Pakistan batted better in the previous game to get three figures but not well enough to get a suitable result. Their younger players are likely to get a longer rope though but how long is the question.

NZ vs PAK Match Details

Date: March 21st, 2025

Time:  11:45 AM IST

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

New Zealand vs Pakistan Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Pitch Report

Average Score Batting First in the last five games: 219

Average Score Batting Second in the last five games: 150

Wins Batting First in the last five games: 4

Wins Batting Second in the five games: 0

Auckland is a very high scoring ground with its small boundaries and batting first has worked well with a lot of runs on the board adding to scoreboard pressure.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Head to Head

Stats	Matches	New Zealand Won	Pakistan Won	NR	Tie
Overall	46	20	24	2	0
At Auckland	5	4	1	0	0
Last Five T20Is	5	3	2	0	0

 

NZ vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Haris, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem

NZ Playing XI

Finn Allen, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Hay/ Tim Seifert, Jimmy Neesham, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Will O Rourkee, Ben Sears

NZ vs PAK Key Players

Jimmy Neesham

Neesham comes back to the national side. He will be eager to push strong here with his all-round ability still valuable but his consistency a concern.

Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan is another player making a comeback having last played in the T20 World Cup last year. He is now the vice-captain with his experience and leadership seen as an important factor. 

NZ vs PAK Match Tips

Both teams are a little short on experience and home advantage could keep New Zealand favorites to start.

Match Prediction: New Zealand Will Win the Match