NZ vs PAK Match Preview 3rd ODI: New Zealand and Pakistan will play the 3rd and final ODI of the series on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
New Zealand have already won the first two matches and is looking to win the series 3-0. Pakistan, on the other hand, will try to end the tour with at least one win. The match will start at 6:30 AM IST, and fans in India can watch it live on Amazon Prime Video.
NZ vs PAK 3rd ODI Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI |
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| Date & Time | 5th April 2025, 03:30 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui |
| Live Streaming | FanCode (India), Spark Sport (NZ), PTV Sports (Pakistan) |
| Match Status | 2-0 – NZ vs PAK |
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | W-W – L – W – L |
| Pakistan | L – L – L – L – L |
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
| Matches | NZ Won | PAK Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand have completely dominated the last five meetings, making this a one-sided contest so far.
NZ vs PAK Match Preview- 3rd ODI
Team – New Zealand
New Zealand came into this final ODI with full confidence after their 84-run win in the 2nd match. Despite missing some big names due to IPL commitments, their bench strength continues to impress.
Key Performers from 2nd ODI:
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Mitchell Hay: 99* (78 balls) – just one short of his maiden century!
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Ben Sears: 5 wickets with pace and bounce
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Jacob Duffy: 3 wickets at a tight economy
New Zealand’s top-order may be fragile, but their middle-order and bowlers have stepped up every time. Expect Nicholls or Mitchell to go big in this match.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:
Rhys Mariu, Nick Kelly, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (c), Muhammad Abbas, Mitchell Hay (wk), Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke
Also Check: NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record 3rd ODI
Team – Pakistan
Pakistan’s batting collapse has been a major concern. Their top five failed to cross double digits in the last game. Only Faheem Ashraf (73) and Naseem Shah (51) added respectability to the total.
Key Concerns:
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Haris Rauf is doubtful due to a concussion.
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The top order is out of form.
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The bowling unit lacks consistency under pressure.
Positive Signs:
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Sufiyan Muqeem: Economical and picked 2 wickets
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Faheem Ashraf: All-round performance, leading from the front
Pakistan will need a massive turnaround from Babar Azam, Rizwan, and Abdullah Shafique to avoid a 3-0 whitewash.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Akif Javed, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem
Pitch & Weather Report – Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
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Pitch: Fast bowlers will enjoy early bounce. Batting gets easier after settling in. Par score: 320–330.
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Weather: Mostly sunny with a light breeze. Perfect conditions for cricket.
Toss Prediction:
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Teams chasing have won the last 3 ODIs at this venue. Expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first.
NZ vs PAK 3rd ODI Winning Prediction
This series has been all about New Zealand’s dominance. Pakistan look mentally drained and out of ideas. Even one or two individual performances may not be enough to stop the Black Caps.
Prediction: New Zealand will win the 3rd ODI and complete the whitewash.
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