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Predict the outcome of the 2-match Test series between Pakistan and New Zealand

Predict the outcome of the 2-match Test series between Pakistan and New Zealand

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So, this is the NZ squad for the Test series (2 Tests, starting 26 December)

Tim Southee (c)
Michael Bracewell
Tom Blundell (wk)
Devon Conway
Matt Henry
Tom Latham
Daryl Mitchell
Henry Nicholls
Ajaz Patel
Glenn Phillips
Ish Sodhi
Blair Tickner
Neil Wagner
Kane Williamson
Will Young

Given what has happened with us against England... predict the outcome
 
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I think it will be a drawn series.

NZ aren't as strong as England and Pakistan might just get one or two selections right.
 
That's a strong squad even without Boult and Jamieson. No dount Patel, Sodhi and Bracewell will get lots of wickets if we prepare spinning pitches. Southee, Henry and Wagner will get lots of wickets if there is some life in the pitch.

1 or 2 nil to New Zealand if Babar is still captain.
 
Quite strong newzealand side. I think Pakistan still can win this series 1-0 or 1-1 draw may be
 
To be fair to Pakistan, I thought they played well in the 2nd test and in the entire 1st innings of the third test. They lost the 2nd test because England were just too good and then they lost the 3rd test due to poor batting in the 2nd innings. 1st test Pakistan were terrible.

Overall it has been an embarrassing series for Pakistan, I don't deny that but honestly Pakistan were literally without a bowling line up barring the series debutant Abrar, who impressed me a lot.

NZ, as Saj rightly mentioned, won't be as strong as England, and generally when a team has played against a very strong opponent, they learn and perform better against a slightly weaker opponent.

I have a strong feeling that Pakistan will win the test series 2-0.
 
1-1 I recon

No way are we going to lose 6 Tests in a row at home…


I hope not
 
Posters [MENTION=8313]GLORY OF '92[/MENTION] & [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] can predict this. Both have been spot on in England series.
 
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2-0 NZ, a year ago when I looked at 3 teams touring I thought NZ would be the toughest, they beat Pakistan in UAE last time and drew the series before that. NZ batsmen will score heavily in these conditions, add to that they have better spinners then Aus and Eng for these conditions.

Wagner will have a field day bouncing out are weak cardboard cut out batsmen.

NZ will win this series comfortably.
 
2-0 NZ most likely unless the captain is changed.

Although more chance of us winning a Test than v England.
 
Pakistan will win 2-0.
Nz can't play spin and can't play aggressive cricket.
And they are missing Boult and Jamieson.
 
dravidthewall said:
Posters [MENTION=8313]GLORY OF '92[/MENTION] & [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] can predict this. Both have been spot on in England series.
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I think Pakistan will win this series. Law of Averages will work in their favor after losing two consecutive home series.

Moreover, New Zealand will play attritional cricket that will suit Pakistan. PCB will do whatever it can to produce spinning pitches after seeing Abrar’s bowling & I expect him & Saud Shakeel to be the standout performers.

This series win will also buy Babar more time as captain & the humiliation against England will be quickly forgotten.

The fact that Williamson will not lead New Zealand will also help Pakistan. I expect Southee to be a poor, uninspiring captain.
 
Having said that, I hope Pakistan loses. It would be wonderful to see New Zealand adopt England’s tactics & freak Pakistan out.

Watching Pakistan losing three consecutive home series would be a beautiful sight, but sadly, I don’t think it will happen.
 
Mamoon said:
Having said that, I hope Pakistan loses. It would be wonderful to see New Zealand adopt England’s tactics & freak Pakistan out.

Watching Pakistan losing three consecutive home series would be a beautiful sight, but sadly, I don’t think it will happen.
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Would be a humbling experience for many, and perhaps the kick up the backside needed to ring some changes. Can't afford to be carrying passengers like Rizwan, Faheem, Masood in an already mediocre lineup.
 
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Pakistan will win 2-0.
Nz can't play spin and can't play aggressive cricket.
And they are missing Boult and Jamieson.
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Their mindset is probably different after witnessing ENgland series. Psychologically traumatized side. Abrar stands between Pakistan win and NZ's win or draw. It comes down how they read him. By now they would have analyzed sufficiently.
 
1-0 Pakistan win. New Zealand approach to test cricket is more predictable and easier to plan for
 
Surely Pakistan will come good at some point. And New Zealand is a side in transition. I think that Pakistan will win at least one Test here.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Their mindset is probably different after witnessing ENgland series. Psychologically traumatized side. Abrar stands between Pakistan win and NZ's win or draw. It comes down how they read him. By now they would have analyzed sufficiently.
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That would be true for most teams with a winning culture but not Pakistan.

Losing is normal business for Pakistan which is why they brush it off quickly & can produce a huge win only days after losing miserably.

They will show up against New Zealand acting as if the England series never happened & they would celebrate & make statements as if they have been winning for years.
 
How will Abrar Ahmed pull up? He bowled a huge volume of overs in back to back Test matches against England. He will be aching, but I am sure he will play again.
 
Pitches are key

Go with a flat one and the best we can get is a draw.
 
Visiting top 8 teams will always have a chance in Pakistan . It is the easiest place to win after West Indies.

But this NZ side does not inspire any confidence and PAK are due a win I guess
 
I predict 2-0 to Pakistan. They have sorted out many of the batting positions, have a good spinner and Pakistani batsmen will play more freely against a weaker opposition.
 
Should be 1-0 to Pakistan

But whatever I observed with England series I can safely say tha Pakistani batsmen are not good against spinner and if there is spinning wicket then NZ will have edge.
 
I couldn't imagine even in my wildest dreams that England will win 3-0 in Pakistan. So the answer is can't predict anything.
 
NZ openers and lowere middle order must attack Pakistan's pathetic bowling attack.

Their pacers, especially Bracewell (?) should bowl the short picthed leg line. NZ got this.

Without captaincy burden, KW will be even more dangerous.

Sorry fellas, but I believe NZ have to win 2-0 against Pakistan.

Pakistan's skipper, selectors, chairman and the outdated scared mindset deserve the 3rd series loss at home. All these shameless people who won't resign even after such a humiliation. I hope spectators boo them!

Also, good riddance Azhar Ali.
 
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NZ will win 1-0 despite Pakistan's best efforts to prepare absolute roads to draw both the games.
And at the end our captain will say he is proud that the team fought well.
 
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Tough one to call but Pakistan confidence must be at an all time low.
 
Daryl Mitchell chats with Saj about his enjoyment of touring Pakistan earlier this year, his hopes of playing in the Pakistan Super League in future, Pakistan's pace-bowling riches, New Zealand's World Cup chances, why New Zealand keeps producing so many talented cricketers and more

 
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