NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: 3rd T20I Playing 11, Dunedin Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for New Zealand vs Pakistan Dream11 Team

New Zealand are all set to square off against Pakistan in the 3rd T20I match at the University Oval in Dunedin. The match will be played on Wednesday at 5:30 AM IST.

New Zealand vs Pakistan – 3rd T20I
17 January, 5:30 AM IST
University Oval, Dunedin

NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction

New Zealand are leading the five-match series 2-0 after winning the first two matches. The Kiwis won the first match by 46 runs followed by a 21-run victory in the second match. In the second match, the Blackcaps posted a total of 194/8 in 20 overs. Chasing the total, Pakistan could only manage 173/10. Now, New Zealand will be wager to seal the series by winning the third consecutive game, while, Pakistan will try to stay alive in the series with a comeback win.

Form Guide

New Zealand – W W W NR L
Pakistan – L L L L W

University Oval Dunedin Pitch Report

It is a high-scoring venue as Dunedin pitch is flat and hard. The outfield is quick and the boundaries are short. In two matches, the average score batting first is 180 and the team batting first has won one game and the team batting second has also one match.

Last result at the venue

Sri Lanka (141/10 in 19 overs) lost to New Zealand (146/1 in 14.4 overs) by 9 wickets – 5 April 2023

NZ Playing 11

1. Devon Conway
2. Finn Allen
3. Tim Siefert
4. Daryl Mitchell
5. Glenn Phillips
6. Mark Chapman
7. Adam Milne
8. Matt Henry
9. Tim Southee
10. Lockie Ferguson
11. Ish Sodhi

New Zealand Team News

• Skipper Kane Williamson is injured and out of the whole series.
• Ben Sears was part of the squad for the first two matches only. Lockie Ferguson will come for the next three T20s.
• Josh Clarkson is part of the squad for the third T20.
• Will Young will also stay with the squad in the absence of Kane Williamson.
• Tim Seifert is likely to be included in the playing 11 in place of Kane Williamson.

NZ Key Players

Daryl Mitchell Stats

Devon Conway Stats

PAK Playing 11

1. Mohammad Rizwan
2. Saim Ayub
3. Babar Azam
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Azam Khan (WK)/Sahibzada Farhan/Haseebullah Khan
6. Iftikhar Ahmed
7. Aamer Jamal/Zaman Khan
8. Shaheen Afridi
9. Haris Rauf
10. Usama Mir/Abrar Ahmed
11. Abbas Afridi

Pakistan Team News

• Pakistan could make a couple of changes in the playing 11 as Abrar Ahmed might come in place of Usama Mir.
• Either Haseebullah Khan or Sahibzada Farhan could replace Azam Khan.
• Zaman Khan could get a chance in place of Aamer Jamal.

PAK Key Players

Babar Azam Stats

Fakhar Zaman Stats

Who will win Today’s match between New Zealand and Pakistan?

• New Zealand have lost only of the last five matches, including three consecutive wins.
• Pakistan are on a four-match losing streak currently.
• New Zealand have not lost even a single game against Pakistan in the last five matches, including four consecutive defeats.

As per our prediction, New Zealand are expected to win this match.

NZ vs PAK Dream 11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: D Conway, M Rizwan, T Seifert

Batsmen: B Azam, F Allen, F Zaman

All-rounder: D Mitchell

Bowlers: S Afridi, T Southee, H Rauf, A Milne

Who are the Best Captain Options for NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Daryl Mitchell and Babar Azam

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Finn Allen and Mohammad Rizwan

What are NZ vs PAK 3rd T20 Fantasy Tips?

• Do not miss out on the top-order batters from both sides in your SL  teams as it is a high-scoring venue.
• New Zealand pacers have performed well so far. You could try the Kiwi pacers as the captain and vice-captain together in one of your GL teams.