New Zealand will look to complete whitewash when they face Pakistan in the 5th T20I match at Christchurch on 21st January 2024. Daryl Mitchell has been rested for tomorrow’s encounter as Rachin Ravindra has been included in the squad.
Glenn Phillips and Mitchell ensured that New Zealand recovered from 20 for 3 winning the match by 7 wickets with 11 balls to spare. It was a disciplined bowling performance by Kiwi bowlers as they restricted Pakistan to just 158 for 5.
On the other hand, Mohammad Rizwan top scored with 90 along with a quickfire knock by Mohammad Nawaz that helped Pakistan post 158 for 5. Shaheen Shah Afridi took 3 wickets in the first six overs, but the rest of the bowlers struggled not being able to pick any wickets afterwards.
The decision to play Devon Conway in the fifth T20I will be taken on matchday as he did not play the fourth match due to COVID.
Match Details
Details– New Zealand vs Pakistan, 5th T20I
Venue– Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Date and Time– 21st January, 5.30 AM IST
Pitch Report
The pitch at Hagley Oval was a good batting paradise. Mohammad Rizwan was the top scorer for Pakistan with 90 runs while Nawaz scored a quickfire cameo that helped Pakistan post 158 for 5.
In reply, New Zealand lost 3 early wickets before Mitchell and Glenn Phillips made sure that they won the match by 7 wickets with 11 balls to spare. It promises to be another good batting paradise.
The captain that wins the toss would likely field first, restrict the opponent, and then chase down the target easily.
New Zealand (NZ) vs Pakistan (Pak)- Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand
Finn Allen, Will Young, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santer ©, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson.
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Mohammed Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Mohammad Wasim Junior, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan.
Fantasy Selection- NZ vs PAK
Team 1– Finn Allen, Saim Ayub, Rachin Ravindra, Babar Azam, Glenn Phillips, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mitchell Santer, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Southee, Mohammed Wasim Junior, Matt Henry.
Team 2– Will Young, Mohammed Rizwan, Tim Seifert, Fakhar Zaman, Mark Chapman, Sahibzada Farhan, Adam Milne, Mohammad Nawaz, Tim Southee, Haris Rauf, Lockie Ferguson.
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