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NZ vs PAK Match Analysis

New Zealand and Pakistan will play each other in the Final match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, on February 14, 2025, at 03:00 PM BST at National Stadium, Karachi.

New Zealand has been the standout team in the tournament, entering this match with consecutive wins and high confidence.

Pakistan, while not perfect, may benefit from its familiarity with local conditions. With home support on their side, they will be a tough team to defeat.

NZ vs PAK Team Preview & Squads

New Zealand

New Zealand have been the standout team in the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series, securing a place in the final after comfortably defeating both Pakistan and South Africa. They began the tournament with a dominant 78-run win over the hosts, followed by a six-wicket victory against the Proteas.

With the title in sight, New Zealand will look to finish the series on a high note. Kane Williamson has been a key figure in the batting lineup, amassing 191 runs in just two innings, including a century and a half-century. Daryl Mitchell has added 91 runs at an aggressive strike rate of 96.80, providing solid support in the middle order.

Devon Conway, filling in for the injured Rachin Ravindra, made an immediate impact with a vital 97-run knock against South Africa. Glenn Phillips, a force in the lower order, can dominate any bowling attack in the final overs, as demonstrated by his match-winning century against Pakistan in the tournament opener.

On the bowling side of NZ, Matt Henry has spearheaded the attack with precision, taking five wickets while maintaining an economy rate of 5.64. Spinners Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell have been instrumental in taking crucial wickets, combining for six scalps. William O’Rourke has also played his part, providing timely breakthroughs to complete a well-rounded attack.

New Zealand Squads

New Zealand Squads

Will O’Rourke, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner.

Pakistan

Pakistan didn’t have the best start to the tri-series, losing to New Zealand in their opening match. However, they bounced back strongly with a remarkable chase against South Africa, successfully chasing down a daunting target of 355 with one over to spare. This impressive win secured their spot in the final, and with home advantage, they will look to build on that momentum for the title decider.

Fakhar Zaman has been crucial at the top of the order, scoring 125 runs from two innings at a strike rate of 129. Salman Agha has also been consistent, contributing 174 runs, including a stunning 134 in the previous match against South Africa. Mohammad Rizwan played a key role in the last match, scoring an unbeaten 122 to guide his team to victory, bringing stability to the batting lineup.

The middle order remains a strength, with Tayyab Tahir and Khushdil Shah providing aggressive options when needed.

PAK’s bowling attack has been solid, with Shaheen Afridi leading the charge with 5 wickets in two games and an economy rate of 7.70. Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah have shown promise in patches, providing reliable options. Haris Rauf could replace Mohammad Hasnain in the final to strengthen the bowling unit.

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan Squads

Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Naseem Shah, Kamran Ghulam, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Mohammad Hasnain, Fakhar Zaman, Tayyab Tahir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf.

New Zealand vs Pakistan outfield report

National Stadium, Karachi

Given that it’s the final, both teams will probably want to bat first because it’s the safest option in a game with so much pressure on a decent surface.

Karachi will see extremely warm but clear weather.

At Karachi’s National Stadium, the average score for batting first is 244. In the 2008 Asia Cup, India defeated Hong Kong 374–4, the largest total ever recorded here. We believe that a final score of between 280 and 300 will be difficult.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, NZ has won 2 and PAK has won 3.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict New Zealand has a 54% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.