128/7 (20 ov)
    W
  • PAK vs ZIM (Pakistan won by 5 wickets)
    Pakistan T20I Tri-Series | 18 Nov 2025 01:00 PM
    PAK 151/5 (19.2 ov) | ZIM 147/8 (20 ov)
    W

New Zealand cricket team recent form has been marked by 60% wins, with an average batting score of 136.4. If New Zealand are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 140, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Pakistan.

Pakistan cricket team recent form has been defined by 80% wins, with an average score of 154.6. If Pakistan are to bat first, a target of 143 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against New Zealand.

New Zealand vs Pakistan — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

New Zealand — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Tim Robinson
    Form Score: 192.3
    93 runs (agg) · SR 100.3
  • Devon Conway
    Form Score: 176.5
    100 runs (agg) · SR 76.8
  • Mark Chapman
    Form Score: 149.7
    67 runs (agg) · SR 113.4
Top Bowlers
  • Jacob Duffy
    Form Score: 105.9
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.82
  • Ish Sodhi
    Form Score: 45.3
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.92
  • Mitchell Santner
    Form Score: 27
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.67

Pakistan — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Sahibzada Farhan
    Form Score: 240.2
    125 runs (agg) · SR 92.4
  • Saim Ayub
    Form Score: 194.2
    88 runs (agg) · SR 89.1
  • Babar Azam
    Form Score: 160.1
    98 runs (agg) · SR 49.7
Top Bowlers
  • Mohammad Nawaz
    Form Score: 92.3
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.68
  • Abrar Ahmed
    Form Score: 59.6
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.28
  • Usman Tariq
    Form Score: 56.5
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.15
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Match Details
Date
2024-01-12 11:40 AM
Venue
Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland
Toss
Pakistan elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Chris Brown
  • Shaun Haig
Tv Umpires
  • Wayne Knights
Match Referee
  • Jeff Crowe