New Zealand vs Pakistan, Cricket World Cup 2023: Match Preview, Prediction, Head-To-Head, Pitch And Weather Reports, Fantasy Tips

New Zealand will face Pakistan in Match 35 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 on November 4 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India. The match will start at 10:30 AM IST. The New Zealand men's cricket team heads into the upcoming match on the back of a three-match losing streak. The Kiwi side, which initially won four matches in a row at the start of their campaign, now faces a critical situation where they must secure a victory against Pakistan.

Under the captaincy of Tom Latham, the team is currently fourth in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 league standings, earning eight points from seven games. With only two matches left to play in the group stage for the Kiwis, a loss to Pakistan would hurt their chances of advancing to the semi-finals.

Meanwhile, Pakistan remains a contender for a spot in the knockout stage after their recent victory over Bangladesh in the previous match. This triumph against the Bangla Tigers marked the end of Pakistan's four-match losing streak.

The Babar Azam-led Pakistan team currently occupies the fifth position in the league standings with six points from seven games. A victory against New Zealand would bring them level on points with the Kiwis, and if they manage to secure a convincing win, they could potentially find themselves in the top four by the end of the match.

NZ vs SA pitch report

The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru favours the batters. The average score by the team batting first in the last 10 matches at this stadium is 304.

Chasing should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting second winning 60 per cent of its contests.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for spinners with the track expected to stay even as the game progresses. Pack