5th T20I of New Zealand in Pakistan, 5 T20I Series, 2024 will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand (PAK vs NZ) at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 27th April 2024 at 08:00 PM IST.
PAK vs NZ 5th T20I - Match Information
Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th T20I
Date: 27th April 2024
Time: 08:00 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK vs NZ 5th T20I Preview
Pakistan and New Zealand have played 4 matches in the series, with New Zealand winning 2 games each.
In their previous encounter in this series, William O Rourke was the Man of the Match.
PAK vs NZ, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 173 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 70% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bat first here.
Weather Report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Temperature will hover around 29.93°C and humidity is expected to be around 28%. 6.7 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
PAK vs NZ, Head-to-Head
In the 42 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 5 | 173 | 34.6 | 0 | - | 37, 14, 25, 46, 51 | - |
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 2 | 17 | 32, 4, 73, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 136 | 27.2 | 0 | - | 21, 12, 41, 36, 26 | - |
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a top-order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Babar Azam has scored 173 runs at an average of 34.6 per match.
- Saim Ayub
Saim Ayub is a batter with an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2, and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order opening batter, and bats left-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 110 runs at an average of 27.5 per match. Saim Ayub is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast, and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets, averaging 17.
- Tim Louis Seifert
Tim Seifert can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Tim Seifert has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a top-order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 136 runs averaging 27.2 per match.
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 56 | 28 | 5 | 18.2 | 0, 0, 55, 0, 1 | 0, 3, 0, 2, 0 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 0, 8, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 25.2 | 0, 0, 0, 17, 0 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 3 |
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. Shaheen Afridi has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18.2. Shaheen Afridi has been very successful against this team, taking 8 wickets in recent matches.
- Jacob Andrew Duffy
Jacob Duffy is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jacob Duffy has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 20. Jacob Duffy has done very well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
- Naseem Abbas Shah
Naseem Shah is a bowler with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9, and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 25.2. Naseem Shah has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Neesham | 4 | 132 | 66 | 0 | - | 6, 1, 28, 0, 97 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 3 | 45 | 22.5 | 5 | 14.2 | 41, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 0, 2, 3, 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 4 | 58 | 58 | 2 | 48.5 | 0, 4, 0, 54, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. James Neesham has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a top-order left-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 132 runs averaging 66 per match.
- Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. This player has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Shadab Khan is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 45 runs averaging 22.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break, and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 14.2. Shadab Khan has been very successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Michael Gordon Bracewell
Michael Bracewell can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. Michael Bracewell has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 58 runs averaging 58 per match. Michael Bracewell can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break, and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 48.5. He has been very successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
The top point-getters for Pakistan were Abbas Afridi with 70 match fantasy points, Shadab Khan with 63 match fantasy points, and Babar Azam with 51 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for New Zealand were Mark Chapman with 130 match fantasy points, Ish Sodhi with 56 match fantasy points, and Tim Seifert with 30 match fantasy points.
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 56 | 28 | 5 | 18.2 | 0, 0, 55, 0, 1 | 0, 3, 0, 2, 0 |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 173 | 34.6 | 0 | - | 37, 14, 25, 46, 51 | - |
| James Neesham | 4 | 132 | 66 | 0 | - | 6, 1, 28, 0, 97 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 3 | 45 | 22.5 | 5 | 14.2 | 41, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 0, 2, 3, 0 |
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 2 | 17 | 32, 4, 73, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
PAK vs NZ Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Mark Chapman, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Tim Seifert, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Ben Sears, Benjamin Lister, William O'Rourke, Tim Robinson and Zakary Foulkes.
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Usama Mir, Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Wasim, Zaman Khan and Haseebullah Khan.
PAK vs NZ Possible Playing XI
New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing XI: Tim Robinson, Cole McConchie, Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman, Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, William O'Rourke, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell and Dean Foxcroft.
Pakistan (PAK) Possible Playing XI: Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed.
PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: James Neesham, Shadab Khan and Dean Foxcroft
Batters: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and Mark Chapman
All-Rounder: Tim Seifert
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Jacob Duffy, Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi
Captain: Tim Seifert
Vice-Captain: Babar Azam
