PAK vs NZ Match Prediction - Who will win today's 3rd T20I match between Pakistan and New Zealand?

Pakistan (PAK) are on a roll having won the first two matches of the ongoing five-match T20I series against New Zealand (NZ). After defeating the Kiwis in the first T20I by 88 runs, the Babar Azam-led side managed to register a win by 38 runs in the second T20I on Saturday, April 15 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. 

After opting to bat first in the 2nd T20I, the Babar Azam-led side posted a mammoth 192/4 courtesy of a sensational hundred from their captain. In reply, New Zealand were restricted to 154/7 as Haris Rauf picked a four-wicket haul.

Being 0-2 down in the five-match series, the visitors have an uphill task at their hands to script a comeback in the remaining three games. The third T20I between the two sides will be played on Monday, April 17 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

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PAK vs NZ Match Details:

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I Match, New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: April 17, 09:30 PM IST

Broadcast and Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv app & website

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report:

In the 26 T20 matches played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 15 have been won by teams batting first. The average first innings score at the venue is 162 while the highest total recorded is 209/3. The highest successful chase is 176/8 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.

PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan (PAK):

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

New Zealand (NZ):

Tom Latham (c & wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Henry Shipley, Matt Henry, Ben Lister

PAK vs NZ Probable Best Performers

Probable Best batter

Mohammad Rizwan:

The star batter scored a half-century in the second T20I - 50 off 34 balls smashing six fours and a six in his innings. The right-handed batter recently finished as the highest run scorer in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League with 550 runs to his name. He got dismissed for just 8 in the first T20I and is slowly finding his feet. Hence, a big score is expected from the PAK opener.

Probable Best bowler

Haris Rauf

The right-arm speedster has been in sensational form as he picked up a four-wicket haul in both matches. Rauf has eight wickets to his name in the first two games at an average of 5.62. The 29-year-old will look to add more wickets to his overall tally in the third game.

Today's Match Prediction: Pakistan to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.