New Zealand vs Pakistan -T20 World Cup 2022: Semi Finals 1, Match Prediction, Stats and Preview

New Zealand will be facing Pakistan in the first semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday, November 9. The Kiwis showcased some extraordinary performances in the Super 12 to finish as the table-toppers and their only defeat came against England.

Even though the Kiwis are in outstanding form, they have to worry about their dismal record against Pakistan in the ICC tournament knockouts having lost in the semis of the 1992 as well as 1999 World Cups and the T20 World Cup 2007 respectively. The upcoming clash now presents the Blackcaps with a perfect opportunity to rewrite history and seal a second straight T20 World Cup final berth.

Pakistan, on the other hand, were well on the verge of taking the exit door early after losing their first two games against arch-rivals India and Zimbabwe. However, impressive wins over South Africa, and, Bangladesh earned them a semis berth at the last minute.

The unpredictability of Pakistan team is what makes them a dangerous side in the knockouts and New Zealand must be well-prepared to face them in this key clash at the SCG.

Match Details:
New Zealand vs Pakistan, Semi-Final 1, T20 World Cup 2022
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Date & Time: November 9, 01:30 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports and Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report:
The surface at the SCG is expected to be a batting-friendly one without the hard pace and bounce compared to the other pitches in Australia. With no chances of dew throughout the game and a chances of slight rain, the captain winning the toss will be looking to bowl first.

Probable Playing XIs for NZ vs PAK
New Zealand:
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (C), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson and Trent Boult.

Pakistan:
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris, Sha

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