Pakistan vs New Zealand, PAK vs NZ, Today Match Prediction 13 January 2023

pak vs nz Match Prediction & Analysis

Hosts Pakistan will be looking to bring their A-game to the table when they face New Zealand in the third and final game of the one-day series at National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi on Friday.

New Zealand produced an impressive display with the bat and ball to level the three-match one-day series in Durban. With the series evenly poised at 1-1, Skipper Kane Williamson will be keen to make sure the side can put in a pitch perfect performance in this game.

On the other hand, Pakistan batted poorly and lost wickets at regular intervals to lose the second ODI by 79 runs. Captain Babar Azam will be hoping that the batting lineup can learn from their mistakes and make significant improvements in the series decider.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Pakistan Preview

The home side will really need to dig deep after another abject batting performance on the tour. Clearly, Pakistani batsmen failed to counter the consistent threat from New Zealand spinners in the previous match.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on openers Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul-Haq, captain Babar Azam, Haris Sohail and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Babar Azam was the lone warrior with the bat for Pakistan and finished the innings with the top-score of 79 runs off 114 balls with the help of eight fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz and Mohammad Wasim to provide crucial breakthroughs.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

New Zealand Preview

The team management will be pleased that senior players came to the party for New Zealand and helped them level the ODI series.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, rookie opener Finn Allen and all-rounder Daryl Mitchell to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi and Michael Bracewell to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Tim Southee and leg-spinner Ish Sodhi bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Traditionally, the pitch at National Bank Cricket Arena will certainly helped the spinners. The batsmen will have to score runs in the initial set of Powerplay overs. The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny with cool breeze.

Venue Details

The National Bank Cricket Arena is going to host the third and final match of the ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand.

Toss: To Bat

The side that wins the toss would be keen to bat first and post a competitive total on the board. The previous match was won by side batting first.