PAK vs NZ Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 5th T20I match between Pakistan and New Zealand?

Pakistan and New Zealand will once again go against each other as they play the fifth and final T20I of the series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Monday, April 24. Led by Babar Azam, the hosts looked to seal the series in the fourth T20I; however, the match was called off due to a hailstorm in Rawalpindi.

Currently leading the series 2-1, Pakistan would look to win the final T20I and the five-game series against the Black Caps. The visitors, on the other hand, after losing the chance of levelling the series in the fourth game, would be keen on making it 2-2 when they take on the Men in Green next.

Before the fourth T20I was called off, New Zealand had managed to amass 164 runs on the board. Chad Bowes scored a brilliant off 38 deliveries, with Mark Chapman remaining unbeaten at 71 off 42 balls. New Zealand would hope that the batters could put in a similar showing in the forthcoming game.

PAK vs NZ Match Details

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th T20I Match, New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Date & Time: April 24, 09:30 PM IST

Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv App and website

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report

The surface at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is a typical batter-friendly pitch. The side batting first could look to notch up a huge total on the board, considering that a high-scoring run chase could be on the cards. Electing to bowl first on such a surface could prove to be a wise decision.

PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan (PAK):

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

New Zealand (NZ):

Tom Latham (c & wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister

PAK vs NZ Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Mark Chapman: The 28-year-old Mark Chapman is in sensational form for the Black Caps at the moment. With an unbeaten knock of 71 runs in his previous game, the visitors would look to depend on his services once again, as he would be keen on notching up some important runs in the middle order for New Zealand.

Probable best bowler

Haris Rauf: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has been another one of the players who are consistently performing in the ongoing series. With 11 wickets in four matches so far, Rauf would look to make an impact once again in the fifth T20I, which could prove to be a series decider for the hosts.

Today’s Match Prediction: The side bowling first to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.