ICC World Cup 2019: Match 33, New Zealand vs Pakistan – Match Prediction

Pakistan and New Zealand go up against each other in a do-or-die situation for the Men in Greens on June 26 (Wednesday) in this ICC World Cup 2019 at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The Kiwis are currently at the top of the points table while Pakistan find themselves in the sixth spot with only two wins from six matches so far.

New Zealand is likely to seal the top four berth with one more win. Kane Williamson’s men have been outstanding across departments, led by the captain himself. Ross Taylor has been a supporting act, but an effective one at that, while Colin de Grandhomme has struck vital runs and chipped in with economical overs to complement the pace attack. Lockie Ferguson’s pace and Trent Boult‘s accuracy have been an exact match-up to their batting and are yet to suffer a defeat in this World Cup.

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On the other hand, Pakistan are one of the most unpredictable teams in the tournament. They were superb in the game against South Africa, dominating them in all the departments. But they will have to keep up the games in the remaining matches. They have had a slow start, and the senior cricketers failed to raise their game, but things have finally started to fall in place, and Pakistan need to sustain the match-winning effort in the games to follow.

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Date and Venue: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 26 June (Wednesday) at 3:00 PM ISt, Edgbaston in Birmingham

Match Prediction

Pakistan-New Zealand have always been a thriller, and it will be no less on Wednesday’s clash at Edgbaston. Although Pakistan pip the Kiwis in the World Cup matches played winning six out of the eight games, New Zealand have been dominant in recent times.

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Kane Williamson & Co are still unbeaten in the tournament with five wins and a washout, thus, occupying the top spot in the points table. On the other hand, Pakistan will have to win this game as another loss will shut their hopes of making it to the semifinals. With a do-or-die situation on the cards, Sarfaraz Ahmed & Co are likely to come out victorious as Pakistan had come out stronger when they had their back against the wall.