New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test live stream, pitch and weather report, match preview

New Zealand and Pakistan are slated to clash in first Test of two-match series on Saturday, December 26, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. NZ vs PAK live streaming will commence at 3:30 AM (IST). Ahe of contest, here's a look at NZ vs PAK pitch report, wear report, New Zealand vs Pakistan squs NZ vs PAK live stream information and details of NZ vs PAK live scores. 

New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test preview

After ir entertaining three-match T20I series, two sides will battle it out in longer format of game. New Zealand have momentum on ir side and y completely outplayed visitors in first two T20I fixtures to clinch series. Pakistan did man to score a consolation win in final match of series, but ir batting line-up is longer looking same without ir star batsman and captain, Babar Azam.

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Pakistan team will miss several prominent names apart from Babar Azam, as Imam-ul-Haq and Shab Khan are also out with an injury. New Zealand were ruthless against West Indies earlier this month and outplayed ir opposition in both Test matches. y will be eying to replicate same success against Pakistan as well. A clean sweep here will take m closer to final of ICC Test Championship. 

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New Zealand vs Pakistan squs for 1st Test 

NZ: Kane Williamson (c), Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Tim Soue, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, Will Young

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Pak: Mohamm Rizwan (c), Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Faw Alam, Haris Sohail, Imran Butt, Mohamm Abbas, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Shan Masood, Sohail Khan and Yasir Shah.

New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test: Wear forecast 

According to AccuWear, a significant cloud cover is expected during opening day of Boxing Day Test. However, re are chances of rain interrupting contest between bat and ball on Day 1. On second day, showers are expected during afteron session. Rain is likely to stay away after Day 2. 

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NZ vs PAK pitch report

venue has hosted only a single Test match in past. However, limited-overs matches at ground suggest that pitch is a balanced one that will assist both batsmen and bowlers. faster bowlers will aim to exploit cloudy conditions initially with new ball. captain winning toss could be inclined to bat first and post an imposing total upfront. 

NZ vs PAK live streaming: NZ vs PAK live in India

NZ vs PAK 2020 series is t a televised event in country. However, fans can catch NZ vs PAK live in India on FanCode app. NZ vs PAK live stream will also be me available on sports aggregator platform from 3:30 AM (IST) on Saturday. For NZ vs PAK live scores, one can visit social media ps of two cricket boards.

Im source: AP