New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20I Match Prediction, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Injury News and Dream 11 Picks

Find out the player stats, pitch report and Dream 11 Prediction of New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20I match.

New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20I Match Preview: New Zealand will host Pakistan in the last match of the T20 series at the same venue, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on January 21, 2024, at 5:30 AM.

The New Zealand cricket team has delivered an impressive performance in the ongoing series, showcasing their skills in both bowling and batting. In the last match, Glenn Philips and Daryl Mitchell stepped up to lead the team to victory after they were struggling at 20-3 while chasing down a total of 159 runs. However, the team may give the new players more opportunities for the upcoming match due to Devon Conway’s positive Covid test.

On the other hand, Pakistan again missed a golden opportunity to turn the game in their favor. Although they could dismiss three New Zealand batters for just 20 runs, only Shaheen Afridi appeared confident while bowling. They have to win the last match against New Zealand, or else it will negatively affect the team.

When and Where To Watch New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20I Match

MatchNew Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20I Match
Date & TimeJanuary 21, 2024, 11:40 AM
VenueHagley Oval, Christchurch
Where to WatchPrime Video

Player Injury Report For New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20I Match

It has been officially announced that Devon Conway will not be able to participate in the upcoming match due to COVID-related reasons. Additionally, Daryl Mitchell will be rested for the next game as per the team’s management decision.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Head-to-Head T20I Record

Match Played38
New Zealand Won17
Pakistan Won20
Tie/NR1/0

Weather Conditions For New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20I Match

The weather will be cold, and there will not be much dew on the ground due to the flow of the breeze.

Pitch Report of Hagley Oval, Christchurch, In New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20I Match On January 21, 2023

Match Played10 Matches
Batting first won3 Matches won
Batting second won6 Matches won
Average 1st innings scores162 Runs
Highest Team innings total208/5 by NZ
Lowest Team innings total130/10 by PAK

The Hagley Oval in Christchurch will host the 5th T20I match again. However, this time around, the pitch is expected to offer more turn for the spinners and might slow down a bit, leading to a relatively low total. The pitch exhibited movement in the first half of both innings in the previous game, but the batters had an easy time hitting the ball afterward.

Team Preview Of New Zealand

It’s been an exciting series so far, with the New Zealand cricket team displaying impressive performances in each match. With a 4-0 lead, the Kiwis will maintain their winning streak and whitewash the Pakistani team in the upcoming match.

Although Chad Bowes has not yet had a chance to play in the series, it’s expected that he might be replaced by Finn Allen, who has already played all four matches. Additionally, Rachin Ravindra is likely to be included in the team and might get the chance to open the innings, just as he did during the ODI World Cup.

Important players for the New Zealand Team in the match against Pakistan

1- Tim Southee is leading the team in the absence of Kane Williamson. He has been performing brilliantly in the series so far, being the top wicket-taker with 8 wickets in 4 matches. With 36 wickets in 22 matches, Southee has a lot of experience and is always a tough bowler to face. He seems to particularly enjoy playing against Pakistan and will be looking to add more wickets to his tally in the upcoming match.

2- Adam Milne has been a valuable addition to the New Zealand cricket team in the ongoing series, having taken 7 wickets in just 3 matches. He has an impressive record against Pakistan, having taken 26 wickets in his last 17 matches against them. Milne will undoubtedly look further to increase his wicket tally in the upcoming match and help his team secure another victory.

3- Rachin Ravindra will join the New Zealand cricket team for the last T20I match. Although he didn’t get many opportunities to bat or bowl during his past matches against Pakistan, he has since become an important player in the New Zealand squad and is expected to open for the team. It will be interesting to see how he performs in this role, especially given his impressive track record at the World Cup.

Team Preview Of Pakistan

Pakistan’s batting performance in the series has been a cause for concern, with only Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan being able to score significant runs for the team. The middle order has been particularly vulnerable, struggling to make an impact and put up a decent total on the board. If Pakistan hopes to avoid a whitewash in the series, they will need to perform strongly in the last match of the T20I series, with all their batters stepping up and contributing to the team’s cause.

Important players for the Pakistan Team in the match against New Zealand

1- Babar Azam has certainly been the standout performer for Pakistan in the series so far, scoring consistently and looking confident at the crease. His contribution of 200 runs in four matches is a testament to his skill and determination. It will be interesting to see if he can continue his good form in the final match of the series.

2- Mohammad Rizwan’s knock in the last match was a much-needed one for Pakistan, and he showed great resilience and skill in his innings. However, it is unfortunate that the rest of the team could not support him in building a bigger total. Nonetheless, Rizwan’s performance was a positive sign for Pakistan and he will be hoping to continue in the same vein in the final match.

3- Shaheen Shah Afridi has recently been one of Pakistan’s key bowlers, and his performance in the last match was no exception. His ability to swing the ball and pick up early wickets has been a great asset for the team. If he can replicate his form in the final match of the series, Pakistan will stand a good chance of putting up a strong fight against New Zealand.

New Zealand vs Pakistan 4th T20I Dream 11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan

Batters: Babar Azam, Chad Bowes, Glenn Phillips

All-Rounder: Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra

Bowler: Shaheen Afridi, Tim Southee, Haris Rauf, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi

Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks- Babar Azam, Finn Allen, Haris Rauf

New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20I Match Prediction

New Zealand will likely win the match to go 5-0 in the series.

New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20I: Probable Playing 11 of New Zealand

Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Lockie Ferguson

New Zealand vs Pakistan 5th T20I: Probable Playing 11 of Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan(w), Aamer Jamal, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi(c), Zaman Khan, Haris Rauf

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