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NZ vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: x.com)
After beating Pakistan comfortably in the opening two T20 internationals in Auckland and Hamilton, New Zealand now faces them in the third of the five-match series. The encounter is all set to be played on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, at the University Oval in Dunedin at 5:30 AM IST. The fourth and final games will be played on the 19th and 21st at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Ahead of this fixture, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this T20I.
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The BlackCaps will miss the services of their regular skipper Kane Williamson as he is ruled out of the remainder of the series due to a hamstring injury. Veteran seam bowler Tim Southee is expected to lead the side in Kane's absence. The home side will look to clinch the series here while Shaheen Afridi and his men will hope for a turnaround that keeps the series alive.
NZ vs PAK, Team Form Guide
New Zealand: W-W-W-L-W
Pakistan: L-L-L-L-W
NZ vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Pitch Report
The average score batting first in the two T20Is played here is 180. It's a relatively small ground with shorter boundaries. Sides batting first and second have managed to win a game each.
NZ vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Top Player Picks
Finn Allen (NZ)
- Finn Allen has been at his destructive best in both matches playes so far
- The right-handed opening batter has struck 108 runs at an average of 54.00
- Allen smashed 34 off just 15 in Auckland and then won the Player of the Match award in Hamilton where he slammed 74 off 41 with seven fours and five maximums
Daryl Mitchell (NZ)
- Daryl Mitchell won the Player of the Match award in Auckland for his knock of 61 off 27
- The right-handed middle-order player scored 17 off just 10 in Hamilton
- Mitchell is the in-form NZ batter across formats for some time now
Tim Southee (NZ)
- Tim Southee is expected to lead NZ in the series from here on as regular captain Kane Williamson is ruled out
- The veteran seam bowler has picked up six wickets so far in two outings
- Southee registered figures of 4/25 (4) in Auckland and 2/31 (3.3) in Hamilton
Babar Azam (PAK)
- Former skipper Babar Azam is the leading run-getter in the series so far
- The right-handed batter has struck half-centuries in both T20 internationals
- Babar scored 57 off 35 in the first and then 66 off 43 in the second game
Fakhar Zaman (PAK)
- Fakhar Zaman scored 15 off 10 in the series opener
- The explosive left-handed player then hit a blazing half-century (50 off just 25) with three fours and five maximums in the second T20I
- Zaman has looked in good nick and might continue his six-hitting form
NZ vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 108 Runs in 2 Innings | 87 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 78 Runs in 2 Innings | 63.5 |
| Tim Southee | 6 wickets in 2 Innings | 98.5 |
| Adam Milne | 6 wickets in 2 Innings | 96 |
| Babar Azam | 123 Runs in 2 Innings | 92 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 65 Runs in 2 Innings | 60.5 |
NZ vs PAK,3rd T20I: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If NZ bowls first | Daryl Mitchell | Devon Conway |
| If NZ bats first | Finn Allen | Daryl Mitchell |
NZ vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
The Kiwis are looking too strong in their home conditions and after winning the opening two games, they might seal the series here in Dunedin. So bank on NZ players for your Fantasy-XI side.
NZ vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Finn Allen, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Captain: Daryl Mitchell
Vice-captain: Babar Azam
NZ: 6 Players, PAK: 5 Players
NZ vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Saim Ayub
All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Abbas Afridi
Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
Vice-captain: Daryl Mitchell
NZ: 6 Players, PAK: 5 Players
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