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New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the fourth T20I at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Friday, January 19. The hosts have already clinched the five-match T20I series by securing victories in the first three encounters.
Buoyed by their impressive performance, the New Zealand are now determined to achieve a series whitewash. Finn Allen emerged as a standout performer for New Zealand in the series, showcasing his explosive batting skills. The young cricketer’s spectacular century in the previous game contributed significantly to the team’s success. With a total of 245 runs, Allen leads the run-scoring charts in the series and will be a key player to watch in the upcoming clash.
On the flip side, Pakistan find themselves in a challenging position, having lost the first three matches of the series. The visitors are determined to salvage a victory in the fourth T20I and avoid a series whitewash. Babar Azam, the former captain, has been a consistent performer with the bat. Despite the team’s struggles, Babar has managed to accumulate 181 runs in the series, courtesy of his impressive half-centuries in all three games.
T20I Stats and Records at Hagley Oval:
- Total matches: 11
- Matches won batting first: 5
- Matches won bowling first: 6
- Average first innings scores: 164
- Average second innings scores: 134
- Highest total recorded: 208/5 (20 Ov) by New Zealand vs Bangladesh
- Lowest total recorded: 32/10 (14.5 Ov) by Bangladesh Women vs New Zealand Women
- Highest score chased: 177/3 (19.5 Ov) by Pakistan vs Bangladesh
- Lowest score defended: 167/5 (20 Ov) by Pakistan vs Bangladesh
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Hagley Oval Pitch Report:
The Hagley Oval pitch usually favors pacers in the early stages, enabling them to capitalize on swing during the initial overs. Nevertheless, as the ball undergoes wear and tear, batters are expected to have the upper hand against the fast bowlers. Moreover, spinners have an opportunity to take wickets if they can accurately find the optimal length.
Christchurch Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast suggests overcast conditions, but there are no expectations of rain interruptions, guaranteeing an undisrupted and thoroughly engaging match. The temperature is expected to hover around 28 degrees Celsius, with a breeze of 29 km/hr and a humidity level of 48%.
NZ vs PAK, Probable Playing XIs:
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (wk), Aamer Jamal, Shaheen Afridi (c), Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf
