After handing four losses to Bangladesh, New Zealand and Pakistan gear up for the Finals. This will be their last encounter before heading into the World Cup, and both sides are likely to turn up with the eleven that should be seen during their first games at the mega event. With a lot of anxiety and tension around the tournament, given the competition on offer, the upcoming game will be a wonderful dress rehearsal for the real one.

NZ vs PAK Head to Head

Played- 9 | New Zealand- 4 | Pakistan- 4 | No result- 0 | Tie- 1

NZ vs PAK Match Details

Date: 14th October 2022

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Hagely Oval, Christchurch

NZ vs PAK Weather Report

The weather at Christchurch is moderate with minimal chances of rain during the NZ vs PAK fixture.

NZ vs PAK Pitch Report

The Christchurch track has some grass on it but is likely to play flat with a lot of runs on offer. Bowling first will be a better option.

NZ vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

Pakistan Playing XI

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain

New Zealand Playing XI

Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Michael Bracwell, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi

NZ vs PAK Key Players

Mohammad Rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan is in really good form with consecutive scores above fifty. He is looking really consistent and should enjoy the flatter and smaller grounds in New Zealand. He is off to a good start this series and continues to look unstoppable with the bat.

Devon Conway

Devon Conway is enjoying a good run of form, and is consistently providing runs at the top. He is sweeping the ball pretty well too, and will have a huge role to play in the Finals and upcoming T20 World Cup.

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NZ vs PAK Match Tips

Both the encounters between Pakistan and New Zealand left a lot to be wondered. There are some holes for both sides but with Devon Conway in a rich vein of form, his influence will be huge and this should give New Zealand an advantage despite Pakistan’s openers doing just as well.

Match Prediction: New Zealand Will Win the Match