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NZ vs PAK Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's 3rd T20I Between New Zealand And Pakistan?

Soumyajit Dutta

Pakistan will face the Kiwis for the 3rd T20I on March 21 [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X.com]Pakistan will face the Kiwis for the 3rd T20I on March 21 [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X.com]

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The five-match T20I affair between New Zealand and Pakistan is shaping up to be an exciting affair with the Men in Green looking in shambles after their first two defeats. The third match of the series could be a potential series decider if the Kiwis bag the game which will be hosted by Eden Park in Auckland. The match will be live for fans on March 21 at 11:45 AM IST.

So far, New Zealand have dominated securing convincing wins in the first two matches. They chased down Pakistan’s modest target of 92 with ease in the opening game and followed it up with a five-wicket win in the second match while hunting down 136. 

Pakistan, on the other hand, has struggled with both bat and ball, failing to put up a competitive fight. With pride at stake, the Agha Salman-led side will look to bounce back and re-claim their position while New Zealand will be keen to maintain their momentum and bag the series.

NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I Predicted Top Performers

Player
Roles
Pakistan
Agha SalmanAll-Rounder
Haris RaufBowler
Khushdil ShahAll-Rounder
New Zealand
Jacob DuffyBowler
Tim SeifertBatter
Finn AllenBatter

NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I Predicted Game Changers

Haris Rauf

  • Haris Rauf has been very successful against New Zealand in Eden Park. He scalped two wickets in the previous T20I and is expected to repeat his heroics in the 3rd T20I too.
  • At Eden Park, Rauf boasts 5 wickets in his 2 T20I matches where he bowled at an economy rate of 7.88 and an astonishing strike rate of 9.6. Hence, Pakistan can bank on the veteran for a magical turnaround of their fate.

Mark Chapman

  • Mark Chapman who was silent with the bat in the 2nd T20I, can be a game-changer for the Kiwi squad with his astonishing record in Eden Park. 
  • Boasting 781 runs from 35 T20I matches at Eden Park, Chapman can anchor any fall from the openers and might build solid innings for his team as seen in his strike rate of 149.6 in the venue. 

Eden Park, Auckland Pitch Report

Eden Park’s reputation as a batting heaven stems from its compact dimensions, with square boundaries stretching just 65 meters and straight boundaries barely exceeding 55 meters. Batters thrive here in both innings.

The surface offers a spongy bounce, rewarding batters who play on top of the bounce. For bowlers, hitting the deck hard becomes crucial to exploit this trait, while slower variations tend to lose effectiveness. Line and length discipline is non-negotiable. Hence, bowlers might have a hard time on the pitch.

NZ vs PAK Toss Prediction

The captain winning the toss will be expected to bat first.

NZ vs PAK Predicted Score Today

1st innings: 150-160
2nd innings: 140-150

NZ vs PAK Win Probability

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The general opinion of the viewers lies in favour of the Pakistan cricket team to win this game.

OneCricket’s Predicted Winner Today

Considering the home advantage and recent blistering form and team strength hosts New Zealand will be considered as favourites to win the third T20I against Pakistan.