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New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the fifth and final T20I of the series at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on [date]. Having already secured the series with a 3-1 lead, the Black Caps will aim to end the contest on a high with a 4-1 scoreline.
The hosts have dominated Pakistan in the series, showcasing strong performances with both bat and ball. Tim Seifert (152 runs) and Mark Chapman (119 runs) have been instrumental in the batting department, while Jacob Duffy has troubled Pakistan’s batting unit with 11 wickets so far.
On the other hand, the visitors will be desperate to salvage some pride with a win in the final match. Salman Agha (116) and Hasan Nawaz (106) have been among the runs, but Pakistan’s middle-order struggles have cost them crucial games. The bowling attack, led by Haris Rauf with 8 scalps, will have to step up to challenge New Zealand’s in-form batters.
With the series result already decided, Pakistan will look to gain momentum and confidence ahead of their upcoming assignments, while New Zealand will be keen to continue their dominance at home.
Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025: 5th T20I
- Date and Time: March 26; 07:15 pm local/ 06:15 am GMT/ 11:45 am IST
- Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
Sky Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sky Stadium is known to provide support for both batters and spinners, ensuring a balanced contest between bat and ball. Over the years, there has been minimal advantage for teams batting first or second, as results have remained fairly even. This trend suggests that the toss may not play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the match. Both teams will focus more on executing their game plans rather than relying on the conditions. With a well-rounded playing surface, fans can expect an exciting and competitive encounter.
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Mohammad Haris
- Batters: Finn Allen, Hasan Nawaz, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell
- All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan
- Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Shaheen Afridi
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Tim Seifert (c), Hasan Nawaz (vc)
- Choice 2: Michael Bracewell (c), Shadab Khan (vc)
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NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
James Neesham, Mitchell Hay, Khushdil Shah, Abdul Samad
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 26, 06:15 am GMT):
Squads:
New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Tim Robinson
Pakistan: Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Abdul Samad, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Mohammad Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem, Jahandad Khan, Omair Yousuf
