NZ vs PAK, ICC World T20 2016 - Betting Tips and Prediction

Their batsmen clicked against Bangladesh but could not replicate their performance against India. Ahmed Shehzad has contributed with the bat, scoring 52 and a hard-fought 25 in the respective games. Considering his current form, it should be better to wager money on Shehzad than someone like Umar Akmal who usually bats down the order these days. Shahid Afridi is unpredictable and could be vulnerable against a sharp Kiwi bowling attack. Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez will be the batsmen to watch out for in the middle-order.

Pakistan have a brilliant seam attack in Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Irfan and Wahab Riaz. Amir did exceptionally well in the Asia Cup and is also troubling the batsmen in India. His wicket-taking ability has earned him high odds on most of the popular betting websites. Skipper Afridi could also be dangerous if the wicket has something in it for the spinners. He is quite a turner of the cricket ball and can also make it zip off the pitch.

Final Prediction

Pakistan have been very unpredictable as a side in recent years. They will beat the strongest of the teams one day and then lose to a bottom ranked team on another. Though they are a high quality bowling unit, it is their batting that costs them majority of the games. This has not been the case with New Zealand who have been a fairly consistent side. They have won most of their recent games in limited overs cricket, be it at home or abroad. 

With successive wins over India and Australia, the Kiwis will take on Pakistan high on confidence and with momentum on their side. Going by the way the two teams have been playing of late, it is New Zealand that have better chances of winning the match on Tuesday.

Betting odds for New Zealand vs Pakistan, ICC World T20 2016 23rd match:
New Zealand - 1.7 ; Pakistan - 2.38