Scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, the University Oval in Dunedin will host the 3rd T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan as part of their five-match series.With a 2-0 advantage, New Zealand has positioned itself well to secure the series. After a convincing 46-run triumph in the first T20I in Auckland, they maintained their momentum with a 21-run win at Seddon Park in the ensuing match.
Despite their favorable position, the Black Caps will be without their captain Kane Williamson in the upcoming 3rd T20I game, as he sustained a hamstring injury in the previous match in Hamilton. Williamson retired hurt during the Kiwis’ batting innings and did not partake in the field. Furthermore, Josh Clarkson is unavailable due to a shoulder injury, and he will be replaced by Will Young.
Meanwhile, Pakistan is eager to stage a comeback in 3rd T20I to keep their series hopes alive. Shaheen Shah Afridi has encountered challenges in his early stint as the new Pakistan T20I captain. Nevertheless, Babar Azam has shown good form, recording back-to-back half-centuries.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Pakistan tour of New Zealand
Date and Time: January 17, 2023; 05:30 am IST
Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
New Zealand vs Pakistan Head-to-Head
Since their initial encounter in 2007, New Zealand and Pakistan have crossed paths in 36 T20Is. Out of these, the Black Caps emerged victorious on 15 occasions.
Matches Played: 36
New Zealand: 15
Pakistan: 20
Draw: 1
New Zealand vs Pakistan Pitch Report
With an average score of 195 in T20Is in Dunedin, the indications point towards a potentially high-scoring game. The team batting first would be wise to accumulate runs on the board, aiming to apply pressure on the opposing side.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Weather Report
No rain is expected, and the temperature is projected to hover around 16 degrees Celsius, with humidity expected to reach the high 60s.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Probable XIs
New Zealand
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee (C), Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (wk), Muhammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi (c), Muhammad Wasim Jnr, Zaman Khan, Haris Rauf
New Zealand vs Pakistan Match Prediction
With two comfortable victories under their belt, New Zealand holds the momentum. Even without Williamson for the remainder of the series, they are in a strong position to secure the overall series triumph.
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