New Zealand VS Pakistan T20I Final - Match predictions and tips
New Zealand will face Pakistan in the last match of the three-match series on 14 October (Friday)
Both teams have played good cricket throughout the competition and will try to clear the last hurdle.
Both New Zealand and Pakistan have faced each other twice in this competition. While the "Men in Green" were victorious in the first match, the Kiwis beat the visitors by nine wickets in the second match.
Pakistan players to watch
1. Babar Azam: He Played a brilliant knock of 79 not out in just 53 balls against New Zealand in the 2nd T20.
2. Mohammad Wasim: Pakistan pacer Mohammad Wasim has impressed everyone with his bowling performance in this competition. He has taken the most wickets in the series and will try to destroy the Kiwis in the upcoming tournament.
New Zealand players to watch
1. Devon Conway: New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Devon Conway is in red-hot form in the triseries. The left-hander is the tournament's top run-scorer, having scored more than 200 runs in the last four matches. He will try to continue his good form in the last match
2. Trent Boult: He is the most experienced bowler in the New Zealand side and was outstanding in the last match against Bangladesh.
Match Prediction
Pakistan is predicted to win the match as they have strong bowling and opening batsman are in top form.
Top Picks
Babar Azam
Mohammad Wasim
Devon Conway
Trent Boult
Pitch Report
The last match of the three-match series is expected to be a high-class encounter. However, the spinners are expected to play a crucial role in this match. The captain who wins the toss could opt to bowl first and go for the total later.
Team Squad
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shan Masood, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Shahnawaz Dahani
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner
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