<strong>New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023 Cricket Prediction | 3^rd T20I: Pakistan vs New Zealand</strong>

Pakistan vs New Zealand at a Glance

• In the second T20I, which was played in Lahore, Pakistan defeated New Zealand with ease.
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• In the second T20I encounter of the series, Pakistan had outstanding performances from Babar Azam and bowler Haris Rauf.
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• In a futile effort, Matt Henry and Mark Chapman gave outstanding performances for the BlackCaps.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Preview

Pakistan

In the second T20 match, Pakistan’s star openers destroyed New Zealand’s whole bowling lineup to avenge themselves. As Babar Azam led from the front and produced a century off just 58 balls to enable the home team to a score of 190+ on a track that favored the fast bowlers, with Rizwan contributing a half-century.

Despite the fact that Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman both failed to score in the last game, Pakistan is extremely unlikely to make any changes to their starting Eleven in order to win the series. This implies that Ihsanullah, Mohammad Haris, and Naseem Shah might also be added to the bench once more.

New Zealand

Despite Mark Chapman striking a brilliant half-century, New Zealand lost the second T20I by 38 runs. None of their other bowlers, with the exception of Rachin Ravindra, were able to keep their economy under 7 runs per over. The economy rate of four of their bowlers was nine runs or more.

The Kiwis undoubtedly have their best XI on the field given the few choices they have on the bench. Dane Cleaver might take over for Will Young if he fails to perform, though. Also, Blair Ticker might get a chance instead of Benjamin Lister.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Playing Squads

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan Squads

Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (Wk), Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, Zaman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi

New Zealand Squads

New Zealand Squads

Tom Latham (C) (Wk), Dane Cleaver, Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Henry Shipley, Blair Tickner 

Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Pakistan vs New Zealand outfield report

  Gaddafi Stadium

Both teams will aim to win the toss, choose to bat first, and score more than 195 runs. The team that batted first won the first two games held at Gaddafi Stadium.

The match on Monday is expected to take place in clear skies with a 25% humidity level.

The Gaddafi Stadium’s prepared wicket is anticipated to have plenty of runs for the batting units.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Pakistan

Player of the Match

• Pakistan – Babar Azam

Most sixes

• Pakistan – Babar Azam
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• New Zealand – Mark Chapman

Most wickets

• Pakistan – Haris Rauf 
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• New Zealand – Matt Henry

Most runs

• Pakistan – Babar Azam 
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• New Zealand – Mark Chapman 

Team Scores Batting First

• Pakistan – 180+
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• New Zealand – 160+

According to our prediction, Pakistan will win this match.