NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team Today’s, Playing XI, Head to Head Stats, and Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024, 3rd T20I

In a bid to clinch the T20I series at home, New Zealand faces Pakistan in the third encounter at the University Oval in Dunedin on January 17. The Black Caps, having secured a commanding 2-0 lead, aim to maintain their dominance. Having triumphed by 46 and 21 runs in the first two matches, New Zealand showcases their potent batting prowess.

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The absence of captain Kane Williamson due to injury paves the way for all-rounder Mitchell Santner to lead the squad. Additionally, the inclusion of speedster Lockie Ferguson adds depth to the bowling unit. New Zealand's batting juggernaut, having amassed 226 and 194 runs in the first two fixtures, poses a formidable challenge for Pakistan.

On the flip side, Pakistan, desperate to stage a comeback, faces a must-win situation. The visitors must capitalize on the batting-friendly conditions to counter New Zealand's formidable performances. With the clock ticking, the stage is set for a riveting clash as the teams gear up for a crucial battle at the University Oval.

NZ vs PAK: Match Details

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Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I

Venue: University Oval, Dunedin

Date & Time: January 17th, 5:30 AM IST

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Streaming details: Amazon Prime India

NZ vs PAK: Pitch Report

Dunedin's cricket stadium, akin to several venues in New Zealand, is tailored to benefit batsmen, featuring compact boundaries and a level pitch that ensures a consistent bounce. The swift outfield further enhances the conducive conditions, enabling batsmen to execute shots with assurance and minimal jeopardy.

The amalgamation of these factors creates a demanding setting for bowlers. Given the relatively diminutive boundaries and the batting-friendly nature of the Dunedin pitch, winning the toss may lead the captain to choose to chase as a strategic move, aiming to exploit the favourable conditions and maximize the team's batting potential.

NZ vs PAK: Head-to-Head records

NZ vs PAK: Probable Playing XI

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Abrar Ahmed

NZ vs PAK: Squad

 New Zealand: Finn Allen, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (C), Ben Sears, Tim Seifert (WK), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee

Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi (C), Mohammad Rizwan (vc, wk), Abrar Ahmed, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Aamir Jamal, Azam Khan, Haseebullah Khan (WK), Zaman Khan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Fakhar Zaman

NZ vs PAK Dream11 fantasy teams:

Grand League

Wicketkeepers: D Conway, M Rizwan

Batters: B Azam (VC), F Allen, F Zaman

Allrounders: D Mitchell (C), M Santner

Bowlers: T Southee, A Milne, S Afridi, H Rauf 

Head to head

Wicketkeepers: D Conway (C), M Rizwan (VC)

Batters: B Azam, F Allen, G Phillips

Allrounders: D Mitchell, M Santner

Bowlers: T Southee, A Milne, S Afridi, H Rauf