NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: 5th T20I Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for New Zealand vs Pakistan Dream11 Team

New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the 5th and final T20 match at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The match will be played on Sunday at 5:30 AM IST.

New Zealand vs Pakistan – 5th T20I
21 January, 5:30 AM IST
Hagley Oval, Christchurch

NZ vs PAK 5th T20I Dream11 Prediction

New Zealand have been unstoppable in the ongoing series as they are already 4-0 up after winning all four matches so far. In the last match, Pakistan could only manage 158/5 in 20 overs batting first. The Blackcaps were in some trouble early on in the chase. However, an unbeaten partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips won the game by 7 wickets. The Kiwis will now be eyeing the clean-sweep, while Pakistan will try to sign off the series on a high with a win.

Form Guide

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

Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report

It is a good batting track and the batters will enjoy their time in the middle. However, there will be some assist available for the bowlers as the wicket might be on the slower side. In 10 matches played at this venue, the team batting first has won 3 matches and the team batting second has won 7 games here. Meanwhile, the average score batting first at this venue is 161.

Last result at the venue

Pakistan (158/5 in 20 overs) lost to New Zealand (159/3 in 18.1 overs) by 7 wickets – 19 January 2024

NZ Playing 11

1. Finn Allen
2. Tim Seifert (WK)
3. Will Young
4. Rachin Ravindra
5. Glenn Phillips
6. Mark Chapman
7. Mitchell Santner (C)
8. Adam Milne
9. Tim Southee
10. Matt Henry
11. Lockie Ferguson

New Zealand Team News

• Daryl Mitchell is not available for this game as he is rested. Racin Ravindra has been called up and he will be drafted into the playing 11.
• Devon Conway still has COVID-19 symptoms and he could miss out on this game as well.

NZ Key Players

Finn Allen Stats

Mark Chapman Stats

PAK Playing 11

1. Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
2. Saim Ayub
3. Babar Azam
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Sahibzada Farhan
6. Iftikhar Ahmed
7. Mohammad Nawaz
8. Zaman Khan
9. Shaheen Afridi (C)
10. Haris Rauf
11. Mohammad Wasim Jr

Pakistan Team News

• Pakistan are likely to retain an unchanged playing 11 in this contest.

PAK Key Players

Babar Azam Stats

Fakhar Zaman Stats

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

• New Zealand have won all of their last five matches.
• Pakistan have lost all of their last six matches.
• New Zealand have defeated Pakistan in all of the last five meetings between the two teams.

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

NZ vs PAK Dream 11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: M Rizwan, T Seifert

Batsmen: B Azam, F Allen, G Phillips

All-rounder: R Ravindra

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

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

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Finn Allen and Babar Azam

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Rachin Ravindra and Mohammad Rizwan

What are NZ vs PAK 5th T20 Fantasy Tips?

• If New Zealand bat first, you could try their openers as the captain and vice-captain together in one of your GL teams.
• Pick spinners from both sides in a couple of your GL teams as they could trouble the batters on this surface.