NZ vs PAK Match Preview

Taking advantage of the seam and swing available at Mount Maunganui, along with a powerful batting display and controlled bowling effort, New Zealand surpassed Pakistan in every department to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the five-match T20I series. The final match of the five-game T-20 series will take place on March 26 at Sky Stadium in Wellington, beginning at 11:45 AM. The Kiwis' 115-run win in the fourth game demonstrated their dominance, securing the series with one match remaining. The Black Caps were off to a flying start, with Finn Allen hitting a blistering 50 off only 20 balls, and Tim Seifert adding momentum through a quickfire 44 off 22. Michael Bracewell delivered the perfect finish, going unbeaten on 46 from 26 deliveries as New Zealand amassed a formidable total of 220 to set the tone for a dominant performance.

NZ vs PAK Match Details

New Zealand vs Pakistan – 5th Match, T20I Match

Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington

Date & Time: 26th 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 )	W L W W L
PAK ( Pakistan )	L W L L L

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PAK Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	47	23	22	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, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Tim Seifert – Tim Seifert is the leading run-scorer in the tournament, with 152 runs at a strike rate of 185.
• Jacob Duffy – Duffy is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with 11 wickets at an average of 8.

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. 
• Haris Rauf –  Haris Rauf is Pakistan's leading wicket-taker, with 8 wickets at an average less than 10.

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

Tim Seifert(VC), Mohammad Haris, Daryl Mitchell, Irfan Khan, Salman Agha(VC), Shadab Khan, Michael Bracewell, 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:

In all three games, the hosts have thrashed Pakistan. Their top-order is in full swing, with all three having strike rates of at least 180 and each scoring more than 100 runs. Jacob Duffy poses a threat to Pakistan, having taken 18 wickets in the last eight Twenty20 Internationals. Pakistan's confidence has plummeted following their Champions Trophy defeat. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.