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The fourth T20I match between New Zealand and Pakistan is set to take place on March 23, 2025, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. This encounter is crucial for Pakistan as they aim to level the series after a disappointing start.
New Zealand currently lead the five-match series 2-1, having won the first two matches convincingly. However, Pakistan made a significant comeback in the third T20I, securing a nine-wicket victory thanks to a historic century from Hasan Nawaz, which has revitalized their campaign and provided them with much-needed momentum.
Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025: 4th T20I
- Date and Time: March 23; 07:15 pm local/ 06:15 am GMT/ 11:45 am IST
- Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Bay Oval Pitch Report
The pitch at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui is expected to provide an intriguing balance between bat and ball during the fourth T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan. Typically, the surface offers some early seam movement for fast bowlers with the new ball, and there may be swing available, which could challenge the opening batters. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to settle, becoming more favourable for batting as runs become easier to score.
Historically, teams batting first have had a significant advantage at this venue, with all men’s T20I matches won by teams that set a target. The average first innings score hovers around 152, indicating that a solid total will be crucial for success. Spinners may come into play later in the innings, particularly if the pitch slows down, making accuracy and variation key for their effectiveness. Overall, captains winning the toss are likely to opt to bat first to capitalize on these conditions.
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Mohammad Haris
- Batters: Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz
- All-rounders: James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan
- Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Michael Bracewell (c), Salman Agha (vc)
- Choice 2: Jacob Duffy (c), Shadab Khan (vc)
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NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Ben Sears, Daryl Mitchell, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 23, 06:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Pakistan: Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Usman Khan, Mohammad Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem, Jahandad Khan, Omair Yousuf
New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, William ORourke, Tim Robinson, Zakary Foulkes
