Pakistan (PAK) will host New Zealand (NZ) in the third T20I match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Monday, April 17. Pakistan won the second T20I to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series win as they proved their dominance at home against the Kiwis, who are missing the majority of key players for this tour. Babar Azam played a captain’s knock by smashing an unbeaten century, and Mohammad Rizwan scored 50 off 34 to help Pakistan score 192/4 while batting first. Matt Henry picked two wickets for 29, but the likes of Henry Shipley and Ben Lister struggled for wickets for New Zealand.
New Zealand openers started well to provide a promising start while Mark Chapman smashed 65* off 40, but Haris Rauf struck back with four wickets to restrict the Black Caps to just 154/7 to earn a 38-run win. Imad Wasim, Zaman Khan, and Shadab Khan also shone with a wicket, while Shaheen Afridi bowled an economically impressive spell. Pakistan have won four of their last five T20I games against New Zealand and are favourites to win this game and clinch a series as well.
Match Details
- Match:- PAK vs NZ
- Date:- 17 April 2023
- Time:- 9:30 PM
- Venue:- Lahore
PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Prediction
Pakistan were brilliant in the first game of the T20I series and beat New Zealand comprehensively. The Kiwis will need to bring their A-game on Saturday to bounce back in the series. Pakistan have a good balance to their side and can be expected to make it two in two.
Prediction: Pakistan to win this clash
PAK vs NZ Dream 11
- Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Latham
- Batters: Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell
- All-rounders: Shadad Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, James Neesham
- Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Adam Milne
- Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
- Vice-captain: Daryl Mitchell
PAK vs NZ Fantasy 11 Tips
- Wicket-Keeper: M Rizwan
- Batsmen: B Azam, S Masood, D Mitchell, C Bowes
- All-Rounders: J Neesham, I Wasim, S Khan
- Bowlers: I Sodhi, B Tickner, S Afridi
PAK vs NZ Head-To-Head
Played – 31 | New Zealand – 11 | Pakistan – 20
PAK vs NZ Playing XI
- PAK:- Saim Ayub, FK Zaman, Babar Azam(C), Iftikhar Ahmed, IM Wasim, SH Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan(wk), Z Khan, Haris Rauf, S Afridi
- NZ:- CJ Bowes, WA Young, MS Chapman, DJ Mitchell, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, CE McConchie, HB Shipley, Tom Latham(C), BG Lister, MJ Henry
PAK vs NZ Probable 11
- PAK:- Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan
- NZ:- Tom Latham (c & wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister
PAK vs NZ Weather Forecast
The temperature in Lahore on Monday is expected to range between 23 and 39 degrees Celsius
PAK vs NZ Pitch Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium looks good for batting. Although the new ball will do a bit, if the batters manage to survive the initial period, they should be able to score big. The bowlers need to hit the right areas consistently to avoid damage.
PAK vs NZ Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk): Match -80 Runs -2635
- Haris Rauf: Match -57 Runs -56 and Wickets -72
- Fakhar Zaman: Match -73 Runs -1369
- Imad Wasim: Match -60 Runs -339 and Wickets -56
- Shan Masood: Match -19 Runs -395
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