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NZ vs PAK Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 3rd ODI Match Between New Zealand And Pakistan?



NZ vs PAK [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X]NZ vs PAK [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X]

After losing the series, Pakistan is up for their last encounter on Kiwi soil. They will face New Zealand for the 3rd ODI on April 5 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The live-action will begin at 3:30 AM IST.

With two matches lost and the series out of hand, Pakistan now only aims to salvage their pride with the win. While the Kiwis will try to attempt a clean sweep of 3-0 at Bay Oval. For the unaware, in the 2nd ODI, Mitchell Hay top-scored with an unbeaten 99, guiding the hosts to 292/8. 

Pakistan’s chase faltered early, collapsing to 32/5, with Will O'Rourke and Jacob Duffy doing early damage. Faheem Ashraf (73) and Naseem Shah (51) showed resistance, but Ben Sears’ 5/59 sealed the result. 

NZ vs PAK 3rd ODI Predicted Top Performers

Player
Roles
New Zealand
Mitchell Hay
Batter
Daryl Mitchell
Batter
Jacob DuffyBowler
Pakistan
Babar AzamBatter
Faheem AshrafAll-Rounder
Akif Javed
Bowler

NZ vs PAK 3rd ODI: Predicted Game Changers

Muhammad Abbas

  • The New Zealand youngster is a promising talent who played valiant knocks in the last 2 ODIs with scores of 41 and 52. 
  • With his explosive strike rate in the first ODI, he promises to be a momentum changer for the BlackCaps in moments of crisis.

Agha Salman

  • Agha Salman showed promise in the first ODI but fell flat in the second. He boasts a solid strike rate in ODIs and if he gets into his rhythm, he can be a potential anchor in the face of crumbling Pakistan. 
  • Salman can also contribute with the ball and hence, can strike in both departments.

Bay Oval Mount Maunganui Pitch Report

One of the more balanced surfaces in New Zealand, Bay Oval,  offers assistance to both batters and bowlers, making it a fair contest. Seamers are expected to play a key role, with some movement and bounce on offer early in the innings.

Recently, pacers have dominated with a significant share of the wickets, while spinners have also contributed, especially in the middle overs. Batters who can weather the early storm are likely to find scoring easier as the innings progresses.  

NZ vs PAK Toss Prediction

The toss-winning captain will prefer to field first in the 3rd ODI.

NZ vs PAK Predicted Score Today

1st Innings: 240-250 runs
2nd Innings: 250-260 runs

NZ vs PAK Win Probability

[Source: Crex App][Source: Crex App]

Fans shared their opinion on Crex App and Pakistan has been voted in majority to win the third ODI against New Zealand.

OneCricket’s Prediction

With Pakistan losing two games with heavy margins, it is very likely that with the home advantage and pitch familiarity, New Zealand will be the favourites to win the 3rd ODI against Pakistan at Bay Oval.