New Zealand vs Pakistan – T20 International Tri-Nation Series Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is New Zealand vs Pakistan taking place? Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 – 03:00 (UK)

Where is New Zealand vs Pakistan taking place? Hagley Oval, Christchurch

What is the expected weather for New Zealand vs Pakistan? 13-15c dry with sunshine throughout and light winds

What channel is New Zealand vs Pakistan on? The match will be televised live on BT Sport in the UK

Where can I stream New Zealand vs Pakistan? BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website and app

LAST MEETING
Pakistan beat New Zealand by six wickets

THE LOWDOWN

NEW ZEALAND

• New Zealand responded strongly to defeat against Pakistan, by beating Bangladesh and are expected to make things much harder for the tourists this time round with them now having perhaps been caught cold in the opening game.
• The Black Caps utilised seven bowlers against Bangladesh, underlining their depth in that department, whilst opener Devon Conway starred with 70 not out in a successful run chase of 138.

PAKISTAN

• Pakistan have been very good so far in New Zealand, backing up victory in their opening game against Bangladesh, by beating the Black Caps this past Saturday and we’ll be particularly happy to have won one match batting first and the other chasing.
• If Rizwan doesn’t get you Babar will is the message to all of Pakistan’s future opponents, as the skipper struck a fantastic 79 not out to underpin his side’s chase of 148 in that most recent victory over their opponents here.

THE PREDICTION

With New Zealand having firmly rediscovered the performance that saw them win so many games across the past few months, they are likely to put together a much better showing against Pakistan than in the last game between these two nations on Saturday. The different options they possess from a bowling perspective is a particular strength of the hosts’ and in what should be a very tight encounter, is likely to be crucial with it being so important to dismiss both Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam early on. Consider backing the Black Caps to win and end Pakistan’s 100% record in this tri-series so far.