After facing defeat in the first two T20 matches, New Zealand bounced back in the thrilling T20 tournament. Kiwis dominated Pakistan in the third T20 match in Lahore Gaddafi Stadium. Now both squads will clash in Rawalpindi for the 4th T20 match of the series. Pakistan will look to register another win in the fourth T20 match to dominate young black caps in the series. Meanwhile, young Kiwis will need help to end the series by winning the fourth match 2-2.
The epic fashion between New Zealand and Pakistan excited the fans to watch the final game. In the third T20 match for the series, Kiwi bowlers knocked out the opening pair of Pakistan early in the first four overs.
James Neesham supported the black caps in fighting against the experienced Pakistan cricket team. Toe and Hammer played a significant role for Kiwis as they knocked out the opponent batters at the right time and saved New Zealand from another considerable loss.
Veterans lead the bowling department of New Zealand from the front, along with Rachin Ravindra picking two scalps in three overs to save the Kiwis from a significant loss. By bringing up the series at 2-1 now, young Kiwis will be more excited to equalize the series by 2-2 in the T20 tournament against Pakistan.
The fourth contest between Pakistan and New Zealand will be a low-scoring game. The pitch will make it impossible for batters to sit well in the groove as the ball will swing. The ball will continue to ride and turn throughout the match, making it difficult for batters to score.
The weather at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will be partly rainy. Both squads will have to face slight showers during the match. The percentage of humidity will be twenty-nine. However, the expected temperature will be 22-34 degrees Celsius.
Keeping an eye on the weather Report, the Skippers will be happy to bowl first as the venue will be good for bowlers at the beginning of the match. So both skippers will try to dominate early in the game through their bowling unit. As the weather will be partly cloudy and partly rainy, bowling first will be a good option for both squads here at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Date: 20th April 2023
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi
Pakistan could have experienced a better end in the third T20 match against New Zealand by replacing Ihsanullah with Naseem Shah. In the fourth T20 match, Pakistan is expected to return Imad Waseem as he failed to contribute with bowl and bat in the previous game.
Babar Azam will lead the batting line of Pakistan in the fourth T20 match against the black caps. The performance of the opening pair is very significant for the team as they can lead the team to a high-scoring game.
Fans will find Iftikhar Ahmad in his best version for Pakistan as he has the potential to smash the rival batters during the death overs. Moreover, his impressive fifty in the previous match has boosted his confidence to appear in the upcoming contest in his active form. Hairs Rauf smashed the two Kiwi batters during the last game, so he will be more confident of knocking out the young Kiwi batters in the upcoming fight.
Although Neesham failed to go long in front of Pakistan’s bowling line still, he will be an excellent choice for New Zealand to contribute more runs in the fourth T20 match. All-rounder James Neesham will struggle with the bat and bowl to smash the Green Shirts in the upcoming clash in Rawalpindi.
Skipper Tom Latham will be a significant player for New Zealand, as he added fifty runs in the previous matches. Fans can expect Rachin Ravindra to play a unique role in the upcoming tournament. The victory in the last T20 game has boosted the confidence of young Kiwis, so they are more likely to dominate Pakistan in the fourth and final T20 match.
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