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New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the fifth and last T20I of Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024. The encounter will take place at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday.
The Blackcaps lead the series by a margin of 4-0 and will be eager to whitewash their rivals. Conversely, Pakistan will be focused on getting a consolatory win to end the series.
T20I Stats and Records at Hagley Oval:
- Total matches: 12
- Matches won batting first: 5
- Matches won bowling first: 7
- Average first innings scores: 164
- Average second innings scores: 136
- Highest total recorded: 208/5 (20 Overs) by New Zealand vs Bangladesh
- Lowest total recorded: 32/10 (14.5 Overs) by Bangladesh Women vs New Zealand Women
- Highest score chased: 177/3 (19.5 Overs) by Pakistan vs Bangladesh
- Lowest score defended: 167/5 (20 Overs) by Pakistan vs Bangladesh
Hagley Oval Pitch Report:
The starting stages of a match at Hagley Oval typically provide favourable conditions for pacers, allowing them to exploit swing during the early overs. However, batters are anticipated to gain an advantage over fast bowlers as the ball wears down. Furthermore, spinners have the chance to claim wickets by accurately hitting the optimal length.
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Christchurch Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for the NZ vs PAK match in Christchurch promises ideal playing conditions. There is no precipitation expected, ensuring a dry and uninterrupted game. The humidity level is forecasted at a comfortable 60%, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for players and spectators. A gentle breeze of 13 kilometers per hour is also anticipated, providing a subtle but refreshing airflow across Hagley Oval. These favourable weather conditions bode well for an exciting and unhindered cricket encounter.
NZ vs PAK, Probable Playing XIs:
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, 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, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf.
