Pakistan are all set to play the 1st ODI of the 5-match ODI series against New Zealand on Thursday. The recently ended 5-match T20I series between both teams ended in a tie as Pakistan and New Zealand won 2 matches each and 1 match ended in draw. Now, both teams will want to clinch ODI series win.Before all the action begins, here is everything you need to know about the venue of the match - Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pitch Report - PAK vs NZ
The average 1st innings total in T20 match at this venue is 236. It decreases to 204 runs in the 2nd innings. The deck at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is favourable to the batters and a high-scoring game can be expected.
Will Toss Matter?
Out of 24 ODI matches played at this venue, 11 matches have been won by the teams batting first. On the other hand, the team chasing has won 12 times. If common sense prevails, the team winning the toss will want to opt bowling.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium - The Numbers Game
Basic ODI Stats
- Total matches: 24
- Matches won batting first: 11
- Matches won bowling first: 12
Average ODI Stats
- Average 1st Innings scores: 236
- Average 2nd Innings scores: 204
Score Stats for ODI matches
- Highest total recorded - 329/6 (50 Ov) by PAK vs IND
- Lowest total recorded - 104/10 (33 Ov) by ZIM vs SL
- Highest score chased - 278/7 (47.1 Ov) by PAK vs NZ
- Lowest score defended - 206/9 (50 Ov) by ENG vs PAK
Full Squads -
Pakistan: Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Haris Sohail, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shan Masood, Agha Salman, Usama Mir, Ihsanullah
New Zealand: Tom Latham(w/c), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner, Henry Shipley, Ben Lister, Tom Blundell, Cole McConchie
