New Zealand vs Pakistan Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2nd One-Day International

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New Zealand are one win away from securing the ODI series against Pakistan after thumping them in match one.

Date/Time: Tuesday April 1st 2025: USA PT – 3:00pm / USA ET – 6:00pm / UK – 11:00pm

Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand

Weather: Cloudy but dry with a gentle breeze as temperatures reach highs of 22c.

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Willow TV 

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / US – Willow TV

New Zealand Betting Analysis

New Zealand dominated the Pakistan bowlers over the course of the T20i series and started in the same vein in the ODIs. Mark Chapman racked up 132 as the Black Caps set a winning score of 344/9 in the first match. Chapman is one of many New Zealand batters looking to send a message to the selectors moving forward and motivation remains high for him after that big hundred. Back Chapman to follow it up with a half-century this time around.

Pakistan Betting Analysis

Batting at number three, the class of Babar Azam means that he’ll always find himself under the spotlight with him being so important to Pakistan’s top order. Fans will have been happy with his contribution of 78 last time out, although it was ultimately part of a losing effort. Babar has taken to conditions in New Zealand well and it may be worth a small stake on him to finish as Pakistan’s top batter for the second game running.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Expert Prediction

New Zealand have been streets ahead of Pakistan throughout this tour and despite the change in format, little has changed when it comes to the gulf in quality between these two nations. There’s no reason to believe that things will be different for Pakistan in Hamilton and backing New Zealand to win again has to be favoured.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Tip: New Zealand to win