NZ vs PAK Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s 5th T20I? 🏏🔥
🏟️ The Series Finale Awaits!
The stage is set for the fifth and final T20I between New Zealand 🇳🇿 and Pakistan 🇵🇰, to be played at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Wednesday, March 26. With New Zealand already clinching the series 3-1, this match may be a dead rubber, but expect fireworks 💥 and an intense contest as both teams look to finish on a high before the ODI series kicks off on March 29.
📌 Match Details
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🏏 Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 5th T20I (Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025)
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📍 Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
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📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, March 26 | 11:45 AM (IST)
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📡 Live Streaming: FanCode & Sony Sports Network (App & Website)
🏟️ Pitch Report: Batting Paradise? 🎯
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The Sky Stadium track has proven to be a batting-friendly wicket.
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Only one T20I has been played at this venue in the past three years.
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In February 2024, New Zealand vs Australia saw a whopping 431 runs scored in total! 🚀🔥
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Expect another high-scoring thriller in Wellington! 🏏💣
🆚 Head-to-Head Record: NZ vs PAK
| Matches Played | NZ Wins 🇳🇿 | PAK Wins 🇵🇰 | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 26 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
📅 First-ever Fixture: September 22, 2007
📅 Most-recent Fixture: March 23, 2025
📋 Predicted Playing XIs
🇳🇿 New Zealand:
✅ Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitch Hay (WK), Michael Bracewell (C), Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Will O'Rourke.
🇵🇰 Pakistan:
✅ Mohammad Haris (WK), Hassan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha (C), Irfan Khan/Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Abdul Samad, Shaheen Shah Afridi/Mohammad Ali, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed.
🌟 Probable Best Performers
🔥 Best Batter – Mark Chapman (NZ)
Mark Chapman has been in sublime form! Despite a brief stay in the previous match, he showed glimpses of his destructive batting. Fans will remember his 94-run carnage in the third T20I, and he’ll be looking to replicate that magic again! 🏏💥
🎯 Best Bowler – Zakary Foulkes (NZ)
Zakary Foulkes has been a revelation! The pace-bowling all-rounder claimed his second T20I three-fer in the fourth match and will be eager to trouble the Pakistan batters once again! 🚀🎳
🏆 Match Prediction: New Zealand to Win 🏏🔥
Scenario 1:
✅ New Zealand wins the toss & bowls first
🟢 Powerplay: 45-55
🟢 Pakistan Total: 160-180
✅ New Zealand wins the match
Scenario 2:
✅ Pakistan wins the toss & bowls first
🟢 Powerplay: 45-50
🟢 New Zealand Total: 195-215
✅ New Zealand wins the match
📢 Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis and expert opinion. Consider all factors before making your own prediction! 🧠📊💰
Who are you backing in this thrilling series finale? Drop your predictions below! ⬇️🔥
