New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI Match - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: April 1st

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Pakistan Tour of New Zealand, 2nd ODI Match - New Zealand vs Pakistan, to be played on the 1st of April at the Seddon Park, Hamilton.

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Current ODI Form New Zealand and Pakistan:

New Zealand have won the 1st ODI of the 3 Match Series to take a 1-0 lead.

The top run scorer for New Zealand in the ODI Series is Mark Chapman with 132 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for New Zealand in the ODI Series is Nathan Smith with 4 scalps under his belt.

The top run scorer for Pakistan in the ODI Series is Babar Azam with 78 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Pakistan in the ODI Series is Irfan Khan with 3 scalps under his belt.

In the First ODI Match, New Zealand batted first and they posted a huge total of 344 for 9 in 50 overs of play. The top 3 batters got out without troubling the scorers much. After their dismissals, Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman stuck together and stitched a partnership of 199 runs for the 4th wicket. Chapman went on to make 132 off just 111 balls, hitting 13 fours and 6 sixes. Muhammad Abbas also showcased his rare talent and smashed 52 runs in 26 balls to help New Zealand get to 344 in 50 overs of play.

During the chase, Abdullah Shafique and Usman Khan started off very well and were involved in a first wicket partnership of 83 runs. After they both were dismissed, it was Agha Salman and Babar Azam who upped the ante. While these two were batting, it looked like Pakistan will give a tough competition to the hosts. However, Babar Azam's wicket triggered a collapse and Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 271, losing the match by 73 runs.

Let's have a look at the squads:

New Zealand ODI Squad

Tom Latham (capt, wk), Muhammad Abbas, Adithya Ashok, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitch Hay (wk), Nick Kelly, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Will Young

Pakistan ODI Squad

Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem and Tayyab Tahir

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – New Zealand

Who will win?- New Zealand

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Henry Nicholls (New Zealand), Salman Agha (Pakistan)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Jacob Duffy (New Zealand), Haris Rauf (Pakistan)

Most Sixes – Henry Nicholls (New Zealand), Salman Agha (Pakistan)

Player of the Match- Jacob Duffy (New Zealand)

Team Scores Batting first - Pakistan 260+, New Zealand 280+

Match Handicap: New Zealand

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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