New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd Test Match Prediction
National Stadium
Test match. 2nd Test
PAK
NZ
Chance of Winning
70%New Zealand is all set to take down Pakistan for the second Test match on 2nd January 2023 at National Stadium, Karachi. New Zealand is currently in the 8th spot in the World Test Championship table after ending the previous test match in a draw against Pakistan, while Pakistan still ranks 7th which is just above New Zealand in the table. The chances of both teams qualifying for the finals of the World Test Championship are bleak. Winning the second test match would just give both teams some points in the points table but won’t increase their chances to qualify for the Finals of the World Test Championship.
Facts
Kane Williamson played phenomenally well in the first test match. He is the Highest run scorer for New Zealand in this test series with 200 runs in just 1 inning. He is our pick for the Highest run scorer for New Zealand in the upcoming game. Captain, Tim Southee picked 3 test wickets for Team New Zealand in the first innings of the previous test match and is our pick for the Highest wicket-taker for Team New Zealand.
Babar Azam has played 9 Test matches this year so far. He is the Highest run scorer for Pakistan in the test format this year with 1170 runs in 16 innings. Babar Azam scored a brilliant 161 runs against New Zealand in the previous test match. He is our pick for the Highest run scorer for Pakistan in the upcoming game. Abrar Ahmed has picked 22 test wickets for team Pakistan in 2022 and is our pick for the Highest wicket-taker for Pakistan.
We pick Kane Williamson for the Man of the Match award as he averages 200 in this Test series.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Chance of Winning
New Zealand is coming from a test series loss against England as they were whitewashed by them but New Zealand redeemed themselves by playing extraordinary cricket in the first test match. New Zealand might have wanted to end the test match with a win but the match ended in a draw. Tim Southee will once again lead New Zealand in the next game as well. It would be delightful to see how New Zealand will dominate the hosts in the 2nd test.
Pakistan on the other hand is also coming from a loss in the Test series against England by whitewashing at home and also a draw match against New Zealand in the first test. Considering the performance of the previous game we expect New Zealand has a higher chance of winning the upcoming match.
Our Prediction
The New Zealand team is on the stronger side. With the likes of Tom Latham and Kane Williamson, we might see some big scores in the upcoming test as we did in the previous game. While Pakistan is expected to give tough competition to the visitors taking home advantage but won’t be enough to win the match.
Tops Bets for New Zealand vs Pakistan Match
- Odds for New Zealand – 1.80
- Odds for Pakistan – 2.21
- Top batter bets for Babar Azam – 3.35
- Top batter bets for Kane Williamson – 4.00
- Top batter bets for Tom Latham – 3.65
New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd Test Prediction & Betting Tips 2022
New Zealand will aim to win over the hosts by defeating them in the second test, while Pakistan will also hope to crush the visitors and win the upcoming game. This 2nd Test match is going to be a nail-biter one for all the cricket fans as it’s the final match of the series. Looking at the recent performances of New Zealand players in the series New Zealand has greater odds of winning the forthcoming game.
New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd Test Match Live Streaming
The second Test match against New Zealand and Pakistan will be telecasted by Sony Sports Network in New Zealand. The match will be live-streamed on the SonyLIV digital platform app and website.
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New Zealand vs Pakistan Match Toss Prediction
Karachi’s National Stadium’s surface is a surface that has assisted both batters and bowlers in the past. The last match played here was between New Zealand and Pakistan was a high-scoring match. However, the match ended with a draw.
Just like any other surface in Pakistan, the spinners will play a crucial role in deciding the fate of this game as seen in the previous match where Abrar Ahmed took a fifer. Karachi’s pitch can be a great one for batsmen in the initial days before supporting the spinners later on in the game.
The average 1st innings score here is 315 runs, whereas the average 4th innings score is just 155 runs. The team winning the toss will most certainly elect to bat first at this pitch.
