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CLAIM NOWPakistan vs New Zealand, PAK vs NZ 2024, Today Match Prediction 27 April 2024
PAK vs NZ Win Probability
Toss Winner - New Zealand won the toss and choose to bowl first
Pakistan won by 9 runs
Host Pakistan aim to level T20I series against upbeat New Zealand
- In the 4th T20I, Pakistan suffered a close defeat at the hands of New Zealand.
- Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim and Abbas Afridi put in credible performances for Pakistan in the previous match.
- William O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Tim Robinson and Dean Foxcroft put in splendid performances for New Zealand in the previous game
Expect Pakistan to overcome New Zealand by a close margin and level the T20I series.
| Tournament: | New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 28.0°C|Clear |
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PAK vs NZ Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Pakistan will be desperate to level the T20I series when they face New Zealand in the fifth and final match at Lahore on Saturday.
The home side have suffered back-to-back defeats against New Zealand. Captain Babar Azam will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in a clinical performance in this series finale.
On the other hand, Inexperienced New Zealand led by Michael Bracewell have surprised many with their splendid performances in the last two T20Is played against Pakistan. The visitors will be hoping to maintain their winning ways and clinch the T20I series on Saturday.
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The home side might make four changes as Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan and Abrar Ahmed might return for the series decider. Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed will sit on the sidelines for this high-octane clash.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, captain Babar Azam, wicket-keeper Usman Khan, and all-rounder Shadab Khan to do the bulk of the scoring.
In the previous match, Fakhar Zaman was the standout performer with the bat for Pakistan and finished the innings with the top-score of 61 runs off 45 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes. Besides Fakhar, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim and Saim Ayub produced scores of 23, 22 not out and 20 runs respectively.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan to provide crucial breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Abbas Afridi was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan and claimed 3 for 20 in three overs. Besides Afridi, Mohammad Amir and Zaman Khan claimed one wicket apiece.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:
Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed/Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim/Abrar Ahmed, Usama Mir/Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah,
Pakistan Key Players From Previous Game Of New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2024
Pakistan Actual Playing XI:
Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir
New Zealand Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of rookie opener Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, wicket-keeper Tom Blundell, Mark Chapman, and James Neesham to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, opener Tim Robinson played exceedingly well for New Zealand and finished the innings with the top-score of 51 runs off 36 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes. He was well ed by wicket-keeper Tom Blundell, who scored 28 runs off 15 balls with the help of five boundaries.
Dean Foxcroft found form with the bat and scored a fluent 34 runs off 26 balls with the help of three sixes. Skipper Michael Bracewell smashed 27 runs off 20 balls to help New Zealand post a competitive 179 runs in their allotted 20 overs.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of William O’Rourke, Ben Sears Jacob Duffy, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi to provide timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, pacer William O’Rourke was the standout bowler on display for New Zealand and claimed 3 for 27 in his four overs. Besides O’Rourke, Ben Sears bowled well and finished with figures of 2 for 27 in his full quota of overs.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:
Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell (wk), Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell (c), Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, William ORourke
New Zealand Key Players From Previous Game Of New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2024
New Zealand Actual Playing XI:
Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Tim Seifert, William O'Rourke, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Tom Blundell, Zak Foulkes
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The wicket prepared at Lahore will be decent for batting with some assistance for the quick bowlers. The weather forecast for Saturday’s match is going to be partly cloudy with humidity around 56%.
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Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore is going to host the fifth and final T20I game of the series between Pakistan and New Zealand.
The visitors will take heart from the fact that they have won previous two matches played at Lahore.
Toss: To Bat
Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 175 runs. The previous match played at Lahore was won by side batting first.
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Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Host Pakistan will be favorites to win their match against New Zealand. The team management will be hoping the side can bring their A-game to the table in this fixture.
On the other hand, New Zealand will have to maintain their standards with bat and ball in a bid to upstage Pakistan in this series decider.
Expect Pakistan to overcome New Zealand by a close margin and level the T20I series.
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