NZ vs PAK: Dream11 Predictions For 3rd T20I [Source: @_FaridKhan/x.com]
In the third T20I match of their five-match T20I series, New Zealand (NZ) will be taking on Pakistan (PAK) at the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on Friday, March 21st at 11:45 AM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 Predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Hot Picks For NZ vs PAK Dream11 Team Today
New Zealand
Jacob Duffy
- T20I Series Form: 6 wickets in 2 matches
- Right-arm medium fast bowler Jacob Duffy has taken six wickets so far in this series. He would look to continue to trouble the Pakistani batters with his pace and bounce in the upcoming game.
Tim Seifert
- T20I Series Form: 89 runs in 2 matches
- Wicket-keeper and top-order batter Tim Seifert has dismantled the Pakistan new ball attack with his attacking batting during the powerplay. He would be key choice once again for the Kiwis at the top of the order.
Finn Allen
- T20I Series Form: 67 runs in 2 matches
- Right-handed opening batter Finn Allen is an aggressive batter, and he has scored 38 runs with a strike rate of 237.50 in the last game. He could be an important pick for the upcoming game.
Pakistan
Agha Salman
- T20I Series Form: 64 runs in 2 matches
- All-rounder Agha Salman played a brilliant innings in the last game, but it went in vain as Pakistan lost the match. He is in good touch and would be keen to deliver another strong performance in the upcoming game.
Shadab Khan
- T20I Series Form: 29 runs in 2 matches
- Shadab Khan is a pretty good all-rounder and has the ability to contribute in both phases of the innings. He scored few important runs in the last game but failed to convert them into big ones; he will be a worthy pick for the fantasy contests.
Haris Rauf
- T20I Series Form: 2 wickets in 1 match
- An experienced right-arm pacer Haris Rauf had been rested for the first game, returned to the team for the second T20I and grabbed 2 wickets for his team. He could be an excellent pick for the upcoming game.
NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I Weather And Pitch Today
Factor | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Partly Sunny |
Pitch | Batting friendly |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant. The temperature will be in-between 25°C-15°C and there is 25% chances of rain during the game.
Pitch Report - The pitch at the Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland will be slightly slower in nature in comparison to other New Zealand venues. Batters will find it comfortable to play their strokes, and the smaller boundaries will also help their cause. Fast bowlers will be required to hit the deck hard while spinners will need to maintain some tight line and lengths in a bid to avoid getting hit straight down the ground.
Eden Park, Auckland - Record Of Chasing Teams in T20I
29 T20I matches have been played at Eden Park, Auckland so far in this tournament; out of it, 14 matches have been won by the chasing side. The skipper winning the toss will prefer to field first on this ground.
NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I Captain And Vice-captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
Head to Head Contests | Finn Allen | Jacob Duffy |
Small League Contests | Tim Seifert | Shadab Khan |
Grand League Contests | Tim Seifert | Agha Salman |
NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Haris, Tim Seifert
Batters: Finn Allen, MA Samad
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah
Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears
Captain: Finn Allen
Vice-captain: Jacob Duffy
NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert
Batters: Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Agha Salman, Jimmy Neesham, Khushdil Shah
Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi
Captain: Tim Seifert
Vice-captain: Agha Salman
NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I Expert Advice
The pitch at Eden Park offers good batting and bowling conditions. Hence, an all-rounder heavy fantasy team will be preferred for the game.