Pakistan and New Zealand are set to clash in the fifth match of the ongoing T20I series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Although New Zealand has already secured victory in all the previous matches, this encounter holds significance for both teams. With the T20 World Cup 2024 approaching, players aim to perform well and build momentum. The match serves as a battle for pride, with Pakistan seeking a win to conclude the series positively, while New Zealand aims for a whitewash. While Finn Allen has shone for NZ, Pakistan's success has been largely reliant on Babar Azam, urging other batters to step up.
NZ vs PAK: Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 5th T20I, Pakistan tour of New Zealand.
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Date & Time: 21st of January 2024, 5:30 AM (IST)
Live Streaming Details: Amazon Prime Video.
NZ vs PAK: Pitch Report
Batters tend to focus on the relatively shorter straight boundary at Hagley Oval. The venue, known for not hosting many high-scoring matches, is expected to witness a competitive game. The pitch lacks significant assistance for spinners, being slow, yet finger spinners may find it effective. Longer boundaries, particularly in the cow's corner, encourage batters to concentrate on hitting the ball towards the straight boundaries.
NZ vs PAK: Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand (NZ): Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (C), Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, and Lockie Ferguson.
Pakistan (PAK): Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan.
NZ vs PAK: Dream 11 Fantasy Picks
Grand League
Wicket Keepers: Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub
All-Rounders: Mitchell Santer, Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowlers: Tim Southee
Head to Head
Wicket Keepers: Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub
All Rounders: Mitchell Santer, Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowlers: Zaman Khan, Matt Henry