Match Details – NZ vs PAK:
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Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 5th T20I Match, Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024
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Date and Time: January 21, 12:00 am GMT (20 Jan) / 05:30 am IST / 06:00 am BD
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Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
NZ vs PAK Preview:
New Zealand: Throughout this series, New Zealand has effectively implemented strategic changes, featuring the use of two captains and the rest and rotation of their bowling attack. Additionally, their batting lineup has seen adjustments over the course of the four games, instilling confidence in their pursuit of a 5-0 victory.
Pakistan: On the contrary, Pakistan has faced disappointment in the previous four games, lacking consistent and competitive individual performances to pose challenges for New Zealand. To be competitive on Sunday, Pakistan requires top-notch showings from all their key players, emphasizing the need for a collective and high-level performance.
NZ vs PAK Possible Playing XI:
New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Tim Southee.
Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi(Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Aamer Jamal, Usama Mir, Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf.
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NZ vs PAK Head-To-Head Records in T20I
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Stats |
Match |
NZ Won |
PAK Won |
NR |
Tie |
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Overall |
38 |
17 |
20 |
1 |
0 |
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Recent 5 Matches |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
NZ vs PAK Win Prediction
Despite Pakistan’s efforts to restrict Finn Allen from achieving a big score on Friday, New Zealand secured a comfortable victory, courtesy of powerful batting displays from both Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. The challenge for the visitors lies in New Zealand’s ability to have a player step up whenever needed. While Pakistan possesses match-winners, their collective performance hasn’t been consistent. Our prediction leans towards another victory for New Zealand to conclude the series.
Prediction: New Zealand to defeat Pakistan in the 5th T20.
NZ vs PAK Toss Prediction
In six out of the last seven T20Is at Hagley Oval, the team batting second emerged victorious. Given this trend, our prediction is that both captains, if they win the toss on Sunday, are likely to opt for fielding first.
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report
Pakistan’s score of 158/5 in the previous match was deemed below par, and for this upcoming game, we anticipate a competitive total to exceed 170. Once batters adapt to the pace of the wicket, there seem to be ample scoring opportunities available.
NZ vs PAK Weather Report
The weather forecast indicates mostly sunny conditions at the beginning of the game, with the clouds expected to dissipate during the second innings. The temperature is forecasted to be in the mid-twenties.
Venue Information
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Stadium: Hagley Oval
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City: Christchurch
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Capacity: 20,000
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Hosts to: Canterbury
NZ vs PAK Squad:
New Zealand Squad: Kane Williamson (C), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson (match 3 only), Devon Conway (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert (wk), Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.
Pakistan Squad: Shaheen Afridi (C), Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan.
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