On November 4th, New Zealand will face Pakistan in the 35th Match at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match is scheduled to commence at 05:00 GMT (10:30 AM IST, 10:30 AM local time), promising an exciting contest in the tournament.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Match Preview
As the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 progresses, the upcoming match between Pakistan and New Zealand holds paramount significance for both teams’ semifinal aspirations. Pakistan, currently in 5th place with 6 points and a net run rate (NRR) of -0.024, face a do-or-die scenario. A win against New Zealand is not only vital for their own chances but also hinges on New Zealand’s results in the remaining matches. A loss in this encounter would effectively end Pakistan’s hopes for a semifinal berth, making it imperative for them to secure a victory. Their NRR will play a crucial role in determining their standing among the top four.
On the other hand, New Zealand, currently positioned in 4th place with 8 points and an NRR of +0.484, also understand the significance of this match. While a victory would bolster their chances of reaching the semifinals, a loss could put them in a precarious situation, depending on NRR and the outcomes of other matches. With the competition for the top four spots intensifying, every run, wicket, and result carries immense weight, making the Pakistan vs. New Zealand clash a pivotal moment in their respective campaigns.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Weather Report
The pitch at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru typically favors batsmen, offering good bounce and high-scoring conditions. Spinners can come into play as the match progresses, making it a well-rounded surface for both bowlers and batsmen.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Pitch Report
The pitch at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru typically favors batsmen, offering good bounce and high-scoring conditions. Spinners can come into play as the match progresses, making it a well-rounded surface for both bowlers and batsmen.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Predicted XI
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Dream11 Team for New Zealand vs Pakistan
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Captain: Tom Latham
Batters: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Usama Mir
All-rounders: Agha Salman, James Neesham
Where to Watch New Zealand vs Pakistan?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTING CHANNELS & LIVE STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV, Ariana News, Ariana TV website, SportsAfghan-Wireless.com |
| Australia | Fox Sports 501, Channel 9 HD, 9Gem HD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW, Kayo, 9Now |
| Bangladesh | GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole |
| Canada | Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Central & South America and Mexico | ESPN+ |
| Continental Europe and SEA (excluding Singapore) | YuppTV |
| Hong Kong | Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV |
| India | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar |
| Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Yupp TV |
| Malaysia | Astro Cricket, Yupp TV |
| MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max, StarzPlay, Switch TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action, TVWAN Sports, Digicel app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz, A-Sports, ARY ZAP |
| Singapore | HubSports 4, HubSports 5, StarHub TV+ (Simulcast of linear channels) |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, Dialog TV, Event TV, Kiki.lk, Kiki app |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO, Sky Sports App |
| USA | WillowTV, ESPN+ app |
