PAK vs NZ 5th T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
After a mighty hailstorm hit Rawalpindi, the 4th T20I contest between Pakistan and New Zealand was called off. However, stakes will be higher than ever as these two lock horns once again at the same venue to decide the fate of this series. While the home team holds a slender lead of 2-1, the Kiwis would be looking to level the series despite having a younger unit. Ahead of this matchup, let us take a look at their predicted playing XI, team news, pitch report, and more.
Plenty of Pakistan’s players have looked impressive so far in this series but inconsistency has been a huge void to fulfill before the World Cup begins later this year. Even in this T20I series, the Asian giants have lacked the cutting edge. However, they are in touching distance of winning the five-game series against the Kiwis if they top them in Rawalpindi.
New Zealand entered this series with plenty of inexperienced players. In the 4th T20I, this team showcased decent effort with the bat before severe showers lashed across the ground. However, Tom Latham will be aware of how disciplined his players would need to be if they are to come back from behind to equalize.
Pakistan vs New Zealand 5th T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: Live telecast can be watched on the Sony Sports Network
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PAK vs NZ Match Toss Prediction
Both captains will be looking to bowl first on this track to restrict the opposition to a minimal score. Moreover, batting in the second innings could be an easier ask after rain might've affected the pitch.
PAK vs NZ Pitch Report
This is a batting track on which the ball gets good bounce and comes to the bat perfectly. If a batter sets himself on the pitch, we can expect a high-scoring game here. The average innings score is around 190 and the team batting second has higher chance of winning as per the record.
Rawalpindi Weather Report
Unlike the previous day, there aren’t going to be dark clouds hovering across the venue. The sky is clear yet there would be wind flowing throughout the day with the temperature being at 26 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Pakistan vs New Zealand 5th T20 Match 2023
Pakistan Team News & Playing 11
PAK Team News
Given how Zaman Khan leaked over 30 runs in his 3 overs in the 4th T20I, Babar Azam could use his trump card and include Ihsanullah in his starting XI for the series finale.
PAK Key Players
- Babar Azam: He has already scored a century in this series, and after being dismissed for just 1 run in the 3rd T20I, Babar would be looking for redemption against an inexperienced Kiwi bowling unit.
- Haris Rauf: This pacer has been the best bowler from either side in this series. Despite conceding 35 runs in the last game, Rauf managed to register a wicket against his name.
- Imad Wasim: Finally getting some deserved assistance from the track previously, Wasim was the best bowler for the home side, taking 3 wickets.
- Iftikhar Ahmed - Iftikhar Ahmed has been in destructive form this year. In this series as well, he has smashed 93 runs at an impressive strike rate of 211.36. We can expect another powerful innings from him in this match.
PAK Team Form
Being heavy favorites to win this series comfortably against NZ, Pakistan has been impressive yet inconsistent. Despite having plenty of household names, the home side has failed to keep the pressure tight on the opposition. Pakistan has won both games in this series after batting first.
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Pakistan Predicted Playing 11
Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Rizwan (Wk), Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub, Ihsanullah, Shaheen Afridi
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
NZ Team News
After opting for Henry Shipley in place of James Neesham, it is likely that the former pacer will get a chance to feature in the series finale by being a part of the starting XI.
NZ Key Players
- Chad Bowes: After failing to fire in the initial games, Bowes finally rose to the occasion to score a worthy half-century by smashing 7 boundaries and a six.
- Mark Chapman: He is undoubtedly been the best batsman for the Kiwis in this series. He is entering the series finale on the back of an impressive 71-run inning.
- Ish Sodhi: The veteran spinner has not only been economical for NZ in the middle overs but has also taken crucial wickets.
- Matt Henry - Henry is currently the leading wicket taker from NZ side. He has picked 6 wickets in 3 innings at an impressive average of 14.66. Henry can pick a few more wickets on this track.
NZ Team Form
Having shown the courage to fight back against a star-studded Pakistan side, the Kiwis have the chance of not losing this series if they clinch the 5th T20I. Having plenty of talent in the form of Matt Henry, and Daryl Mitchell among other stars, it will be important for the away side to be at their A-Game.
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Tom Latham (C) (Wk), Cole McConchie, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell
Pakistan vs New Zealand Head to Head
Pakistan seemed to be destined to clean sweep New Zealand in their latest T20I series until the latter side fought vigorously in the 3rd T20I. While the last game between the two sides was abandoned to be a hailstorm hitting Rawalpindi, it is the host nation who holds the commanding lead in the head-to-head record.
PAK vs NZ Head to Head Stats in T20
| |
Matches Played |
PAK Won |
NZ Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
33 |
20 |
12 |
0 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Pakistan vs New Zealand Betting Odds
The bookmakers have clearly edged in favor of Pakistan to clinch this series as they have a betting odd of 1.80 as compared to New Zealand’s 2.60 despite showing a decent display with the bat in the 4th T20I.
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Who will win Pakistan vs New Zealand 5th T20 Match?
While Pakistan seems to be the clear favorite on paper, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham, Chad Bowes, Matt Henry, and Adam Milne are some names on the Kiwi side who can fight until the last ball. While the nature of the pitch might indicate that we may have a low-scoring series finale yet there is an abundance of quality in both the batting orders.
🏆 Pakistan vs New Zealand Prediction
While the betting odds favor Pakistan, we predict there to be an upset in Rawalpindi as New Zealand is going to top the host nation in the series finale. Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, and Iftikhar Ahmed are some big names mentioned in the Pakistani batting lineup, yet they have not been clutch. This is just the reason we predict the Kiwi bowlers to deliver in the upcoming game, building up on their last victory.
Apr 24, 2023
21:30 IST / 16:00 GMT
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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