New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023 Cricket Prediction 5th T20I Pakistan vs New Zealand

Pakistan vs New Zealand at a Glance

• Hailstorm forced the cancellation of the fourth Twenty20 International match between Pakistan and New Zealand.
• At the preceding game, which was played at Pakistan at Rawalpindi, Mark Chapman and Chad Bowes both struck half-centuries.
• Imad Wasim, a Pakistani spinner, had a strong bowling performance in the previous game.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Preview

Pakistan

There have been many Pakistani players who have shown promise thus far in this series, but consistency has been a significant need to address before the World Cup starts later this year. The Asian powerhouses haven’t been particularly innovative, not even in this T20I series. If they defeat the Kiwis in Rawalpindi, they will be within striking distance of taking the five-game series. 

Given that Zaman Khan let up nearly 30 runs in his three overs during the fourth T20I, Babar Azam could play to his strengths and start Ihsanullah in the series decider.

New Zealand

There were several inexperienced players for New Zealand going into this series. Before torrential rain pounded the ground during the fourth T20I, this squad displayed a respectable effort with the bat. Tom Latham will be conscious of his team’s need for discipline, though, if they are to recover from a deficit and equalize.

James Neesham was chosen to be replaced by Henry Shipley, therefore it is likely that the former pacer will be given the opportunity to play in the series finale by being a member of the starting XI.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Playing Squads

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan

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

New Zealand Squads

New Zealand

Tom Latham (C) (Wk), Mark Chapman, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne, Henry Shipley, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Chad Bowes, Daryl Mitchell

Pakistan vs New Zealand Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Pakistan vs New Zealand outfield report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Rawalpindi

On this track, both captains will try to bowl first in an effort to keep the opposition’s score as low as possible. Additionally, batting in the second innings may be simpler because rain may have altered the pitch.

For the game on Monday, bright sky and mild winds are anticipated.

The wicket set up for the encounter in Rawalpindi will provide the seamers with a nice bounce.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• New Zealand

Player of the Match

• New Zealand – Mark Chapman

Most sixes

• Pakistan – Saim Ayub 
• New Zealand – Mark Chapman

Most wickets

• Pakistan – Shadab Khan 
• New Zealand – Matt Henry 

Most runs

• • Pakistan – Saim Ayub 

• New Zealand – Mark Chapman  

Team Scores Batting First

• Pakistan – 180+
• New Zealand – 190+

According to our prediction, New Zealand will win this match.