Which side will win the New Zealand v Pakistan ICC World Cup 2019 game at Edgbaston?

[Ronaldo7]

It's going to be difficult for Pakistan.

The H2H record between these two sides in the last 13 completed matches is 12-1 to New Zealand.

That's even more one-sided than India-Pakistan match-ups.

But it's about having one good day. If Pakistan pulls this off though it's going to be an upset.

Upset?? )

 

[fight_club]

Every match is knockout for Pakistan and they have to go through fire. They have got their combination finally right. Haris will give lots of comfort to other batters as well now and allow them to play with more
freedom.

Bowling combination is looking balanced now. Pakistan has also learnt the important lesson of choosing to bat first. Actually it must be made mandatory in schools to bat first

They have gone through the worst and they have to just play to their strength and this team can beat any team in the world

 

[watchman99]

Pakistan has to bat first to win.

Watching Haris bat was very refreshing. He will be the key bat if Pakistan chase.

 

[Reverse Sweep]

It will be an interesting match. As a Kiwi I hope we make some changes: Nicholls for Munro, Sodhi for Henry, and perhaps Blundell for Latham if Blundell has been batting well in the nets

 

[BakuGM]

Mark my words, in batting Hafeez will come up ace.

 

[Usman Chadda]

KW and Taylor are the main threats, while Guptill is also due a knock. The key to winning against the Kiwis is trying to dominate them from the word go. You look to consolidate against them, they are smart enough to turn the tables on you in no time.

Attacking bowling and field settings, aswell aggressive batting is the way to go. You sit back against Boult and co., and they will rip you apart on any wicket.

 

[Sultanofswing]

I recon the Birmingham crowed will play a key role. This is a home game for Pakistan and New Zealand have just about hung on to beat West Indies, Bangladesh and South Africa (three sides that are unlikely to qualify).

It's like no foreign countries have ever won in Pakistan? 100% crowd support.

 

[Aman]

If we play well, we should win. Law of averages it's bound to happen.

No idea how we've gotten this far while playing well below our best.

Pakistan could beat us if we play as if we have in the tournament so far. Batting in particular - Guptill, Latham and Neesham need to score some runs..

 

[Kaptan]

Really excited about today (eng vs aus) and tomorrow (pak vs nz).
These two games will decide how this wc turns out to be.
I want one more asian team in semi final be it Bangladesh or Pakistan.

 

[Mehndi155]

I have a feeling hafeez will make a 50 tommorow.

 

[Gasman]

The momentum is now with Pakistan. Allied to the massive support they will receive in Birmingham (it will feel like they are playing in Lahore or Karachi) plus my feeling that NZ are due a loss/off day, victory will be Pakistan's InshaAllah.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

It's going to be difficult for Pakistan.

The H2H record between these two sides in the last 13 completed matches is 12-1 to New Zealand.

That's even more one-sided than India-Pakistan match-ups.

But it's about having one good day. If Pakistan pulls this off though it's going to be an upset.

H2H with England before Trent Bridge match was 11-3. Heck, Pakistan had lost 12 on the trot before that game so such stats are practically meaningless when it comes to Pakistan.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Really excited about today (eng vs aus) and tomorrow (pak vs nz).
These two games will decide how this wc turns out to be.
I want one more asian team in semi final be it Bangladesh or Pakistan.

Bangladesh has lesser chances since they will probably have to beat India and Pakistan to get through. And I just don't see them beating India even on their best day. Beating Pakistan won't easy for them either if Pakistan win their next two games.

 

[The Viper]

With England losing, Pakistan have a great chance to move closer to a semi final spot if they can win. The strategy must be bat first to put pressure on NZ. Chasing rarely works this WC and Pak are poor chasers.

 

[MenInG]

Good to see the naysayers brigade in this poll put in their places