New Zealand will look to add more misery as they face Pakistan in the fourth T20I match played at Christchurch on 19th January 2024. Finn Allen showed intent with a sensational 137 off 62 balls that included a record-breaking 16 sixes. His innings ensured that New Zealand posted 224 for 7 in 20 overs. They never allowed Pakistan batters to score runs easily and won the match easily by 45 runs.
On the other hand, Pakistan had a disappointing outing in the 3rd successive match. Their bowling attack was taken to the cleaners by Finn Allen. In the batting department, Babar Azam scored his 3rd successive half-century but lost the match comfortably.
Match Details
Details– New Zealand vs Pakistan, 4th T20I
Venue– Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Date and Time-19th January, 11.40 AM IST
Pitch Report
It promises to be a balance between bat and ball as there is some assistance for the bowlers. New Zealand have 4 matches and lost 3 matches from the 7 matches they have played at this venue.
The average first innings in the last few T20I matches has been 164. It promises to be another exciting battle as both teams look forward to playing attacking cricket. The captain that wins the toss would likely field first, restrict the opponent, and chase down the target easily.
The spinners will get help which would create doubt on the batters. Pakistan would look to perform as a unit after 3 disappointing performances.
New Zealand (NZ) vs Pakistan (PAK)- Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand
Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillps, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santer (C), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson.
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Mohammed Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan/Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Mohammad Wasim Junior, Zaman Khan, Haris Rauf.
Fantasy Selection- NZ vs PAK
Team 1– Finn Allen (C), Saim Ayub, Tim Seifert, Fakhar Zaman (VC), Glenn Phillips, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mitchell Santer, Mohammad Nawaz, Tim Southee, Mohammed Wasim Junior, Lockie Ferguson.
Team 2– Devon Conway, Mohammed Rizwan (VC), Daryl Mitchell (C), Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Mohammad Haris, Ish Sodhi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tim Southee, Zaman Khan, Matt Henry.
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