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PK-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Team Prediction and Probable XI: Preview

By Pranob Thachanthara

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Pakistan-A vs New Zealand-A match. We are covering PK-A vs NZ-A Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the second unofficial ODI match. The match is to be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium Nursery 1, Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan A won the first unofficial ODI by one wicket. Bowling first, They restricted the Kiwis on 222. Aamer Yamin took three wickets while Rahat Ali and Saud Shakeel took two wickets each. Chasing the target, Mohammad Rizwan was the key with bat and won the match for his team single handedly by scoring a brilliant unbeaten century. Iftikhar Ahmed supported him with his 49-run knock. They will hope to win tomorrow’s match and lock the ODI series.

New Zealand A suffered defeat in a closely fought match. Few Batsman mainly Will Young, Corey Anderson, Tom Blundell and Todd Astle got starts but no one could convert it into a big knock leading to an average target for Pakistan. Defending the target, Lockie Ferguson was superb taking a four wicket haul while Corey Anderson and Logan Van Beek took two wickets each but were ultimately left behind by just one wicket. They will hope to keep the series alive by putting a dominating show tomorrow.

Also read: IND vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 Team Prediction: Preview| India name an unchanged 12-man squad

When and Where:

PK-A VS NZ-A, 2nd Unofficial ODI Match, Pakistan A vs New Zealand A in UAE, 2018.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Nursery 1, Abu Dhabi.
October 24, 11:30 AM IST

Squads:

PK-A:
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Asghar, Kashif Bhatti, Abid Ali (c), Rahat Ali, Shan Masood, Ahmed Jamal, Mohammad Saad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Irfan Jnr, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Aamer Yamin, Waqas Maqsood

NZ-A:
Corey Anderson (c), Todd Astle, Tom Blundell, Will Young, BJ Watling (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Tom Bruce, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Blair Tickner, Logan van Beek, George Worker, Lockie Ferguson, Dane Cleaver.

Team News:

Pakistan-A:

Waqas Maqsood will not play as he has joined Pakistan team t20 squad for series against Australia.

Mohammad Asghar can replace Kashif Bhatti in the playing XI.

Iftikhar Ahmed, Abid Ali, Shan Masood and Mohammad Rizwan will be the key batsmen. Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel and Aamer Yamin will play the role of all rounder.

Rahat Ali, Mohammad Irfan Jnr and Aamer Yamin will be the key pacers for them while Saud Shakeel will lead the spin attack along with Agha Salman.

New Zealand-A:

Central Stags wicketkeeper Dane Cleaver has been called into the New Zealand A squad as cover for Tom Blundell who has suffered a groin strain.

Dane Cleaver is added to the squad but his chances of playing in tomorrow’s match is very less. Kyle Jamieson who impressed everyone in t20 series can replace Blair Tickner.

Ajaz Patel can also come in replacing Rachin Ravindra. Glenn Phillips, G Worker, Corey Anderson and Will Young will be the key batsman. BJ Watling and Todd Astle will further strengthen batting department.

Logan Van Beek and Lockie Ferguson Will lead the pace attack along with Corey Anderson while and Todd Astle will be the key spinner for them.

Probable Playing XI:

PAK-A:
Shan Masood, Abid Ali (c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Saad, Kashif Bhatti/Mohammad Asghar, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Irfan Jr, Rahat Ali.

NZ-A:
George Worker, Glenn Phillips, Will Young, Tom Bruce/Dane Cleaver, BJ Watling (wk), Corey Anderson (c), Todd Astle, Rachin Ravindra/Ajaz Patel, Logan Van Beek, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner/Kyle Jamieson.