PAK vs NZ Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Apr 25, 2024
Pakistan vs New Zealand Head-To-Head
The Pakistan and New Zealand cricket teams have played against each other on 41 occasions in the T20I format. Pakistan won twenty-two games, while New Zealand won seventeen. Two games ended with no result.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Streaming and Broadcast
This series between Pakistan and New Zealand will not be telecast live in India. But die-hard cricket fanatics can enjoy the contest by using the live streaming method on the FanCode app and site.
The New Zealand men's team is visiting Pakistan for a series of five T20 international games. Three games have been played in the series, and the score is tied 1-1. The 1st game of the series had to be abandoned due to rain. So, there is everything to play for in this 4th T20I game of the series. Let's closely examine the betting tips, match preview, and weather report for this encounter.
PAK vs NZ Team Previews
Pakistan
The third T20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand was played in Rawalpindi on 21st April 2024. Pakistan lost this game to New Zealand by a margin of seven wickets with ten balls to spare. The Pakistan top order provided a solid start to the Pakistan innings with Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, and Babar Azam all getting starts. The Pakistani lower order also did well, with Irfan scoring 30 and Shadab Khan 41 runs. Shadab Khan hit some big blows toward the end of the game to take the Pakistan total to a reasonable one.
Abbas Afridi led the Pakistan bowling attack. He picked up a couple of wickets for 27 runs from his three overs. The only other bowler among wickets was Naseem Shah, who had a solitary dismissal to his credit. The Kiwi batters put all the other Pakistan bowlers to the sword. The worrying fact for Pakistan will be the performance of their opening ball bowlers. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah went for more than 11 runs per over, and only Shah picked up a single wicket.
Pakistan Playing 11
Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Zaman Khan.
New Zealand
When the Pakistan team batted first, the pick of the New Zealand bowlers was the spinner Ish Sodhi. He was brought to bowl last and was the most successful bowler of the game. He picked up two wickets for twenty-five runs from his four overs. The only other successful bowlers were Jacob Duffy and Michael Bracewell. They picked up one wicket each. Other New Zealand bowlers went for a lot of runs. Ish Sodhi was also the most economical bowler of the game.
The New Zealand chase got off to a good start, with Tim Robinson and Tim Seifert both getting starts. Dean Foxcroft also made an excellent contribution to the total. But the real push to the innings was provided by Mark Chapman. Chapman hit 87 runs from 42 balls with four sixes and nine fours. He took the team across the line without much drama towards the end. Robinson and Seifert were responsible for a 42-run start in 4.5 overs. After losing their wickets, Foxcroft and Chapman took the total close to the target.
New Zealand Playing 11
Tom Blundell, Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, William O'Rourke, Michael Bracewell.
PAK vs NZ Toss Prediction
If you look at the T20I record at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, twenty T20I games have been played. The team batting first won twelve games, while the team batting second won eight. So, you can bet on the skipper winning the toss to bat first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The track at the venue will be flat. It will help the bowlers a little. But the spinners might be able to get some help from the wicket as the game goes on. One thing is certain: the fast bowlers, once again, will have their work cut out.
You can expect clear skies for most of this game in Lahore. The temperatures will be close to 35 degrees. However, there might be some rain interruption at some point, which may bring the D/L method into the picture. We are hoping for a full game of cricket, though.
PAK vs NZ Betting Tips
Although New Zealand recorded a relatively comfortable win in their last game, the Pakistan team can expect to stage a comeback in this game. They have a powerful unit, and they are playing at home. You can bet on Pakistan winning this encounter and leading the series.
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Rizwan was in good nick in his last game. You can bet on him to emerge as the leading batter in this game.
This Kiwi bowler was in good form in his last game. You can bet on him to emerge as the top wicket-taker for this contest.
You can bet on this consistent Pakistani batter to do well again in this game.
Although winning the toss is up to luck, the Pakistan team is playing at home and will be keen to be a favorite to win this contest and take the lead in the series.
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