PAK vs NZ Match Preview

New Zealand and Pakistan will compete in the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series final on Friday night in Karachi. The Kiwis proved to be the most dominant team in the event, coming into this match with two straight victories and plenty of confidence. Pakistan, on their other hand, may not be considered flawless, but having experience with local conditions could be advantageous. With home support back them, they will be difficult to beat. However, New Zealand appears to be the team to beat, making the final a thrilling battle of momentum and home advantage.

PAK vs NZ Match Details

Pakistan vs New Zealand – Final Match, ODI Match

Venue: National Bank of Pakistan Sports Complex, Karachi

Date & Time: 14th February 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PAK vs NZ Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	174
Avg 2nd inn score	168
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report

It is anticipated a hard and true wicket, with spinners used primarily to slow the pace for the runs. Whoever bats first will be looking for a score of at least 285.

PAK vs NZ Weather Report

The temperature will rise to 22 degrees at the beginning of the game but will fall to the high teens by the end.

PAK vs NZ Last Five Matches

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

PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PAK Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	116	51	61	3	1
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

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

PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William O’Rourke

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain/ Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Topmost Picks for PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Fakhar Zaman – Fakhar Zaman has been a key player at the top of the order, amassing 125 runs across two innings with a strike rate of 129.
• Shaheen Shah Afridi – Shaheen Afridi has taken 5 wickets in two games while keeping his economy at 7.70. The twenty-four-year-old pacer has taken 20 wickets in only nine games against New Zealand.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Kane Williamson – Kane Williamson has been the backbone of the batting lineup, racking up 191 runs in just two innings, including a century and a half-century.
• William O’Rourke –  William O’Rourke will enter the tri-nation series with great confidence, having finished top on the bowling charts with nine wickets during Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand.

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell(VC), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mitchell Santner, Salman Agha(C), Shaheen Afridi, Matt Henry, Abrar Ahmed

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(C), Fakhar Zaman(VC), Babar Azam, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Matt Henry, Abrar Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Salman Agha, Kane Williamson

Vice-captain – Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

PAK vs NZ Probable Winners:

The final of the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series is shaping up to be an exciting match between New Zealand and Pakistan. New Zealand has been the most consistent team, winning two straight matches, including a dominating performance against Pakistan in their first encounter. However, Pakistan has recovered well and is intimately familiar with these conditions, making them an explosive opponent. While each side has its strengths, New Zealand's overall balance gives them a slight advantage. At this point, the odds are slightly in their favor, at 60-40. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.