Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st One-Day International Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Pakistan vs New Zealand taking place? Thursday, April 27th, 2023 – 11:30 (UK)
Where is Pakistan vs New Zealand taking place? Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
What channel is Pakistan vs New Zealand on? This match will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Pakistan vs New Zealand? Sky Sports subscribers in the UK can stream this match live via Sky Go
LAST MEETING
New Zealand beat Pakistan by two wickets
THE PREDICTION
New Zealand stunned Pakistan by chasing down 194 in the final T20i between the two nations, forcing a 2-2 draw across the series. The hosts will be fired up and likely on the back of a tongue-lashing from their head coach after throwing away a 2-0. With that in mind, you’d expect them to enter this first ODI with a point to prove. Pakistan are well adept in this form of the game, whilst as was the case across the T20i fixtures, it may take the tourists time to get into gear and show their best with a change of format requiring a change of strategy with bat and ball. Therefore, the smart move would be to back a home victory in the opening ODI.
