The last round of the T20I series among Pakistan and New Zealand will occur on Monday, April 24, in Rawalpindi. This match will take place at the Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. After the fourth game of the series was washed out due to rain, Pakistan now holds a 2-1 lead in the series. In the wake of being approached to bat first in the fourth T20I, Chad Bowes scored 54 at the highest point of the request for the Kiwis.
In addition, Mark Chapman remained unbeaten with 71 runs off 42 balls, assisting them in scoring 164 runs for the loss of five wickets in 18.5 overs before rain arrived. The game was halted because of heavy rain. As the spectators searched for shelter inside the stadium, hailstorms broke out. The match was called off, so there was no more play.
The hosts bowled competently and took five wickets in total. Imad Wasim took three scalps in the end. Pakistan cannot lose the series because they hold a 2-1 lead. While New Zealand cannot win the series, they can level the playing field by winning the fifth Twenty20 International on Monday.
The two sides will trust that the downpour remains away, permitting them an opportunity to take the field and finish the series with an optimistic outlook.
Match Details:
- Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th T20I
- Date and Time: Monday, April 24, 2023, 09:30 PM IST.
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium’s pitch is well-balanced. The powerplay will be crucial for the batting side as the new ball hits the bat well. As the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down, and we can anticipate that the spinners will play a significant role.
Weather Forecast
Clear skies will welcome the two sides on Monday, with the temperature expected to run somewhere in the range of 17 and 33 degrees Celsius.
Probable XIs
Pakistan
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Babar Azam (c)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Saim Ayub
- Shadab Khan
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Imad Wasim
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Zaman Khan.
New Zealand
- Tom Latham (c & wk)
- Chad Bowes
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mark Chapman
- Rachin Ravindra
- James Neesham
- Adam Milne
- Matt Henry
- Ish Sodhi
- Cole McConchie
- Henry Shipley.
Prediction
The fourth Twenty20 International was postponed on Thursday due to inclement weather. Pakistan currently holds a 2-1 lead in the series, and they will attempt to win on Monday. In the meantime, the brand-new Kiwis will need to fire together to level the series.
Expect Pakistan to win the series and the final T20I because they appear to be a more settled unit.
Prediction: Pakistan to win this conflict.
Where to watch
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Jio Cinema