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New Zealand and Pakistan are set to clash in the third and final ODI at Bay Oval, with the hosts already securing the series after victories in the first two matches. The Black Caps have been clinical in their performances, showcasing both batting depth and bowling discipline. With the series in the bag, they will now look to maintain their winning momentum and complete a dominant 3-0 clean sweep.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will be eager to salvage some pride after struggling to match New Zealand’s intensity in the first two games. The visitors will need a much-improved performance, especially from their batting unit, which has failed to capitalize on key moments. A victory in the final ODI would not only prevent a whitewash but also boost their confidence ahead of future assignments.
Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025: 3rd ODI
- Date and Time: April 5; 11:00 am local/ 03:30 am IST/10:00 pm GMT (April 4)
- Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Bay Oval Pitch Report
The Bay Oval pitch provides a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters must be patient and precise with their shot selection, while bowlers can expect consistent seam movement throughout the match. Seamers are likely to capitalize on the conditions and leave a significant impact on the game.
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Mitchell Hay, Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters: Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell
- All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf
- Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Haris Rauf, William O’Rourke, Naseem Shah
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Salman Agha (c), Jacob Duffy (vc)
- Choice 2: Mitchell Hay (c), Babar Azam (vc)
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NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Naseem Shah, Abdul Samad
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 4, 10:00 pm IST):
Squads:
New Zealand: Rhys Mariu, Nick Kelly, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (c), Muhammad Abbas, Mitchell Hay (wk), Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Will Young, Tim Seifert, Adithya Ashok
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c and wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Akif Javed, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Irfan Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali
