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PAK vs NZ 2024, 5th T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Pakistan vs New Zealand

April 27, 2024

Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the fifth and final T20 International (T20I) match at Lahore’s historic Gaddafi Stadium on April 27.

The Black Caps are leading the series 2-1 and will focus for another win to seal the battle. Pakistan, on the other hand, are in a do-or-die position. They need to win the upcoming match in order to level the series.

New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024, 5th T20I:

Date and Time: April 27; 02:30 pm GMT/ 08:00 pm IST/ 07:30 pm local
Venue: Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, Lahore

Gaddafi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The track at Gaddafi Stadium is expected to favor batters, offering excellent bounce and carry. While pacers may find initial assistance, it’s expected to diminish over the course of the game. As the match progresses and the pitch dries out, spinners are likely to wield greater influence.

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeeper: Tom Blundell
Batters: Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Tim Robinson
All-rounders: Jimmy Neesham, Shadab Khan, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Mohammed Amir

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Tim Robinson (c), Saim Ayub (vc)
Choice 2: Fakhar Zaman (c), Mark Chapman (vc)

Also READ: PAK vs NZ, 5th T20I – Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report, Lahore Weather Forecast, T20I Stats & Records | Pakistan vs New Zealand 2024

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Iftikhar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, William Orourke, Dean Foxcroft

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 27, 02:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan (wk), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Fakhar Zaman, Usama Mir, Azam Khan, Zaman Khan

New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (c), Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (wk), Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Tom Blundell, Josh Clarkson, Ben Sears, Ben Lister