Pakistan vs New Zealand 2018, 1st T20I – Dream11 Fantasy Tips Pakistan could edge out New Zealand on the basis of their good run in this format. After a 3-0 clean-sweep over the Australians, Pakistan will now take on New Zealand in a three-match T20I series in UAE. This series will be marked as the return of the Kiwis to the International circuit who have not played any game since the start of the IPL. The New Zealand players made appearances only in the T20 leagues in these seven months. Few players from the current squad are coming fresh from playing the unofficial T20I and ODI series against Pakistan ‘A’ in UAE. New Zealand will have a selection headache at picking up the playing XI. Glenn Phillips, who was brilliant in the CPL, bagged a hat-trick of ducks in the unofficial ODI series against Pakistan. They need to pick two among Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee and Adam Milne. Southee was decent in his stint with RCB on slower tracks while Ferguson and Milne did well in the T20 Blast. This series is also expected to be constructed around low scores like the one between Pakistan and Australia. Once again, the players who could provide an extra option with the ball will be handy to be picked in one’s fantasy team. Match Details: The first T20I match between Pakistan and New Zealand will be hosted by the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match starts at 8:00 PM local time (4:00 PM GMT) (9:30 PM IST). Last five T20I matches: Pakistan: W, W, W, W, W. New Zealand: L, L, W, L, L. Pitch Condition/Report: The Sheikh Zayed Stadium has been one of the nightmare venues in T20I cricket as it now has witnessed a total over 160 in the four T20Is involving Pakistan since 2016. The Abu Dhabi T20 tournament recorded some big totals in the 3-day tournament earlier this month which witnessed the huge boundaries at this venue getting pushed. However, the situation becomes quite different when it comes to International cricket. Squads: Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Sarfraz Ahmed (c), Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Waqas Maqsood, Faheem Ashraf. New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Mark Chapman, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Seth Rance, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Corey Anderson, Glenn Phillips, Ajaz Patel. Probable XI: Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (c, wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi / Usman Khan. New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Colin Munro, Glenn Phillips/Tim Seifert, Ross Taylor, Mark Chapman, Corey Anderson, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson/Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Ajaz Patel. Power Picks: The leg-spinners Shadab Khan and Ish Sodhi will be crucial pickings, especially on these slower surfaces in UAE. Both the wrist spinners have been amongst wickets this year and are currently ranked in top three of the ICC T20I rankings for the bowlers. New Zealand’s Mark Chapman is quite good at scoring against spinners. Best Playing XI: Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Colin Munro, Mark Chapman, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Ish Sodhi. Captain and Vice-Captain Selection: Babar Azam and Kane Williamson are quite consistent with the bat in the T20I format and are worth for multiplier options. Williamson was in the form of his life during the IPL where he brought out his best at hitting sixes. The likes of Imad Wasim, Colin Munro and Ish Sodhi can also be considered for multiplier option. Expert Advice: Shoaib Malik is confirmed about his availability for the first T20I despite being blessed by a baby boy on Tuesday. Pakistan will field with only one of their two left-arm pacers. It is better to not take a risk of taking any of them. However, Shaheen Shah has more chances to be in the playing XI of the first game. Probable Winners: Pakistan could edge out New Zealand on the basis of their good run in this format. New Zealand, on the other hand, have won only one of their last seven T20Is and could continue their struggles. *Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.<doc-sep>Mohammad Amir was once again ignored by the Pakistan selectors, who on Monday named an unchanged side for the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against New Zealand. The selectors put faith in the winning combination that whitewashed Australia 3-0 in the recently-concluded T20I series in United Arab Emirates. The same 15-member squad means experienced pacers Amir and Wahab Riaz continue to be left out of the team. On Sunday, opener Babar Azam struck a half-century and leg-spinner Shadab Khan claimed three wickets as Pakistan beat Australia by 33 runs in the final T20I in Dubai to register their first whitewash against Australia in a limited over series. Pakistan face New Zealand in the three-match series with the first in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, followed by the last two in Dubai on Friday and Sunday. Meanwhile, New Zealand have added second specialist spinner to their T20I squad, with left-armer Ajaz Patel drafted in from New Zealand A side. New Zealand's new coach Gary Stead said Patel was on form and would offer the necessary balance to the side considering the conditions in the UAE. "It's no secret that spin is crucial in this part of the world and with the wickets on the slower side, we've taken the option of a second spinner to bring our squad up to 14-players," said Stead. Squads: Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (capt), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan Shanwari, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Waqas Maqsood, Faheem Ashraf. Promoted New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Corey Anderson, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Colin de Grandhomme, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Seth Rance, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor. (With AFP inputs)<doc-sep>PAKISTAN VS NEW ZEALAND, 2018 Pakistan name unchanged T20 squad for New Zealand series by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on Pakistan beat Australia 3-0 in the T20I series © AFP Pakistan retained the 15-man squad that whitewashed Australia 3-0 for the forthcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting on October 31. The selection panel headed by Inzamam ul Haq took the decision to not make any changes to the squad after consulting Sarfraz Ahmed, the present captain, and Mickey Arthur, the head coach. Pakistan won the three-match rubber by the margins of 66 runs, 11 runs and 33 runs. Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez impressed with the bat, notching up 163 and 111 runs at an average of 81.5 and 55.5 respectively. Meanwhile, Shadab Khan (six wickets), Imad Wasim (four wickets) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (four wickets) put up noteworthy performances with the ball in hand. Abu Dhabi will host the first match of the series against New Zealand, while the other two games will be held in Dubai on November second and fourth respectively. Pakistan Squad - Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Hussain Tallat, Sarfraz Ahmed ( c ), Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan Shanwari, Hassan Ali, Imad Wasim, Waqas Maqsood, Faheem Ashraf<doc-sep>
Lahore: Pakistan's selectors Monday kept the same winning combination against New Zealand for the three-match Twenty20 series which whitewashed Australia in United Arab Emirates. Pakistan beat Australia by 33 runs in the third Twenty20 international on Sunday to clinch the series 3-0 — their first whitewash against Australia in a limited over series — prompting selectors not to make any changes. Pakistan face New Zealand in the three-match series with the first in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, followed by the last two in Dubai on Friday and Sunday. No change means experienced pace spearheads Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz continued to be left out, while fast bowler Rumman Raees is still not fit after suffering a knee injury. Meanwhile, New Zealand have added second specialist spinner to their Twenty20 squad, with left-armer Ajaz Patel drafted in from New Zealand A side. New Zealand's new coach said Patel was on form and would offer the necessary balance to the side considering the conditions in the UAE. "It's no secret that spin is crucial in this part of the world and with the wickets on the slower side, we've taken the option of a second spinner to bring our squad up to 14-players," said Stead. Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Hussain Tallat, Sarfraz Ahmed ( c ), Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan Shanwari, Hassan Ali, Imad Wasim, Waqas Maqsood, Faheem Ashraf New Zealand Squad: Kane Williamson (c), Mark Chapman, Colin de Grandhomme, Corey Anderson, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Seth Rance, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Glenn Phillips, Ajaz Patel