Match Details:
The third T20I match between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played at McLean Park in Napier.
This match will start at 07:00 PM local time (11:30 AM IST). It will be streamed on FanCode.
Preview
The third and final T20I of the three-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played on Tuesday in Napier. The hosts have already sealed the series winning the first two matches and the Shadab Khan-led side will be playing for pride in this match. In Babar Azam‘s absence, Pakistan’s batting has certainly struggled and the management will be hoping for them to perform well in the last game.
New Zealand, on the other hand, are strengthened with the return of Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Kane Williamson. Southee and Williamson played a crucial role in the team’s victory in the second game while Tim Seifert also batted superbly. The hosts, however, will be worried about Martin Guptill’s form who hasn’t clicked yet in the home season.
NZ vs PAK Weather Report for 3rd T20I:
The weather for this match in Napier will be cool. It will be cloudy during the match but there is no chance of rain hindering the proceedings.
Pitch Report
The surfaces in New Zealand are generally good to bat on. Moreover, short boundaries also play a huge role in team’s scoring big with the bat. Something of similar sorts is expected to be on offer on Tuesday.
Average first innings score:
190 (Last three T20 matches at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 1; Lost – 2
Injury & Availability News
(Will be added when there’s an update)
NZ vs PAK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
New Zealand
Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ish Sodhi/Todd Astle, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult
Bench
Todd Astle/Ish Sodhi, Daryl Mitchell
Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan/Sarfaraz Ahmed (WK), Abdullah Shafique/Iftikhar Ahmed, Haider Ali, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan (C), Wahab Riaz/Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi
Bench
Usman Qadir, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed/Abdullah Shafique, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Muhammad Musa, Mohammad Hasnain/Wahab Riaz
NZ vs PAK Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Tim Seifert has mustered 141 runs in two innings so far in the series at a brilliant strike-rate of 133.02. His unbeaten 84* in the previous game proved that he is in great form and can be made captain for this match.
Kane Williamson made a comeback in the last game and scored an unbeaten fifty. The Kiwi skipper is once again expected to shine with the bat.
Also Read: Babar Azam and Imam ruled out of 1st Test
Mohammad Hafeez came up with a brilliant knock of 99* off 57 balls in the second T20I. The veteran will have to play another similar knock in this encounter if Pakistan want to somehow beat New Zealand.
Tim Southee scalped four wickets in the previous game and if the ball swings again, he can be a deadly prospect.
Martin Guptill didn’t do much in the last outing but scored 21 off just 11 balls. He looked in decent touch and is expected to score big in this match.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Tim Seifert, Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill
Vice-Captain Options: Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan, Tim Southee
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tim Seifert (C)
Batsmen – Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, Haider Ali
All-Rounders – Mohammad Hafeez (VC), Shadab Khan
Bowlers – Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tim Seifert
Batsmen – Martin Guptill (C), Kane Williamson (VC), Abdulaah Shafique, Khushdil Shah
All-Rounders – James Neesham, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez
Bowlers – Tim Southee, Faheem Ashraf, Wahab Riaz
Expert Advice
Martin Guptill has looked decent with the bat but hasn’t made most of the starts so far in the ongoing home season. He scored 21 off only 11 balls in the previous game. A big innings is due from him and hence, you can make him captain of your Dream11 Fantasy team in Grand League contests.
Today’s NZ vs PAK Probable Winners
New Zealand are expected to win the match.
