The first Semi-Final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 between Pakistan v New Zealand will go live from Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia. This match will start at 19:00 local time on Wednesday 9, November 2022.
Pakistan v New Zealand
Pakistan’s start in this world cup was not good but after two consecutive defeats against India and Zimbabwe they started their winning journey and they qualified for the Semi-Finals.
Pakistan v New Zealand Match Live
When we analyze their last 3 matches’ performance it shows that they have a strong side and are favorites for the semi-final.
The top order is not doing well in this tournament but fortunately their middle order is performing now that’s why they are on winning track now.
If Pakistan’s openers get back into their form that will be dangerous for New Zealand because Muhammad Rizwan and Babar can destroy any kind of bowling attack.
New Zealand started well in this world cup, they beat the defending champions and host Australia.
New Zealand lost their match against England and one match was abandoned due to rain. Thus they got 7 points and get first place in group 1.
On other hand, Pakistan got 6 points and get 2nd place in group 2. By the T20 world ranking Pakistan at 4th place and New Zealand at 5th spot. If we analyze both teams in this World Cup performance then both are equally performing.
Comparison of both teams in T20 World Cup 2022
World Cup Semi-Finals History Between Pakistan v New Zealand | Semi-Finals Record
Pakistan and New Zealand faced each other in the Cricket World Cup semi-finals three times, twice in the 50 overs world cup and once in T20 World Cup. Pakistan beat thrice New Zealand in the semi-finals.
ICC Men’s World Cup 1992: Pakistan Beat New Zealand in Auckland.
ICC Men’s World Cup 1999: Pakistan Beat New Zealand in Manchester.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2007: Pakistan Beat New Zealand in Cape Town.
Now the fourth time Pakistan will face New Zealand in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 Semi-Final. Due to this record New Zealand will be under pressure.
Weather Conditions at Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Weather Conditions will be perfect for First Semi-Final at Sydney Cricket Ground on 9 November 2022.
According to the weather conditions forecast, there will be partially cloudy weather but the sun will shine and there is no rain forecast on match day.
Team Squads For Pakistan v New Zealand Semi-Final | T20 World Cup 2022
Both Teams will announce their playing XI squads after toss on match day.
Pakistan Team Squad
BABAR AZAM C
ASIF ALI
HAIDER ALI
HARIS RAUF
IFTIKHAR AHMED
KHUSHDIL SHAH
MOHAMMAD HARIS
MOHAMMAD HASNAIN
MOHAMMAD NAWAZ
MOHAMMAD WASIM
MUHAMMAD RIZWAN
NASEEM SHAH
SHADAB KHAN
SHAHEEN SHAH AFRIDI
SHAN MASOOD
New Zealand Team Squad
KANE WILLIAMSON C
DEVON CONWAY
ADAM MILNE
DARYL MITCHELL
FINN ALLEN
GLENN PHILLIPS
ISH SODHI
JIMMY NEESHAM
LOCKIE FERGUSON
MARK CHAPMAN
MARTIN GUPTILL
MICHAEL BRACEWELL
MITCH SANTNER
TIM SOUTHEE
TRENT BOULT
