World Cup 2023, New Zealand vs Pakistan: Preview, Fantasy Tips and Possible XI

Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra. (Photo Source: Twitter)

Sunday’s World Cup stage is a battle of wits. Pakistan and New Zealand are entering the death match in Bengaluru. Only time will tell what ultimately happens there. The progress of these two teams to the semi-finals depends on the victory of this match. New Zealand has made their situation very difficult by losing the last three matches despite having a rough start. On the other hand, Pakistan returned to victory in the last match. It goes without saying that the win against New Zealand is adding more oxygen to the Pakistan camp.

At the moment, this match is a life and death fight for both teams. Everyone is waiting to see what happens in the end. However, New Zealand is leading in this match as well. But the Kiwi army could not show their performance in the last three matches. It is heard that Kane Williamson can return to the New Zealand camp after recovering from injury. Also, the Kiwi camp is paying extra attention to the bowling performance before going into this match. Everyone is waiting to see what happens in the end.

On the other hand, after losing four matches, Pakistan finally returned to the road of victory by defeating England. They kept the hope of the semi-final alive. However, Pakistan has to win this match to progress in that direction. Pakistan’s star cricketer Shaheen Afridi showed a remarkable performance there in the last match. Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafiq were also in good form in that match. Needless to say, their performance is a confidence booster for Pakistan.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Fantasy Cricket Picks

the batter

Rachin Ravindra: Rachin Ravindra caught everyone’s attention in this World Cup for the first time. This star cricketer scored the highest runs for New Zealand in this year’s ODI World Cup stage. He has 415 runs in seven matches. He also has an average of 69.16 and a strike rate of 105.59. There are also two centuries and two fifties.

Mohammad Rizwan: Mohammad Rizwan is the highest run scorer for Pakistan in this World Cup. He has 359 runs in seven innings. Mohammad Rizwan also has a century and a half-century.

All rounder

Glenn Phillips: Glenn Phillips is showing one of the best performances for New Zealand on this World Cup stage. He has scored 186 runs in seven matches. Glenn Phillips has also taken 6 wickets.

Bowler

Mitchell Santner: Mitchell Santner took the highest wicket for New Zealand in the current World Cup. Santner has 14 wickets in seven matches and an economy rate of 5.03.

Trent Boult: Barring the Netherlands match, Trent Boult has taken wickets in every match in this World Cup. After playing seven matches, this star cricketer has 10 wickets in his possession. He also has an economy rate of 5.09.