NZ vs PAK 3rd T20 Match Preview: The third T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan is a do-or-die match for the visitors. The Black Caps have been clinical, winning both previous games comfortably. Pakistan must put in a strong performance to avoid a series defeats.
Can Pakistan bounce back, or will New Zealand continue their winning run? Let’s look at both teams’ previews, key players, recent performances, and how to watch the match live.
NZ vs PAK 3rd T20 Match: Teams Preview
Team – New Zealand
- New Zealand leads the series 2-0 and is in strong form.
- They rested Kyle Jamieson and Tim Robinson in the second T20I, bringing in Ben Sears and Jimmy Neesham.
- Tim Seifert impressed with 45 runs off 22 balls and was named Player of the Match.
- Bowlers Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, and Jimmy Neesham all took two wickets each.
- The team is expected to continue its winning momentum.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:
Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
Key Players (Last Match Performers)
Batters
| Player |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
Strike Rate |
| Tim Seifert |
45 |
22 |
3 |
0 |
204.55 |
| Finn Allen |
38 |
16 |
1 |
0 |
237.50 |
| Mitchell Hay |
21 |
16 |
1 |
0 |
131.25 |
Bowlers
| Player |
Overs |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Ben Sears |
3.0 |
23 |
2 |
7.67 |
| Jacob Duffy |
3.0 |
20 |
2 |
6.67 |
| Ish Sodhi |
2.0 |
17 |
2 |
8.50 |
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Team – Pakistan
- Pakistan struggled in both games and needs a strong comeback.
- Shaheen Afridi had an expensive spell in the last match despite starting well.
- Captain Salman Agha top-scored with 46 runs off 28 balls.
- Shadab Khan (26 off 14) and Shaheen Afridi (22 off 14) made useful contributions with the bat.
- Haris Rauf and Khushdil Shah bowled well but lacked support.
- The team needs a better performance from experienced players to stay in the series.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ali
Key Players (Last Match Performers)
Batters
| Player |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
Strike Rate |
| Agha Salman |
46 |
28 |
4 |
0 |
164.29 |
| Shadab Khan |
26 |
14 |
2 |
0 |
185.71 |
| Shaheen Afridi |
22 |
14 |
2 |
0 |
157.14 |
Bowlers
| Player |
Overs |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
| Haris Rauf |
3.0 |
20 |
2 |
6.67 |
| Khushdil Shah |
3.0 |
16 |
1 |
5.33 |
| Jahandad Khan |
1.1 |
23 |
1 |
19.71 |
NZ vs PAK Recent Performances
| Team |
Last 5 Matches |
| NZ |
W – W – L – W – W |
| PAK |
L – L – L – L – W |
NZ vs PAK Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
| Country |
TV Channel/Streaming |
| India |
Amazon Prime Video |
| Pakistan |
PTV Sports, A Sports |
| New Zealand |
Spark Sport |
| Australia |
Fox Sports, Kayo Sports |
| UK |
Sky Sports Cricket |
| USA |
Willow TV |
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