PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 3rd T20I Pakistan vs New Zealand Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips

Pakistan go up against New Zealand in the 3rd match of the five match T20I Series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 17th April, Monday at 9:30 PM IST.

Pakistan have been putting on dominant performances one after another in the series. They proved to be just too good for the visitors in the last game. Babar Azam scored a brilliant century which helped them post a 190 plus total. In reply New Zealand found it hard as they went along with the run chase as Haris Rauf was too hot to handle who ended up picking up four wickets and New Zealand fell short by 38 runs.

New Zealand’s most experienced batters are Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell and James Neesham who are yet to make a mark in the series. With the ball, they have Matt Henry who knows these conditions pretty well. However, with a lot of new faces in the side, New Zealand are finding a bit too hard to get acclimatized to the conditions.

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction for Today Match

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I

17th April, 9:30 PM IST

Gaddafi Stadium

The 3rd match of the three match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 17th March at 9:30 PM IST.

Where to Watch PAK vs NZ Live?

The T20I series will live stream on Sony Sports Channel and Sony Liv website in India.

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch in Lahore assists both the batters and bowlers. With two games completed in the series on the same ground, Pakistan bowlers squeezed out what’s there on the surface than the visitors. Haris Rauf showing if you hit the deck hard there’s enough for the pace bowlers to do some real damage. Teams batting first will look to take it steady and then go big later in the end. Teams winning the toss will opt to bowl first. Average first innings score on this ground is 170.

Team Form Guide:

PAK (recent first): WWWLL
NZ (recent first): LLWWT

PAK Playing 11

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

Another great win for Pakistan, it was their skipper who’s back among the runs.
Pakistan’s middle order is yet to be tested.
Yet another four-for Haris Rauf! He completely dismantled New Zealand to go 2-0.

Babar Azam vs New Zealand in T20I

Babar Azam as expected is back amongst the runs. Babar hit a sublime hundred against New Zealand in the second T20I. Babar will look to make the most of this series to get back to form as well.

Last 5 performances in T20I	T20I Matches, Runs & Average against New Zealand	T20I Matches, Runs & Average in Pakistan	T20I performances at Lahore	Captain or Vice captain choice
101, 9, 42, 64, 73	13 Matches, 522 Runs & 52.20 Average	31 Matches, 1216 Runs & 50.06 Average	101, 9, 4, 87*, 9	✅

Haris Rauf vs New Zealand in T20I

Haris Rauf is highly regarded in that bowling line-up. Rauf was sensational in the last two games, picking up 8 wickets so far. Rauf’s pace variations is the key to his success be it in the powerplay or at the death.

Last 5 performances in T20I	T20I Matches, Wickets & Economy against New Zealand	T20I Matches, Wickets & Economy in Pakistan	T20I performances at Lahore	Captain or Vice captain choice
4-27, 4-18, 0-49, 0-31, 3-34	9 Matches, 22 wickets & 7.35 Economy	18 Matches, 30 wickets & 8.17 Economy	4-27, 4-18, 0-24, 2-41, 1-35	✅

NZ Playing 11

1. Tom Latham (C & WK)
2. Chad Bowes
3. Will Young
4. Daryl Mitchell
5. Mark Chapman
6. James Neesham
7. Rachin Ravindra
8. Cole McConchie
9. Henry Shipley
10. Matt Henry
11. Ben Lister

New Zealand bowling took a hit against Babar’s onslaught.
New Zealand need to find a way to trouble Pakistan batters in their own backyard.
Apart from Mark Chapman there was no significant contribution from the rest of the batters.

Tom Latham vs Pakistan in T20I

Tom Latham has been amongst the runs for his side in all formats of the cricket game. Latham’s experience and him leading the side from the front will be crucial in this T20I series.

Last 5 performances in T20I	T20I Matches, Runs & Average against Pakistan	T20I Matches, Runs & Average in Pakistan	T20I performances at Lahore	Captain or Vice captain choice
19, 20, 31, 20, 27	3 Matches, 65 Runs & 21.66 Average	2 Matches, 39 runs, 19.50 Average	19, 20	✅

Mark Chapman vs Pakistan in T20I

Mark Chapman has been making significant contribution in that struggling New Zealand batting line-up. Chapman scored a sublime fifty which kept their hopes alive in that second game.

Last 5 performances in T20I	T20I Runs & Average against Pakistan	T20I Matches, Runs & Average in Pakistan	T20I performances at Lahore	Captain or Vice captain choice
11, 15, 66, 35, 8	7 Matches, 192 Runs & 38.40 Average	2 Matches, 99 runs, 99.00 Average	34, 65	✅

Who will win Pakistan vs New Zealand match?

Pakistan are clear favourites to win this game and go 3-0 to win the series.
Out of the 30 T20I matches played between these two teams, Pakistan have won 19 times, while New Zealand have won 11 games.
Pakistan in recent times again New Zealand have won six times of the seven games they’ve played
Haris Rauf continues to be too strong for New Zealand who are struggling to make a mark in the series.

According to the Pakistan vs New Zealand today match prediction, Pakistan are expected to take 3-0 lead and win this PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction.