PAK vs NZ Match Prediction- 4th T20I, Who Will Win Today T20I Match? New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 2024

Updated - 25 Apr 2024, 02:57 PM

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Pakistan and New Zealand are set to clash with each other in the 4th T20I. The PAK vs NZ T20I series is currently tied at 1-1 with two more games to go. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was the venue for the last three games.

Out of which, both teams won one match with one ending in a tie. The PAK vs NZ battle now shifts to Lahore, where the 4th T20I clash will take place at Gaddafi Stadium. Ahead of the match, we look at the prediction for PAK vs NZ 4th T20I. 

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PAK vs NZ Team Analysis

Pakistan

Babar Azam leads Pakistan in the PAK vs NZ T20I series. Pakistan won the 2nd T20I by 7 wickets with a marvelous bowling show by their bowlers. They bowled out the BlackCaps for just 90 runs in 1st innings and later chased it down comfortably. However, they also failed to defend the 178 runs in the 2nd innings. 

New Zealand

Michael Bracewell is the captain of New Zealand in the PAK vs NZ T20I series. New Zealand is short of some key members; who are busy in IPL 2024. The Kiwis struggled with the bat in the 2nd game. However, they bounced back in the previous game to chase down a 179-run target by 7 wickets. 

PAK vs NZ Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

Rawalpindi Stadium in Lahore is considered a good-scoring ground. It has a flat pitch which offers assistance to batters. Spinners also get success as the match progresses. Pacers and seamers do not get much support. 

Form and Fitness

For Pakistan, Azam Khan was ruled out of the series earlier. Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan was part of the previous game but retired out midway. Reports suggest that he will miss the series. New Zealand have no cases of injuries inside their camp. 

Tactical Acumen

Pakistan- Pakistan has a strong bowling unit with the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Amir. They bowled out Kiwis for just 90 in the 2nd T20I. Hence, Pakistan's biggest strength is its pace unit. 

New Zealand- Although New Zealand lacks senior bowlers, they have a strong batting unit with the likes of Tim Siefert, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, and Michael Bracewell. Ish Sodhi is an experienced spinner in the squad. 

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PAK vs NZ Match Prediction- 2nd T20I, Who Will Win Today T20I Match? New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 2024

PAK vs NZ Score Prediction

Team 1st Innings 2nd Innings
PAK 180-200 180-200
NZ 180-200 180-200

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Pakistan - Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are the leading run-getters for Pakistan in the PAK vs NZ series. However, Rizwan can ruled out due to injury in the next game. Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir are the leading wicket-takers for the side in two games. 

New Zealand- Mark Chapman slammed a wonderful knock of 87 runs in the last match and is the leading run-scorer of the series. Among bowlers, Ish Sodhi has stolen the most 32 scalps for the side. 

PAK vs NZ Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for PAK in the match: Babar Azam or Irfan Khan

Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: Mark Chapman or Tim Seifert 

PAK vs NZ Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for PAK in the match: Shaheen Afridi or Mohammad Amir 

Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: Ish Sodhi or Jacob Duffy

Who will win the Match?

The PAK vs NZ game will now shift to a new venue. Since Pakistan is well aware of Rawalpindi Stadium, they might dominate New Zealand in the match. Pakistan has shown a good batting show in both games and they bowled stunning the visitors in one match. New Zealand is short of some lethal bowlers. Hence, Pakistan has the upper hand in the clash. 

Conclusion

Pakistan and New Zealand have both looked strong in the ongoing series. Pakistan won the second match with ease by 7 wickets. Later, New Zealand showed a zealous effort to win the second game by the same margin. 

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