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The five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand is on Saturday (April 27), with New Zealand leading 2-1. The last game will be hosted at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The first match was washed off due to rain, while the next one was won by Pakistan, but New Zealand made a strong comeback to take the lead in the series.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first as New Zealand set a victory target of 179. The batting unit saw Tim Robinson emerging as the top scorer with 51 off 36.
In reply, Pakistan put up a resilient effort but fell short by four runs. William O'Rourke stood out among the bowlers, claiming three wickets for 27 runs.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th T20I, New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024
Date and Time: April 27, 2024; 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pakistan vs New Zealand Head-to-Head
Pakistan and New Zealand have faced each other 43 times, with Pakistan emerging victorious in 22 matches and New Zealand winning 19, while two ended with a no result.
Matches Played: 43
Pakistan: 22
New Zealand: 19
No result: 2
Pakistan vs New Zealand Pitch Report
The surface at the Gaddafi Stadium is a very good one to bat on. Batters enjoy batting at this pitch hitting through the line. The dew factor may come into play in the later stages of the game.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Weather Report
The temperature is expected to rise to 34 degrees Celsius and drop to 27 degrees Celsius during playtime.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Probable XIs
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi / Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir / Shaheen Afridi, Zaman Khan
New Zealand
Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell(w), Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell(c), Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, William ORourke
Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Prediction
Pakistan's bowling in the fourth T20I was subpar, while New Zealand exhibited dominance with their batting despite the absence of key players. Despite comprising a formidable lineup of top international players, Pakistan are yet to deliver satisfactory results.
Prediction: New Zealand to win
Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Streaming details and channel list
TV: N/A
Live Streaming: FanCode
