NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 3rd T20I
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NZ vs PAK Match Preview
New Zealand will face Pakistan in the third T20I of the five-match T20I series. The match will take place at Dunedin’s University Oval and will begin at 5:30 a.m. IST January 17. New Zealand will be pleased with their performance in the T20I series. The team has won both T20Is and now needs a win to complete the series. Pakistan, on the other hand, must take responsibility for its defeats. They were on the verge of a chase in both games, but collapsed and lost. In the second T20I, the team was 97-2 after 10 overs, needing 102 in the final 10 overs with Babar Azam set, but the team messed up the chase, losing by 21 runs. Pakistan needs to win the next game to keep the series alive.
NZ vs PAK Match Detail
New Zealand vs Pakistan – 3rd T20I
Venue: Seddon Park – Hamilton
Date & Time: 17th January 2024 at 05:30 AM IST
Live Streaming: JioCinema App
NZ vs PAK Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 166 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 159 |
| Win% batting 1st | 57 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 43 |
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch will be flat, and bowlers will need to be extremely accurate to trouble the batters. It’s a high-scoring venue, so we could be in for a third straight big scoring game.
NZ vs PAK Weather Report
It will be overcast, but rain is unlikely to fall. It will be chilly outside, with temperatures ranging around 10 degrees.
NZ vs PAK Last Five Matches
| NZ ( New Zealand ) | W W L W NR |
| PAK ( Pakistan ) | L L L L W L |
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | NZ Won | PAK Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
NZ vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:
New Zealand Probable Playing XIs
Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Tim Southee
Pakistan Probable Playing XIs
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Aamer Jamal, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
Topmost Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:
Top Picks – New Zealand
- 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.
- 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.
Top Picks – Pakistan
- 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.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team:
Mohammad Rizwan(VC), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Finn Allen(C), Devon Conway, Aamer Jamal, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team:
Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(VC), Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Aamer Jamal, Daryl Mitchell(C), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shaheen Afridi, Wasim Jr

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain – Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell
Vice-captain – Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan
Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan
NZ vs PAK Probable Winners:
New Zealand will be the favorites to win. So far, the Kiwis have performed admirably both with the bat and the ball. Pakistan has been good in patches, but aside from Babar and Fakhar Zaman, the rest have looked ordinary. Their bowling and fielding have both been poor. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
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