Pakistan vs New Zealand – PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI, Cricket Match Prediction, Where To Watch, Probable XI And Fantasy XI Tips

Pakistan and New Zealand will clash against each other in the 3rd and decider ODI in the 3-match series which is levelled at 1-1. 

PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI: Match Preview:

After a dominant win in the 1st ODI, home team Pakistan were routed in the 2nd ODI. Chasing 256 to win in the 1st match, Fakhar Zaman (56), Babar Azam (66) and Mohammad Rizwan (77*) contributed with fifties. However, with a target of 262 runs in the 2nd ODI, only Babar Azam (79) managed to score a fifty amongst Pakistanis as they were restricted to 182 runs in 43 overs. 

Pakistan bowlers have been performing well on flat surfaces. Naseem Shah has been the top bowler for Pakistan with 5 and 3 wickets in the two matches respectively, while all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz stepped up with 4 wickets in the 2nd game. Spinner Usama Mir has picked up 3 wickets in the series.

For New Zealand, none of the batters managed to score a fifty in the first ODI. Tom Latham (42) and Michael Bracewell (43) missed out on their half-centuries while Daryl Mitchell (36) and Glenn Phillips (37) also contributed handsomely. Devon Conway scored big in the 2nd ODI as he scored 101 runs in 92 balls while Kane Williamson (85) scored a fifty as the rest of the batters scored in single digits. Mitchell Santner scored 37 runs to contribute lower down the order. 

Kiwi bowlers had a dry outing in the first ODI with Bracewell picking up 2 wickets and Tim Southee and Glenn Phillips managed 1 wicket each. In the second ODI, the bowling unit stepped up as a unit – Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi picked up 2 wickets each while Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell and Glenn Phillips managed 1 wicket each.

PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI: Match Details

• Date – Friday, January 13, 2023
• Time – 03:00 PM IST
• Venue – National Stadium, Karachi

Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Cricket Match? PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI

With the series levelled at 1-1, the decided ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand is expected to be a close contest. However, New Zealand will start as slight favourites given the winning momentum on their back in the 3rd ODI. 

PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head:

• Total – 109
• Pakistan – 56
• New Zealand – 49
• Tied – 01
• No Result – 03

PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI: Where to Watch?

The ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be broadcasted by Sony Sports Network in India, while the viewers can watch the game on the OTT platform Sony Liv. 

PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI Team News:

There are no new injury updates from either team as of now. 

PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI Probable Playing 11:

• Pakistan – Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
• New Zealand – Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson

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PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI Fantasy 11:

• Wicket-keepers – Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan
• Batters – Kane Williamson, Babar Azam (vc), Fakhar Zaman, Devon Conway (c)
• All-rounders – Mohammad Nawaz
• Bowlers – Tim Southee, Naseem Shah, Usama Mir, Ish Sodhi