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The New Zealand vs Pakistan prediction for the 5th T20I of the series suggests another dominant performance from the hosts. With New Zealand leading 3-1, this match at Sky Stadium, Wellington (March 26, 2025, 11:45 AM) is likely to be a formality. The Black Caps have been in terrific form, while Pakistan struggles to find consistency.

Match Details

Match	New Zealand vs Pakistan, 5th T20I
Date	Wednesday, 26th March 2025
Time	11:45 AM (Local Time)
Venue	Sky Stadium, Wellington
Series	Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025

Team Previews

New Zealand Preview

New Zealand have been clinical in all departments, overpowering Pakistan with explosive batting and sharp bowling. Despite missing some key players, the Kiwis have found heroes across their squad, with their top order firing and the bowlers stepping up consistently.

Batting: Top Order Setting the Tone

• Finn Allen & Tim Seifert – This opening duo has been the key to New Zealand’s success. Allen smashed a 20-ball fifty in the fourth game, while Seifert is the leading run-scorer in the series with 152 runs at a strike rate of 185. Both players will look to continue their attacking approach in the final match.
• Mark Chapman at No. 3 – Chapman has been another standout performer, with 119 runs at a strike rate of 180. He has played crucial innings, ensuring momentum continues after the openers depart.
• Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham & Mitchell Hay – New Zealand’s middle-order has had fewer opportunities due to the top order’s dominance. However, if Pakistan’s bowlers strike early, these batters will have an important role in stabilizing the innings.

Bowling: The Kiwi Pacers on Fire

• Jacob Duffy – The standout bowler of the series, Duffy has taken 11 wickets at an average of just 8, making him the top wicket-taker. His ability to swing the ball early has dismantled Pakistan’s top order in multiple games.
• Ish Sodhi & Zakary Foulkes – Sodhi has been effective in the middle overs, picking up 5 wickets at an average of 17. Foulkes has supported well, taking 7 wickets alongside Kyle Jamieson.
• Kyle Jamieson – The tall pacer has troubled Pakistan’s batters with extra bounce and pace, proving to be a key asset for the Kiwis.

New Zealand’s Game Plan for the Final Match

With the series already won, New Zealand may experiment with their lineup or continue with their winning combination to maintain dominance. Their approach will likely be aggressive from the start, putting pressure on Pakistan’s inconsistent batting lineup.

Pakistan Preview

Pakistan’s batting collapse in the fourth game summed up their struggles in this series. After scoring 200+ runs in the third T20I, they were dismissed for a mere 105 runs in the next match. The team has lacked consistency, and their bowling unit has failed to contain New Zealand’s power hitters.

Batting: Inconsistent Performances Hurting Pakistan

• Mohammad Haris & Hasan Nawaz – This opening pair has been inconsistent, with Haris managing just 52 runs in three games. Hasan Nawaz played a stunning knock of 105 runs in the third game but has scored just 1 run in the other three games combined. Pakistan desperately needs their openers to fire in the final match.
• Agha Salman at No. 3 – Salman has been the most consistent batter for Pakistan, scoring 116 runs in four games. He will again be a key player in stabilizing the innings.
• Middle Order Woes: Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah & Abdul Samad –
  • Shadab Khan has struggled both with bat and ball, scoring just 30 runs and taking 1 wicket in four matches.
  • Khushdil Shah has also failed to deliver, with only 40 runs and 1 wicket in the series.
  • Abdul Samad showed some fight in the last game with 44 runs, but Pakistan needs more contributions from the middle order.

Bowling: Mixed Performances with Key Concerns

• Haris Rauf – The Lone Warrior – With 8 wickets at an average below 10, Rauf has been Pakistan’s best bowler. However, he has lacked support from the other pacers.
• Shaheen Afridi’s Form a Big Concern – Afridi has taken just 2 wickets in four games, a worrying sign for Pakistan. His inability to pick up early wickets has allowed New Zealand’s batters to dominate.
• Abrar Ahmed – Decent in the Middle Overs – Abrar has 5 wickets in the series, including 2 in the last game, and will play a key role in containing New Zealand’s batters.

Pakistan’s Game Plan for the Final Match

Pakistan will need to:

• Rely on experienced players like Shaheen & Shadab to step up – Both have had a disappointing series and must make an impact in the final game.
• Show more fight with the bat – Their top order needs to build partnerships instead of losing wickets cheaply.
• Improve their bowling discipline – The bowlers have leaked runs, allowing New Zealand to post big totals.

