PAK Vs NZ, 4th T20I | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

NZ won their last game vs Pak. (X)

With the series locked at 1-1 after three matches, Pakistan and New Zealand are set to clash in the fourth T20I out of five on Thursday evening at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

So far, three games have been played in the series. The first match was abandoned due to rain. Pakistan emerged victorious in the low-scoring second T20I, while New Zealand responded with a win in 3rd T20I.

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PAK vs NZ, 4th T20I: Team Previews

Pakistan

In the last game, the Pakistani top order laid a solid foundation for the innings. The lower order also made valuable contributions, with Irfan Khan scoring 30 and Shadab Khan adding 41 runs. The latter’s late onslaught boosted Pakistan's total to a competitive level.

Abbas Afridi, who came in place of Mohammad Amir, spearheaded the Pakistani bowling attack, claiming two wickets for 27 runs in his three overs. Naseem Shah was the only other bowler to take a wicket, with a solitary dismissal to his name. However, the rest of the Pakistani bowlers faced a tough time against the visiting batters. 

The home team will be deeply disappointed by their performance in the Sunday match, where both their batting and bowling fell short of expectations. Mohammad Rizwan, who suffered a hamstring injury during the third T20I, might be rested for the upcoming match, with Fakhar Zaman likely to replace him in the playing XI.

New Zealand

In the previous match, Mark Chapman shone brightly with the bat for New Zealand, crafting an impressive unbeaten innings of 87 runs off 42 balls, adorned with nine fours and four sixes.

Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi stood out among the bowlers for New Zealand, claiming figures of 2 for 25 in his four overs. He was introduced into the attack late in the innings and proved to be the most effective bowler.

In the third T20I, the Black Caps welcomed two debutants, Zak Foulkes and William O’Rourke, who seized their first opportunities in T20Is. Due to illness, Josh Clarkson and Ben Lister were both sidelined, but Lister is likely to return to the XI for this match.

The BlackCaps will look to continue their winning momentum as they enter this fixture.

PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Match Details & Live Streaming

PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Lahore Pitch Report

The pitch at the venue is expected to be flat, offering minimal assistance to the bowlers initially. However, there could be some assistance for the spinners as the game progresses. It's evident that the fast bowlers will face another challenging task.

PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Probable Playing 11

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Irfan Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed

New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell (c), James Neesham, William O’Rourke, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Ben Lister, Jacob Duffy

PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Fantoss Fantasy Tips 

PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Winner Prediction

While New Zealand secured the victory in the third T20I, it was largely propelled by a standout performance from one player. To secure another win in this T20I, they might require a similar exceptional display. We expect a tighter competition compared to the previous two games, with Pakistan emerging victorious in our prediction.

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