T20 World Cup 2021: 5 points that make Pakistan the favorites to defeat New Zealand

#4. Pakistan is off to a dominant start in the T20 World Cup 2021

Pakistan’s performance in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2021 is still the talk of the town in the subcontinent. Many fans will be aware that it will be nearly impossible for the Green Shirts to replicate their performance on Tuesday evening.

The first match’s performance has uplifted the mood in Pakistan’s locker room. It will help the Men in Green give New Zealand a tough fight.

Many players showed great temperament in the first match, and the fielding was great from all eleven players. The momentum of the victory against India could help Pakistan put on another good performance in the T20 World Cup.

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#3. Pakistan has a better head-to-head record against New Zealand in T20Is

Statistics have always played a massive role in big matches. Looking at the numbers, Pakistan have a clear advantage over the Black Caps in T20 matches.

The Men in Green have faced New Zealand in 24 T20 matches at the international level. New Zealand has won 10 of those matches, while Pakistan has picked up the win in 14.

With a near-60% win percentage, Babar Azam's men have a clear advantage over the Kiwis on paper. Things are very different when one takes to the cricketing ground and performs under real-life conditions. However, Pakistan will be walking into the match as the favorite to win in the group match of the T20 World Cup.