PAK vs NZ: 5th T20I Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

PAK vs NZ, T20I Series: Dream11 Prediction for the 5th Match [x.com]

New Zealand (NZ) and Pakistan  (PAK) are all set to square off in the fifth T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore for the decider of the five-match T20 series. The equation reads 2-1 in favor of the visitors and a win for Pakistan would mean they draw the bilateral fixture that starts at 8:00 PM IST on Saturday. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

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PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Pakistan and New Zealand have faced off against one another in 43 T20I matches so far. The Asian nation has a slight edge with 22 wins while the Kiwis have earned 19 triumphs so far. Two matches have ended without a possible result due to rain. 

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report 

The surface in the Gaddafi Stadium has been pretty balanced so far. Unlike many other venues in Pakistan, the bowlers good decent assistance here. Be it the pacers or the spinners, there is some help. The batters need to trust the bounce and imply accordingly to score bulk of runs. 

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Ground Stats 

Matches: 12
Matches won batting first: 13
Matches won batting second: 9
Average first innings score: 162
Average runs/wicket: 25.49
Highest total recorded: 209/3 by England vs Pakistan, 2022
Lowest total recorded: 94 by New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2024

Fantasy value from pitch report

•  The surface has looked good for the pacers as they have got enough help with the new ball as well. 
• The middle order batters have scored more runs on this surface in the series. 
• Players who are good against spin and pace can score decent runs.

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PAK vs NZ  Fantasy Cricket Tips

Pakistan Heavy Fantasy XI 

•  Although Pakistan top-order has failed to live up the expectations in the ongoing series, their batting unit offers enough promise with Fakhar Zaman in form.
• The all-rounders in Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed and Imad Wasim have proved to contribute fantasy points by some way or the other. 

New Zealand Heavy Fantasy XI

•  Their pace unit have gelled as a unit and worked well. Will O'Rourke bagged a three-fer in the last game while Ben Sears or Jimmy Neesham can be useful as well. 
• Mark Chapman has been exceptional in the middle order while Dean Foxcroft is yet to convert his mid twenties and thirties. Also, Tim Robinson, an exciting T20 prospect, scored his maiden international fifty in the last game and could target high runs inside the powerplay.

PAK vs NZ Winner Prediction

While New Zealand have bounced back with back-to-back wins after a thumping defeat in the second T20I, they have a daunting challenge in the decider. One can expect Pakistan to come all guns blazing to avoid an embarrassing series loss against a Kiwi side devoid of first-choice players.

PAK vs NZ Top Player Picks 

Mark Chapman has been in a good form in this series [x.com]

Mark Chapman  (NZ)

•  The southpaw is the leading run-getter in the ongoing series with 114 runs from four innings. 
• He has been striking at the rate of 170.15 and averages 57 in the ongoing series. His unbridled 87 in the third T20I to steer New Zealand to victory is a testament of his impressive numbers. 

Will O'Rourke (NZ)

•  The medium pacer transcended his good Super Smash form into the international level with a three-fer in the last game. 
• He gets the ball to move laterally, thereby proving to be a great exponent of the new ball inside the powerplay.

Fakhar Zaman (PAK)

• The southpaw manufactured a well-stitched fifty in the last game but failed to steer his side past the finishing line. 
• Zaman has the ability to counter medium pacers and spinners during the middle overs phase and can be a great prospect against Ish Sodhi, whose stock delivery would come into the left-hander. 

Abbas Afridi (PAK)

•  The medium pacer has been generating seam movement and does enough with the ball to challenge either edges of the bat. 
• Abbas has bagged five wickets from two matches and is the leading wicket-taker with a bowling average of 9.40. 

PAK vs NZ Differential Picks 

Babar Azam needs to fire for his team in this match [x.com]

Babar Azam (PAK)

•  The Pakistan star batter is yet to fire to his potential. He has been opening the innings with Saim Ayub and one can expect Babar to deliver when it matters the most.

Tim Robinson (NZ)

•  Known for his attacking intent inside the field restrictions, Robinson racked up a half-century in the last game and will look to continue with the good form. 

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PAK vs NZ Fantasy Expert Advice 

Given the conditions of the venue,  a combination of 1-4-4-2 or 1-3-4-3 should fit well for the 5th T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand in Lahore.

PAK vs NZ Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/ Small Leagues 

Wicketkeeper: Usman Khan
Batters: Tim Robinson, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mark Chapman
All-rounders: Jimmy Neesham, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Dean Foxcroft
Bowlers: Abbas Afridi, Will O'Rourke

Captain: Abbas Afridi
Vice-captain: Shadab Khan

Pakistan: 6 Players; New Zealand: 5 Players

PAK vs NZ for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Tom Blundell
Batters: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mark Chapman
All-rounders: Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowlers: Abbas Afridi, Will O'Rourke, Ben Sears

Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-captain: Iftikhar Ahmed

Pakistan: 6 Players; New Zealand: 5 Players