new zealand Fantasy about the possibility of a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series ongoing. Pakistan In the second game. The match will take place on Tuesday (March 18th) at the University Oval in Dunedin.
The Black Cap will become a favorite for winning upcoming contests after abolition of Pakistan completely in the first T20I. First bowling, New Zealand bowled Pakistan for a small run of 91 runs.
Match player Kyle Jamieson picked up three wickets for just eight runs, while Jacob Duffy claimed four wickets for 14 runs. In Pakistan, only three people were able to reach double digits, but only one of them touched the 20 mark. Khushdil Shah (32) was the top scorer of visitors.
In reply, New Zealand chased the total within 11 overs. Opener Tim Seyfert gave the hosts a flight start by defeating 44 deliveries from 29 deliveries before Finn Allen and Tim Robinson took the team home thanks to 39 uninterrupted stands.
We’re looking at all the key forecasts for the match as both teams prepare for the second T20I.
Predictions for NZ vs PAK match: Who will win the second T20I? New Zealand 2025 Pakistan Tour:
Match the details
Match: NZ vs PAK, second T20I
date: March 18, 2025
time: 06:45 AM IST (02:15 PM local time)
venue: University Oval, Dunedin
Live streaming: Sony Liv and Fancode
Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network
NZ vs PAK Match Prediction – Head to Head Record
Pakistan lost its first T20I, but they still dominate the T20I rivalry against New Zealand. Both teams have played 45 T20Is against each other so far, with Pakistan winning 23.
Meanwhile, New Zealand scored 20 T20I against the green men, and two matches between the two teams ended without results.
Total T20I Match Play: 45
New Zealand won: 20
Pakistan won: twenty three
The final 5 matches: New Zealand – 3 wins | Pakistan – 2 wins
Pitch Report and Conditions
Batting friendly pitch: The University Oval’s pitch is Belter and is expected to support the batsman. New Zealand scored 224/7 in the final T20I played at the venue. In response, Pakistan won 179/7.
Average 1 inning score: 195-Average first inning total at venue is 195 runs.
Chasing the Record:
University Oval has only hosted three games so far. Of these three games, the second batting team won two games, and one game won by hitting the team first.
Weather report
The upcoming NZ vs PAK weather report is not promising. The weather forecast predicts rainy days in Dunedin on match day. Therefore, there is a good chance that Rain will play spoilers during the match.
NZ vs PAK match prediction – New Zealand and Pakistan’s potential XIS
New Zealand plays 11:
Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (WK), Michael Braiswell (C), Zachary Fawkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sody, Jacob Duffy
Pakistan plays 11:
Mohammad Harris (WK), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Aga (C), Irfan Khan, Shadav Khan, Abdul Samad, Kushdir Shah, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Alidi, Muhammad Ali, Abral Ahmed
Form and fitness
Neither New Zealand nor Pakistan have any concerns about serious injuries ahead of the upcoming games.
Score Prediction
| team | First Inning | Two innings |
| NZ | 200-210 | 170-180 |
| pack | 160-170 | 150-160 |
NZ vs PAK players perform predictions
NZ – Tim Seyfert, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Blaiswell and Kyle Jamieson will become key players in New Zealand.
Pack – Mohammad Harris, Salman Aga, Kushdir Shah, Shaheen Afridi and Abral Ahmed will become important players in Pakistan.
Predictions for NZ vs Pak Best Batsman
Who will win the most runs in New Zealand in a match: Finn Allen or Daryl Mitchell
Who will win the most runs in Pakistan in matches: Mohammad Harris or Salman Aga
NZ vs Pak Best Bowler Prediction
Who will choose New Zealand’s most wickets in a match: Jacob Duffy or Kyle Jamieson
Who chooses Pakistan’s most wickets in the match: Shaheen Afridi or Abrar Ahmed
Conclusion: Who wins the match?
Not only is the current form, but the benefits of home are also found in New Zealand. As a result, New Zealand is expected to start with its second T20I as a favorite, defeating Pakistan.