NZ vs PAK, 5th T20I: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: x.com)
The host New Zealand (NZ) will face Pakistan (PAK) in the fifth and final T20I match of a Five-match T20I series. The match is all set to take place on Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand at 5:30 AM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
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After taking an unassailable 3-0 lead, New Zealand clinched the fourth T20I by a margin of seven wickets and extended their winning streak against the Men in Green. Chasing the target, New Zealand bounced back from an early collapse, courtesy of Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips.
New Zealand and Pakistan have squared off in 38 T20Is. Before the two sides kicked off the five-match series, Pakistan had a massive advantage in their head-to-head record, which stood at 20-13 in favour of the Men in Green. However, with four consecutive wins, New Zealand improved their record against Pakistan.
NZ vs PAK, Team Form Guide
New Zealand: W-W-W-W
Pakistan: L-L-L-L
NZ vs PAK, 5th T20I: Pitch Report
The Hagley Oval pitch usually favors pacers in the early stages, enabling them to capitalize on swing during the initial overs. Nevertheless, as the ball undergoes wear and tear, batters are expected to have the upper hand against the fast bowlers. Moreover, spinners have an opportunity to take wickets if they can accurately find the optimal length.
The Hagley Oval T20I Stats & Records:
Total matches: 11
Matches won batting first: 5
Matches won bowling first: 6
Average first innings scores: 164
Average second innings scores: 151
Highest total recorded: 208/5 (20 Ov) by New Zealand vs Bangladesh
Lowest total recorded: 130/7 by Pakistan vs New Zealand
NZ vs PAK, 5th T20I: Top Player Picks
Finn Allen (NZ)
- Finn Allen, a dynamic and aggressive opener, his explosive batting and fearless stroke play make him a potent force at the top.
- So far he is the top run scorer of this series.
Daryl Mitchell (NZ)
- Daryl Mitchell played a match winning innings in the last match.
- He has scored 158 runs in 4 matches with two fifties.
Tim Southee (NZ)
- Tim Southee is the highest wicket-taker of this series so far with 8 wickets in 4 innings.
Babar Azam (PAK)
- Babar Azam also played some brilliant innings in this series and he is the second top run scorer so far.
- He has scored 200 runs in 4 innings with 3 fifties.
Shaheen Afridi (PAK)
- Shaheen Afridi is the second highest wicket-taker of this series so far with 7 wickets in 4 innings.
- He also contributed 38 important runs in the end of their innings for his team.
NZ vs PAK, 5th T20I: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Avg Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 253 runs in 4 matches | 97 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 158 runs in 4 matches | 61.75 |
| Tim Southee | 8 wickets in 4 matches | 65.75 |
| Babar Azam | 200 runs in 4 matches | 77.25 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 7 wickets and 38 runs in 4 matches | 63.25 |
NZ vs PAK, 5th T20I: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If New Zealand Bat First | Finn Allen | Daryl Mitchell |
| If Pakistan Bat First | Babar Azam | Finn Allen |
NZ vs PAK, 5th T20I: Cricket Fantasy Expert Tips
Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, NZ is favourite to win this game. Choose in-form players from both teams for this match. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 2-3-2-4 or 1-3-3-4
NZ vs PAK, 5th T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Tim Seifert
Batters: Finn Allen, Babar Azam, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Shaheen Afridi, Adam Milne, Haris Rauf
Captain: Finn Allen
Vice-captain: Daryl Mitchell
NZ: 6 Players; PAK: 5 Players
NZ vs PAK, 5th T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand League
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Finn Allen, Babar Azam, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Shaheen Afridi, Adam Milne, Haris Rauf
Captain: Finn Allen
Vice-captain: Babar Azam
NZ: 6 Players; PAK: 5 Players
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