NZ vs PAK Pitch Report, 3rd ODI, Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report – NZ vs PAK The 3rd ODI match of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025 will occur at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. New Zealand will face off against Pakistan. In this article, we’ll share details about the pitch conditions, pitch stats, and player performances at this venue.
NZ vs PAK Pitch report for Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Fast bowlers will get some help from the pitch, so batting won’t be easy at the start. Batters need to settle in before playing big shots, but they must keep scoring to avoid pressure. A good first-innings total will be around 320-330.
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui – Pitch Report
Pitch Behavior:
- Balanced pitch, helping both batters and bowlers.
- Batting becomes easier after spending some time at the crease.
- A score of 270+ is common, with 320-330 being a strong total.
Pace & Bounce Factor:
- Fast bowlers get movement early in the innings.
- The bounce is consistent, making stroke play easier later.
- Pacers have taken 66% of the wickets in recent matches.
Batting Conditions:
- Batters need time to adjust before playing big shots.
- Keeping the scoreboard moving is important to avoid pressure.
- Chasing teams have successfully chased 300+ here.
Bowling Conditions:
- Pacers dominate with more wickets than spinners.
- Spinners get some help as the pitch slows down later.
- Defending 280+ has been successful at this venue.
Dew Factor:
- Dew may affect bowlers, making gripping the ball difficult.
- Chasing teams get some advantage under the lights.
- Captains might prefer bowling first if dew is expected.
NZ vs PAK IPL 2025 Match Details & Preview:
| Match | NZ vs PAK |
|---|---|
| Date | 02 April 2025 |
| Time | 03:30 AM IST |
| Ground | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| Live Score | NZ vs PAK Live Score |
This has been a one-sided series, and Pakistan might just be waiting to go home.
New Zealand, even without some key players due to the IPL, has easily dominated Pakistan.
In the last match, New Zealand won by 84 runs in Hamilton. It could have been worse for Pakistan if Naseem Shah, a concussion sub, hadn’t scored 51—the second-highest score by a No. 11 in ODI history.
Haris Rauf was replaced by Naseem after getting hit by a bouncer, and his availability for the final ODI is uncertain.
NZ vs PAK Pitch Report:
| Avg 1st Inns | 270 |
|---|---|
| Avg 3rd Inns | 249 |
| Highest Total | 3717 |
| Lowest Total | 202-10 |
| Highest Chased | 300-5 |
| Lowest Defend | 282-9 |
NZ vs PAK Venue Stats:
| Total Match | 11 |
|---|---|
| Win Bat First | 55% |
| Win Bowl First | 45% |
| Total Wicket (Last 10 Matches) | 135 |
| Pace | 89(66%) |
| Spin | 46(34%) |
Weather Report:
| Temp. | 21.7˚C |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 87% |
| Possibility of Rain | 100% |
Who can win this match?
New Zealand has dominated the series and looks stronger even without key players. Unless Pakistan pulls off something special, New Zealand is likely to win again.
NZ vs PAK – Team Squad
New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Hay, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Henry Nicholls, Rhys Mariu, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, William O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, and Adithya Ashok
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Babar Azam, Imam ul Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Agha Salman, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed, Haris Rauf
