NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025, 5th T20I
Published - 26 Mar 2025, 07:54 AM | Updated - 26 Mar 2025, 07:57 AM
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The fifth T20I match will be played between New Zealand and Pakistan at the Sky Stadium, Wellington, on March 26th, starting at 11:45 AM IST.
Get the best NZ vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 5th T20I match of the Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025. Expert analysis and more.
NZ vs PAK Match Preview:
New Zealand secured the T20I series against Pakistan with a decisive 115-run victory in the fourth match on March 23, 2025, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, taking an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
Batting first, New Zealand posted a formidable total of 220 for 6. Opener Finn Allen led the charge with a rapid 50 off 20 balls, while captain Michael Bracewell contributed an unbeaten 46. Tim Seifert also added a valuable 44 runs. Pakistan’s bowler Haris Rauf was notable, claiming 3 wickets for 27 runs.
In response, Pakistan’s batting lineup faltered under the pressure of the steep target and New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack. Abdul Samad was the top scorer with 44 runs.
Jacob Duffy was instrumental for New Zealand, taking 4 wickets for 20 runs, while Zakary Foulkes supported with 3 wickets for 25 runs. Pakistan was bowled out for 105 in 16.2 overs.
The fifth and final T20I is scheduled for March 26, 2025, at Sky Stadium, Wellington. Pakistan will aim to salvage a win to end the series positively, while New Zealand will seek to further assert their dominance. Fans can anticipate an engaging contest as both teams strive for a strong finish.
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| New Zealand | 22 |
| Pakistan | 23 |
NZ vs PAK Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 13°C |
| Weather Forecast | Broken Clouds |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Spin |
| Average 1st innings score | 177 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Poor |
| Winning % | 33% |
NZ vs PAK Playing 11s (Predicted):
New Zealand Playing 11: Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay(wk), Tim Seifert, Michael Bracewell©, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears
Pakistan Playing 11: Mohammad Haris(wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha©, Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Hot Picks for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Tim Seifert – The aggressive right-handed top-order batter from New Zealand played a crucial knock, scoring 44 runs in his last outing. |
| Finn Allen – The explosive right-handed opener from New Zealand delivered a strong performance in the last match, smashing 50 runs at the top of the order. |
Top Picks:
| Mark Chapman – The left-handed middle-order batsman from New Zealand contributed 24 runs in the last match, providing stability to the innings. |
| Agha Salman – The right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Pakistan serves as the team's captain, offering leadership and valuable contributions with both bat and ball. |
Budget Picks:
| Irfan Khan – The right-handed middle-order batsman from Pakistan plays a vital role in stabilizing the innings and accelerating when needed. |
| Jimmy Neesham – The left-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from New Zealand provides balance to the team with his aggressive batting and ability to take crucial wickets. |
NZ vs PAK Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Tim Seifert & Hassan Nawaz |
| Vice-Captain | Agha Salman & Mark Chapman |
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Tim Seifert (c)
- Batsmen – Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Hassan Nawaz
- All-rounders – Agha Salman (vc), Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Shadab Khan
- Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Jacob Duffy
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Tim Seifert
- Batsmen – Daryl Mitchell, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman (vc), Hassan Nawaz (c)
- All-rounders – Agha Salman, Michael Bracewell, Shadab Khan
- Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Jacob Duffy
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5th T20I Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Usman Khan | 7.0 credits | DNP |
| Mitchell Hay | 6.5 credits | 55 points |
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5th T20I Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Tim Seifert |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Hassan Nawaz |
| Punt Picks | Daryl Mitchell and Jimmy Neesham |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
NZ vs PAK Match Winner Prediction:
New Zealand is poised to win this match, given their formidable squad with a perfect mix of skills and experience.
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