PAK vs NZ: On April 24 at 9:30 p.m. IST, Pakistan takes on New Zealand in the fifth match of the five-match T20I Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan was favored to win the fourth Twenty20 International, and they were doing well up until the hailstorm, which forced them to abandon the match. Imad Wasim was clean in his spell, he trapped three wickets for only 19 runs. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf both have one wicket each.

Chad Bowes and Mark Chapman put on a partnership to rescue New Zealand from their early wicket loss. Shaheen Shah Afridi was able to capture Chad Bowes. Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra assumed the liability to drive their group to a major complete however at that point the downpour had the last say and the game got deserted.

PAK vs NZ: Match details

Match: PAK vs NZ 5th T20I (New Zealand tour of Pakistan)

Date: Monday, April 24, 2023

Time: 8:00 PM

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

PAK vs NZ: Match Overview

Pakistan

The host group will be sharply disheartened after a four-run rout against New Zealand in the third T20I played on Monday. In the batting division, the home side will be vigorously depending on any semblance of forceful opener Saim Ayyub, wicket-attendant Mohammad Rizwan, Captain Babar Azam, power-hitter Iftikhar Ahmed, all-rounder couple of Shadab Khan, and Imad Wasim to score the majority of the runs in this challenge.

The fact that power-hitter Iftikhar Ahmed is returning to form with the bat is extremely beneficial to the management of the team because he almost achieved a historic victory over New Zealand. He played incredibly well and scored an energetic 60 off only 24 balls with the assistance of three fours and six sixes. Faheem Ashraf, in addition to Iftikhar, hit two sixes and two boundaries to help him score 27 runs in 14 balls.

When it comes to the bowlers, it will be up to spinners Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan, and pacers Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi, to make quick breakthroughs.

New Zealand

The visitors will attempt to level the five-match T20I series on Thursday when they enter the match. Rachin Ravindra and Ish Sodhi were the spin duo that helped the team win on Monday. He took three crucial wickets and prevented Pakistan from scoring easily in the middle overs of the innings.

In the wake of enlisting their most memorable success of the series, the odds are Tom Latham-drove unit will go in with a similar setup for the game on Monday.

The visitors’ batsmen will be in good shape captain Tom Latham, opener Chad Bowes, Will Young, and the middle-order trio of Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, and James Neesham to score the majority of runs.

In the previous match, New Zealand captain Tom Latham played an excellent inning, scoring 64 runs off 49 balls. In this game that must be won, the left-hander is expected to continue his merry ways with the bat.

It will be up to players like Adam Milne, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, and Rachin Ravindra to make timely breakthroughs in the bowling department. James Neesham was New Zealand’s best bowler in the previous match, scoring 3 for 38 in four overs.

PAK vs NZ: Key tips

Adam Milne, James Neesham, and Mark Chapman showcased excellent performances for New Zealand in the third Twenty20 International that was held in Lahore. New Zealand defeated Pakistan by a narrow margin in the third Twenty20 International. In the previous match, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf gave Pakistan credible performances. Hence, the expectation is for Pakistan to secure the fifth T20I series on Monday.

PAK vs NZ: Probable XI  

Pakistan

Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Saim Ayyub, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam (captain),  Mohammad Haris, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf/Imad Wasim, Mohammad Rizwan (wk)

New Zealand

Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry Ben Lister, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (captain &wk).

PAK vs NZ: Pitch report

Rawalpindi’s pitch is excellent for batsmen. Even though there is a lot on the plate for the hard hitters to do, the swing that is available will aid the pacers at first. As the game goes on, spinners will come into play. 170 is the typical score in the first inning at this track. Imad Wasim’s three wickets and the pacers’ two before the rain stopped the previous match demonstrated that the spinners will be effective.

PAK vs NZ: Weather report

The highest temperature at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan, over the next 10 days is expected to be 40°C/103°F on Sunday. On Sun. 23, the minimum temperature will be 15 °C/60 °F. On Friday, May 5, there will be a total of 29.60 mm/1.17 inches of precipitation. On Saturday, February 22, winds as high as 35 kmph (22 mph) are forecast. To receive detailed weather forecast information for Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan, visit the 3-Hourly, Hourly, and Historical sections.

PAK vs NZ: Toss prediction

The toss-winning team could choose to start the batting order. In Twenty20 Internationals, batting first is a secure tactic since the side bowling second already knows what they need to accomplish. If the side that bats second wins the toss, they could choose to bowl first because they might benefit from the dew. Our analysts believe Pakistan will likely win the toss and decide to bat first in the forthcoming game.

PAK vs NZ: Pre-play prediction

Best batter: Babar Azam (PAK), Tom Latham (NZ)

Best bowler: Zaman Khan (PAK), Matt Henry (NZ)

Top all-rounder: Shadab Khan (PAK), Rachin Ravindra (NZ)

Player of the match: Babar Azam (PAK)

PAK vs NZ: Match Prediction

The side batting first won the game for the third time in a row in the series, and the pattern is probably going to hold in this one as well. Pakistan, though, would be eager to play their best game and finish the T20I series in Rawalpindi. On the other side, for New Zealand to defeat Pakistan in this match, they will need to play outstanding cricket. As a result, it is expected that Pakistan will win the T20I series on Thursday.