Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th T20I Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

It’s time for the series decider as Pakistan (PAK) and New Zealand (NZ) go head to head in the fifth T20 international on Monday, April 24. Pakistan are favourites to win the match with the odds of 1/3 (1.33) whereas New Zealand have a steeper task with the odds of 2/1 (3.00).

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These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

Pakistan vs New Zealand (PAK vs NZ), 5th T20I
April 24, 2023 – 4 PM GMT
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was a heaven for batters in this year’s PSL, with flat pitches and short boundaries. The average batting first score from 11 games played here in the tournament was 209. The pitch in the fourth T20I behaved similarly.

Rawalpindi is expected to have clear weather on Monday night with no threat of rain. The temperature is likely to be around 21°C.

PAK vs NZ – 5th T20I Match Predictions

Pakistan have defeated New Zealand in six out of the previous nine clashes between the two, with two defeats. They have a much superior batting as well as bowling unit for this series compared to the visitors.

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Probable 6s

Pakistan have a batting line-up of Iftikhar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, and Saim Ayub. They smashed 22 sixes from the first three games of the series while New Zealand had struck only 13 from four innings.

Our prediction: Pakistan to hit most sixes in the match at 4/7 (1.57).

Probable Wickets

Imad Wasim was terrific in the fourth T20I, picking 3 for 19 off his four overs. You can back Imad to be the top bowler for Pakistan at 7/1 (8.00). Adam Milne has taken four wickets in two innings. He is a good bet to be New Zealand’s top bowler at 11/4 (3.75).

Our prediction: Imad Wasim to be Pakistan’s highest wicket-taker at 7/1 (8.00).

Man of the Match

Imad Wasim has taken six wickets from four innings in the series. He’s an able batter and was outstanding in this year’s PSL. Bet on Wasim to be the player of the match at 15/1 (16.00). Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Latham and Mark Chapman are some of the other top betting options.

Our prediction: Imad Wasim to be the Man of the Match at 15/1 (16.00).

PAK vs NZ Preview

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The series scoreline currently reads 2-1 in Pakistan’s favour heading into the final T20I. Here’s a look at two teams as the Black Caps try to draw the series on Monday.

Pakistan

Pakistan won the first two matches of the series but lost the third by a narrow margin of four runs. The fourth T20I was called off due to hailstorm after 19 overs of play. Imad Wasim was excellent with the ball there.

Naseem Shah was rested in the previous game with Zaman Khan coming in. The pair could swap places yet again. One of Shaheen Afridi or Haris Rauf could also sit out.

Predicted XI: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

New Zealand

The visitors scored 164/5 in 18.5 overs before the hailstorm interrupted the match. Chad Bowes scored 54 off 38 at the top while Mark Chapman continued his great form with an unbeaten 71 off 42.

Jimmy Neesham did not play the previous game but he’s expected to feature in this one. Adam Milne, Matt Henry and Henry Shipley are likely to form the pace unit.

Predicted XI: Chad Bowes, Tom Latham (c/wk), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Henry Shipley

How to Watch PAK vs NZ in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List

Fans in the UK can witness the live action between Pakistan and New Zealand on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event. For online streaming, you can head over to the SkyGo application.