Squads

New Zealand Squad

Michael Bracewell (c), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Will O’Rourke

Pakistan Squad

Agha Salman (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Mohammad Haris, Usman Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Abdul Samad, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Sufyan Moqim

Probable Playing XI

New Zealand

1. Finn Allen
2. Tim Seifert (wk)
3. Daryl Mitchell
4. Mark Chapman
5. Michael Bracewell (c)
6. James Neesham
7. Mitchell Hay
8. Zakary Foulkes
9. Jacob Duffy
10. Ish Sodhi
11. Ben Sears

Pakistan

1. Mohammad Haris
2. Usman Khan
3. Agha Salman (c)
4. Omair Bin Yousaf
5. Khushdil Shah
6. Shadab Khan
7. Muhammad Irfan Khan
8. Shaheen Afridi
9. Haris Rauf
10. Mohammad Abbas Afridi
11. Abrar Ahmed

Fantasy Team XI

Player	Role
Tim Seifert (NZ)	Wicketkeeper
Finn Allen (NZ)	Batsman
Agha Salman (PAK)	Batsman
Daryl Mitchell (NZ)	All-rounder
Michael Bracewell (NZ)	All-rounder
Shadab Khan (PAK)	All-rounder
Jacob Duffy (NZ)	Bowler
Haris Rauf (PAK)	Bowler
Shaheen Afridi (PAK)	Bowler
Zakary Foulkes (NZ)	Bowler
Ish Sodhi (NZ)	Bowler

Analysis:

• Tim Seifert & Finn Allen (NZ) are must-picks for explosive starts.
• Jacob Duffy (11 wickets) and Haris Rauf (8 wickets) lead the bowling attacks.
• Agha Salman is Pakistan’s only consistent batter.

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

• Captain: Tim Seifert (NZ) – In-form opener with 152 runs in the series.
• Vice-Captain: Jacob Duffy (NZ) – Leading wicket-taker (11 scalps).

Players to Avoid

1. Khushdil Shah (PAK) – Poor form, averaging under 15 in the series.
2. Omair Bin Yousaf (PAK) – Struggling to adapt to T20 cricket.

Favourite Team in Today’s Match

New Zealand (69% win probability) due to their dominant batting, superior bowling, and home advantage. Pakistan’s inconsistent batting makes them underdogs.

T20 History

Team	Matches	Won	Lost	NR	Win %
New Zealand	229	119	102	7	53.7%
Pakistan	257	146	104	7	58.4%

New Zealand vs Pakistan head-to-head stats

Total Match Played = 48
New Zealand won = 22
Pakistan won = 24
No Result = 2

Head-to-Head (Last 5 T20Is):

• NZ: 3 wins | PAK: 2 wins

Also Check: New Zealand vs Pakistan Head to Head in T20 – Records, Team & Players Stats

Pitch Report

• Sky Stadium, Wellington: Balanced pitch, good for batting with some help for pacers.
• Average 1st innings score: 175-185
• Spinners may play a key role in middle overs.

NZ vs PAK Weather Report & Impact on Match – Wednesday, 26 March 2025

The highly anticipated clash between New Zealand and Pakistan is set to take place on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, with the match scheduled to start at 7:15 PM (local time). Weather conditions will play a crucial role in determining the playing conditions and strategy for both teams.

Impact on Match Conditions

1. Dew Factor in Evening
   • The match starts at 7:15 PM, by which time temperatures will be around 17°C, gradually dropping to 15°C by the later stages.
   • Dew could come into play, making it challenging for bowlers to grip the ball, especially spinners.
   • Teams winning the toss might prefer chasing to take advantage of easier batting conditions under lights.
2. Wind & Swing Bowling
   • With a gentle breeze from the south (4-5 m/s) in the early part of the match, fast bowlers might get early swing movement.
   • Later in the match, winds will shift from north to north-east, which could help seamers extract some movement under lights.
3. Pitch & Batting Conditions
   • The clear sky and dry conditions suggest a batting-friendly surface.
   • However, if there is any residual moisture from the morning fog, the pitch could assist pacers in the first few overs.
   • Spinners might struggle to grip the ball due to dew later in the game.

Match Strategy & Toss

✅ Ideal Strategy: Teams should look to bowl first, as conditions will favor batsmen in the second innings due to dew.

✅ Fast Bowlers’ Role: Early swing movement is expected, so fast bowlers could play a crucial role in the powerplay overs.

✅ Spinners’ Challenge: With dew coming in, spinners might struggle, making wrist spinners more effective than finger spinners.

✅ Batting Considerations: Batsmen will need to survive the initial swing and capitalize on easier conditions later in the innings.

Broadcast Details

• Live Streaming: Fancode
• TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (Asia), Sky Sports (NZ)

Toss Prediction

• New Zealand to win toss & bowl first (Teams chasing have won 60% T20Is here).

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

Betting Tips for NZ vs Pakistan 5th T20 (2025)

1. Match Winner: Back New Zealand (69% win probability) – Dominant form, strong batting, and home advantage.
2. Top Batsman:
   • Tim Seifert (NZ) – Series’ leading scorer (152 runs).
   • Finn Allen (NZ) – Explosive opener (50 in last match).
3. Top Bowler:
   • Jacob Duffy (NZ) – 11 wickets in series.
   • Haris Rauf (PAK) – Pakistan’s best bowler (8 wickets).
4. Total Runs:
   • If NZ bats first: 185+
   • If PAK bats first: 141+
5. Player Performance: Bet on Michael Bracewell (NZ) – All-rounder with quick runs and wickets.
6. Toss Prediction: NZ to win toss & bowl first (60% chasing success at Wellington).
7. Alternative Bets:
   • NZ to score most sixes (Allen, Seifert, Bracewell).
   • PAK to lose early wickets (Duffy & Foulkes in powerplay).

FAQ – NZ vs PAK 5th T20

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