New Zealand vs Pakistan Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is New Zealand vs Pakistan on and what time does it start? New Zealand vs Pakistan will take place on Saturday 4th November, 2023 – 05:00 (UK)
Where is New Zealand vs Pakistan taking place? New Zealand vs Pakistan will take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India
Where can I get tickets for New Zealand vs Pakistan? Click here for the latest ticket information for New Zealand vs Pakistan
What channel is New Zealand vs Pakistan on in the UK? New Zealand vs Pakistan will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream New Zealand vs Pakistan in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream New Zealand vs Pakistan live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
NEW ZEALAND
Coach: Gary Stead
Captain: Kane Williamson
- New Zealand looked to be coasting towards the quarter-finals, but three straight defeats later and the Black Caps’ place in the top four is now uncertain with Afghanistan and Pakistan hot on their heels.
- Skipper Kane Williamson could return here and is desperately needed for both his batting and leadership, but bowler Matt Henry’s hamstring injury sustained against South Africa has ruled him out of the tournament.
PAKISTAN
Coach: Grant Bradburn
Captain: Babar Azam
- Pakistan kept themselves in the qualification chasing pack with a seven-wicket triumph over Bangladesh last time out, their third win of the competition so far with three games left to play.
- Shadab Khan may be forced to miss out for a second straight match due to a concussion, in which case Usama Mir would continue as the sole leg-spinning all-rounder, whilst Fakhar Zaman’s 81 against Bangladesh should ensure that he plays again over Imam ul-Haq.
THE PREDICTION
New Zealand may well be running out of steam at the home straight of the group stage as injuries perhaps begin to catch up with them. It’s never easy to shake a losing habit and three losses in a row will have taken its toll on the Black Caps. Pakistan meanwhile, could use their victory against Bangladesh as the catalyst for a late surge towards the top four and in a must win scenario, it might just bring the best out of their top players. Therefore, back Pakistan to get the better of the Black Caps.
BETTING TIP: PAKISTAN TO WIN
