Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd T20I | T20 Match Prediction and Preview: The ongoing five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand has been nothing short of excitement and nail-biting moments. Pakistan has already clinched the series by winning the first two T20Is against the Kiwis, and now the visitors have an uphill task to script a comeback in the remaining three games. The third T20I between the two sides is scheduled to be played on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
After opting to bat first in the second T20I, the Babar Azam-led side posted a mammoth 192/4 on the scoreboard, thanks to the magnificent ton by their captain. In reply, New Zealand was restricted to 154/7, with Haris Rauf picking up four wickets for the hosts.
The Pakistan cricket team has been in a rollicking form in the series so far, and their batters and bowlers have delivered exceptional performances. Mohammad Rizwan, who recently finished as the highest run-scorer in the Pakistan Super League with 550 runs, scored a half-century in the second T20I against New Zealand. He will look to replicate his performance in the upcoming match as well.
Another Pakistani player who has been in sensational form is Haris Rauf. The right-arm speedster has picked up a four-wicket haul in both matches of the series so far, and he will look to add more wickets to his overall tally in the third game.
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the third T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played, has witnessed 26 T20 matches so far, out of which 15 have been won by teams batting first. The average first innings score at the venue is 162, and the highest total recorded is 209/3.
The highest successful chase at the venue is 176/8, which was scored by Pakistan against Zimbabwe. Hence, the captain winning the toss will look to bat first and put runs on the board to put the opposition under pressure.
As far as the playing XIs are concerned, Pakistan is expected to go in with the same team that played the second T20I. Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman will open the batting for the hosts, followed by Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Shadab Khan.
Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan will be the other players in the playing XI for Pakistan.
On the other hand, New Zealand might make some changes in their playing XI in the hope of bouncing back in the series. Tom Latham will lead the Kiwis, and he is expected to open the batting for the visitors along with Chad Bowes.
Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Henry Shipley, Matt Henry, and Ben Lister will be the other players in the playing XI for New Zealand.
T20 Match Prediction and Preview:
As we head into the third T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand, the stakes are high for both sides. Pakistan will be looking to seal the series 3-0, while New Zealand will be hoping to make a comeback and keep the series alive. However, with the form and momentum on their side, Pakistan is expected to win the match and continue their unbeaten run in the series.
In conclusion, the third T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand promises to be a thrilling encounter with some top-quality cricket on display. Fans can catch all the live action on Sony Sports Network and the SonyLiv app & website. It remains to be seen which team will come out on top. Our prediction for the game is Pakistan.
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