Weather Report
It is expected to be very warm and sunny days at the National Stadium, Karachi during all 5 days of the second test match. The temperature will be around 31-32 degrees but will drop in the evening. Wind will hover at around 26 mph and there’s no chance of precipitation during the match days. The quality of air will remain constant for all five days of the test match.
New Zealand Player List
New Zealand Squad – Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Tim Southee ©, Michael Bracewell
Ish Sodhi has been brought back by the New Zealand cricket for the test series against Pakistan. Ish Sodhi played well in the first match and took 2 wickets.
New Zealand predicted playing XI:
| Player Name | Role |
| Tim Southee | Captain |
| Tom Latham | Wicket Keeper |
| Kane Williamson | Batsman |
| Devon Conway | Batsman |
| Will Young | Batting All-rounder |
| Henry Nicholls | Batsman |
| Daryl Mitchell | Batting All-rounder |
| Tom Blundell | Batsman |
| Matt Henry | Bowler |
| Ajaz Patel | Bowler |
| Neil Wagner | Bowler |
New Zealand Team Form
Tim Southee will be leading New Zealand from the front. New Zealand hasn’t won a single test match in their past 4 matches. Daryl Mitchell has contributed vital runs and is the highest run-scorer for New Zealand in 2022.
The bowling department has had changes and their lead bowler Trent Boult is still out of action.
Pakistan Player List
Pakistan squad – Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood, Zahid Mehmood, Babar Azam ©, Abdullah Shafique
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI
| Player Name | Role |
| Babar Azam | Captain |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Wicket Keeper |
| Shan Masood | Batsman |
| Abdullah Shafique | Batsman |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Bowling All-rounder |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | Bowling All-rounder |
| Hasan Ali | Bowler |
| Naseem Shah | Bowler |
| Imam ul Haq | Batsman |
| Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
| Nauman Ali | Bowling All-rounder |
Pakistan Team Form
Pakistan have played 7 Test matches this year and haven’t won a single test match in 2022. With Babar Azam being the captain of the team, they will look out to win the upcoming match at home to end the year by registering their first win in 2022.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Head to Head
New Zealand and Pakistan have played 61 matches against each other in tests.
- Total Test matches Played – 61 Matches
- New Zealand Win – 14 Matches
- Pakistan Win – 25 Matches
- No Result – 22 Match
New Zealand vs Pakistan Betting Odds
Both the teams are expected to come roaring in this match in their hunger for a win in the first match. It’s worth a wait to see who comes out as a winner.After assessing the team’s form and possible scenarios, the betting odds favour New Zealand. The odds that New Zealand will win are 1.80 while the odds in favour of Pakistan are 2.21. These betting odds have been calculated based on the team’s performance in the previous matches, players’ records, pitch and other factors.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Top Team Batsmen
Kane Williamson has performed extremely well for Team New Zealand in this test series. He has been in terrific form in the previous Test match. He accumulated 200 runs not out in the last test match with an average of 200. Kane Williamson is a safe bet from New Zealand’s panel.
The previous Test match wasn’t a great match for Pakistan as the match was drawn. Babar Azam was the highest run-scorer with 161 runs for Pakistan in that match. We expect him to score some runs in this match and see some fine shots.
The opener, Tom Latham can be seen scoring runs in the forthcoming match against Pakistan.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Top Team Bowlers
Tim Southee picked 3 crucial wickets in the previous test match. He might take 2 or more wickets for Team New Zealand in the 2nd Test.
Ajaz Patel, again from the New Zealand camp can be seen using his skills and turning the game towards his side. He can be seen picking some crucial wickets for New Zealand.
We just cannot ignore Abrar Ahmed who has been leading the bowling attack of Pakistan in the Tests. He might once again prove why he is the highest wicket-taker for Pakistan.
Prediction Author
With the World Test Championship just 3 months ahead of us, New Zealand will look to win and end this year by lifting the Test series trophy. Considering the odds and other factors, we are predicting that New Zealand will beat Pakistan.
