NZ vs PAK 4th T20I | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Mohammad Rizwan is yet to shine in New Zealand T20Is (X.com)

Having already gained an unassailable 3-0 lead, New Zealand and Pakistan will lock horns in the fourth T20I of the five-match series tomorrow (January 19). The match will take place at the iconic Hagley Oval in Christchurch, which will also host the final game of the series on January 21. 

NZ vs PAK 4th T20I: Team Previews

New Zealand

New Zealand is most likely to rest Kane Williamson, who, despite being available for selection, continues to be troubled by his knee concerns. Veteran bowler Tim Southee could also be rested from the XI, having featured in all matches, with Adam Milne replacing the ace player.

The batting remains a bit of a concern, with most runs coming from individual brilliance rather than collective effort. The likes of Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Mark Chapman will look to make amends for the failures in the first three matches.

Matt Henry, so far, seems to be the weakest link, leaking runs rather abundantly. The spinning duo of Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi have been able to bog down their opponents, whereas the others have chipped in with wickets.

Pakistan

Under new captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Team Pakistan have looked erratic. The bowling seems to be going nowhere, with pacers making similar mistakes match after match. The batting remains heavily reliant on one man, and one man only in Babar Azam.

Azam, who has scored fifties in all three T20Is, has found no support from the other end, which has been the main cause of Pakistan's defeats. Veterans like Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, and Iftikhar Ahmed need to stand up and ensure that they avoid a series of white-wash heading into the T20 World Cup 2024.

With few players out due to injury, Pakistan have backed their youngsters in Saim Ayub, and Azam Khan, who have succumbed under pressure.

NZ vs PAK 4th T20I: Match Details & Live Streaming 

NZ vs PAK 4th T20I: Pitch Report

The track at Hagley Oval is quite suited to bowling first, where pacers can extract purchase, and after wear and tear, the batters come into play during the second half. The par score on the ground is around 155-160, which, according to T20I standards, is low. 

NZ vs PAK 4th T20I: Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee/Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

NZ vs PAK 4th T20I: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

NZ vs PAK 4th T20I: Match Prediction

New Zealand holds an advantage given their recent form, having won all three of their earlier encounters.

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