NZ vs PAK Match Preview

Many pundits and cricket fans had written off this series after New Zealand took a 2-0 lead, but Friday's match in Auckland, which saw Pakistan won by nine wickets with 24 balls remaining, has brought the five-game series back into focus! New Zealand will take on Pakistan in Mount Maunganui, where they will have a second chance to win the series. Pakistan won their game on Friday thanks to a single incredible batting innings after conceding over 200 runs in the field, but they will need to improve their bowling in this match because they may not be able to dominate the New Zealand bowlers again.

NZ vs PAK Match Details

New Zealand vs Pakistan – 4th Match, T20I Match

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Date & Time: 23th March 2025 at 11:45 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

NZ vs PAK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	214
Avg 2nd inn score	208
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch provides a well-balanced surface that will appeal to both batters and bowlers. Pacers can extract movement early on, especially under lights, while spinners improve with each game. 

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

This has consistently been a good batting wicket, and we expect both teams to score high totals. The par score for batting first in this game will be around 180.

NZ vs PAK Last Five Matches

NZ ( New Zealand )	L W W L W
PAK ( Pakistan )	W L L L L

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PAK Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	46	23	21	0	2
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

NZ vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears

Topmost Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Tim Seifert – Tim Seifert has been New Zealand's top scorer for the past two games, scoring 45 and 44 runs in the series. He has scored 89 runs in the tournament so far.
• Jacob Duffy – Jacob Duffy emerged as New Zealand's leading wicket-taker in the initial game of the T20I series, taking four wickets in 3.4 overs.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Salman Agha – Salman Agha was Pakistan's second highest run-getter in the first T20I, with 18 runs, and he dominated the second game, scoring 46 runs. 
• Shaheen Shah Afridi –  Shaheen Shah Afridi hasn't taken any wickets in the series so far, which is surprising, but his bowling has remained conservative.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert, Mohammad Haris, Daryl Mitchell, Irfan Khan, Salman Agha(VC), Shadab Khan, Michael Bracewell(C), James Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert, Mohammad Haris, Daryl Mitchell(C), Irfan Khan, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan(VC), Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell

Vice-captain – Salman Agha, Shadab Khan,

Wicketkeeper – Tim Seifert

NZ vs PAK Probable Winners:

On Friday, Pakistan gained a new star, but Hasan Nawaz may find it difficult to replicate that success. Pakistan has a strong and experienced bowling attack, but New Zealand has the stronger squad in all disciplines. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.