NZ vs PAK 3rd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
New Zealand will be up against the Pakistan in the 3rd T20I of the five match T20I series. The match will be played at University Oval, Dunedin and will start at 5:30 AM IST on January 17.
New Zealand will be pleased how things have gone for them in the T20I series. The team has won both the T20Is and now only need a win to seal the series. Pakistan, on the other hand, have themselves to blame for the defeats. They were in the hunt for chase in both games but collapsed to suffer a defeat.
In the 2nd T20I, the team was 97-2 in 10 overs, needing 102 in last 10 overs, with Babar Azam set, but the team messed up the chase to suffer a defeat by 21 runs. Pakistan need to win the coming game to keep the series alive.
New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: The New Zealand vs Pakistan T20I series will be available to watch on Amazon Prime in India. In Pakistan, PTV sports will broadcast the series. Fans in New Zealand can watch the matches on Super Sports Network.
Live Streaming: The New Zealand vs Pakistan T20I series will be available to watch on Amazon Prime in India.
NZ vs PAK Match Toss Prediction
Both teams will be keen to chase. The boundaries are on the shorter side and defending won’t be easy so captain winning the toss should bowl first.
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch will be flat and bowlers will have to be very accurate to trouble the batters. It is a high scoring venue so we could be on for third successive big scoring game.
Dunedin Weather Report
It will be on overcast day but rain is likely to stay away. It will be chilly out there as temperature will range around 10 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd T20 2024
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
NZ Team News
Kane Williamson will miss the third game and it was pre decided. Also, he suffered an injury in the second T20I so he won’t be available. Ben Sears will also miss the following games. Lockie Ferguson will join the team for remaining games.
NZ Key Players
- Finn Allen - Allen scored 34 in the first game and backed it up with a thrilling 74 in 41 balls in the last game. He is in destructive mode and will be eyeing another good show.
- Daryl Mitchell - Mitchell has been in great form in white-ball formats and scored a brisk fifty in the first game. He will be eyeing another good show in the third T20I.
- Tim Southee - Southee has bowled exceptionally well in the two games, taking six wickets. With overcast conditions around, he can move the ball and pick wickets early on.
NZ Team Form
New Zealand were brilliant with bat and ball in both games and they would be looking to continue the winning run.
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Tim Southee
Pakistan Team News & Playing 11
PAK Team News
Pakistan have themselves to blame in for the defeats in two matches. They have been poor in the field and batters have also not played sensible cricket, Abbas Afridi has been ruled out of the third T20I.
PAK Key Players
- Babar Azam - Babar Azam has played well in both games and scored fifties. However, he needs to ensure that he plays an even bigger knock as other batters have been ordinary.
- Fakhar Zaman - Fakhar Zaman scored fifty in the last game and he also batted well in first game. He too will be looking to ride on momentum and play a match winning innings for his team.
- Shaheen Afridi - Shaheen Afridi has not looked at his best form but he is the captain of the side and will be eyeing a strong return in the next game.
PAK Team Form
Pakistan have played well in patches but their fielding and batting in death overs has been poor.
Pakistan Predicted Playing 11
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Aamer Jamal, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
New Zealand vs Pakistan Head to Head
New Zealand have won both the games in the on-going series and have reduced the deficit in terms of head to head. Pakistan still are ahead by 5 games.
NZ vs PAK Head to Head Stats in T20s
|
Matches Played |
NZ Won |
PAK Won |
Tie |
NR |
Overall |
36 |
15 |
20 |
0 |
1 |
Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
New Zealand vs Pakistan Betting Odds
New Zealand are getting the favourites tag on betting platforms. The team has registered comprehensive wins in the first two games and will look to seal the series in the third T20I.
Who will win New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd T20 Match?
We suggest backing New Zealand to win. The Kiwis have batted well and have been top notch with the ball. They are clear favourites to win at home.
🏆 New Zealand vs Pakistan Prediction
New Zealand will be the favourites to win. The Kiwis have been brilliant so far, doing well with bat and ball. Pakistan have been good in patches but barring Babar and Fakhar Zaman, others have looked ordinary. Their bowling and fielding has also been poor. Back New Zealand to win.
New Zealand to beat Pakistan in 3rd T20
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