PAK vs NZ Final ODI Playing 11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, Live Streaming

Pakistan Will Face New Zealand In Final ODI Of Tri-Nation Series (Source: @Iam_hassan/x.com, @BLACKCAPS/x.com)

Ahead of the Champions Trophy, the cricket world is set to enjoy another thrilling encounter as Pakistan and New Zealand are set to face each other in the final match of the ongoing tri-series on February 14. The National Stadium, Karachi will host the high-voltage cricket actions live from 2:30 PM (IST).

PAK vs NZ Final ODI Team Previews And Comparison

Pakistan

After starting the tri-series with a disappointing defeat of 78 runs, Pakistan made a remarkable bounce back in the third ODI match against South Africa. After a horrible bowling show in the first innings, the Pakistani batters took away the game from the Proteas. While chasing the massive 353-run target, Pakistan started decently but Babar Azam departed scoring only 23 runs. Standing in a crucial situation, Rizwan and Salman Agha’s brave tons secured Pakistan’s win. After Agha departed scoring 134 runs in 103 balls, Rizwan remained unbeaten scoring 122 runs in 128 balls. As they are set to face the Kiwis in the high-voltage final match, Pakistan will try hard to prove their brilliance on the big stage.

New Zealand

Just before the Champions Trophy, New Zealand is showcasing his exceptional form. In the ongoing tri-series, they are conquering with their exceptional form. While facing South Africa in the last match, they faced a 6-wicket defeat. While bowling first, Matt Henry and William ORourke secured 2 wickets each and restricted the opponent to just 304 runs. While chasing down the total, the Kiwi batters showcased their domination. After Devon Conway missed his well-deserved century just by 3 runs, Kane Williamson scored an exceptional hundred and played an unbeaten knock of 133 runs. With those dominations, they defeated the opponent by 6-wicket.

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PAK vs NZ Match Details and Live Streaming

PAK vs NZ Final ODI Pitch Report: How Will The Surface At National Stadium, Karachi Behave?

The pitch at the National Stadium, Karachi provides a fair competition between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can find bounce and movement in the early stages, while spinners start to shine as the match goes on. In general, the surface is anticipated to benefit the batters, enabling them to play their shots with confidence. However, as the lights come on, the pitch may become slower, giving spinners an edge and making it a bit tougher for batters to score freely.

PAK vs NZ Final ODI Playing XI Prediction

Pakistan’s Probable XI: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed.

New Zealand’s Probable XI: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, William ORourke, Ben Sears.

PAK vs NZ Final ODI Fantasy Tips And Key Players

• As the game is set to unfold at the National Stadium, Karachi, the pitch is set to unfold a fair contest between the bat and the ball. Pacers are set to find some early movements and spinners can come to action later.
• Babar Azam’s current form has been a huge concern for the side. In the first ODI, he was dismissed scoring 10 runs. In the second ODI, his struggle continued, and departed scoring 23 runs. As the batter has not showcased promising form. His place in the fantasy team could be a little tricky.
• Fakhar Zaman, the ace Pakistani opener has made a remarkable comeback. After playing an explosive knock of 84 runs, he smashed a crucial knock of 41 runs. As the ‘Men In Green’ is set to face South Africa in the tri-series final, he can be a huge boost in the fantasy picks.
• Pakistan’s Game Changer: As the team is set to face the opponent at the national stadium, Shaheen Afridi can be a game-changer. Even after he conceded too many runs but still managed to secure some crucial breakthroughs. For the final match, he can be a game-changer in the fantasy teams.
• Pakistan’s Expected Key Players: Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Agha Salman, Naseem Shah.
• New Zealand’s Expected Key Players: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry, William ORourke.

PAK vs NZ Final ODI Winner Prediction

As the final match of the tri-series is commencing soon, Pakistan and New Zealand are ready to face each other in fierce competition. In the last match, Pakistan registered a dominating win over South Africa while chasing down a massive total. With promising form along with home advantage, Pakistan is likely to register another thrilling win in the final encounter.

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