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PAK vs NZ, 4th T20I: Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report, Lahore Weather Forecast, T20I Stats & Records | Pakistan vs New Zealand 2024

April 24, 2024

The 4th match of the series between Pakistan and New Zealand is scheduled to take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on April 25. Even though the 1st match was washed out, both teams are tied at 1-1. With balanced lineups, there is great anticipation to see which side will take the lead in this exciting series.

T20I Stats and Records at Gaddafi Stadium:

Total matches: 27
Matches won batting first: 16
Matches won bowling first: 11
Average 1st Inns scores: 162
Average 2nd Inns scores: 144
Highest total recorded: 209/3 (20 Ov) by England vs Pakistan
Lowest total recorded: 94/10 (15.3 Ov) by New Zealand vs Pakistan
Highest score chased: 176/8 (19.4 Ov) by Pakistan vs Zimbabwe
Lowest Score Defended: 126/7 (20 Ov) by Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report:

Get ready for a high-scoring encounter at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. The pitch is expected to favor batters, offering good bounce and carry. While pacers may find some initial assistance, it’s likely to diminish as the game progresses. Spinners could play a significant role later on, particularly if the pitch dries out. However, there’s no chance of rain, which could have favored bowlers early on. Adaptability will be crucial for both teams to succeed in this exciting match.

Lahore Weather Forecast:

As the crucial 4th T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand looms in Lahore, uncertainty persists. Weather forecasts depict clear skies with a 0% chance of rain, yet doubts linger over the 19 kilometres per hour wind reading. Might this portend a forthcoming weather shift? Humidity, expected at the typical 26% for the region, remains a factor. With rain currently out of the equation, the focus shifts solely to cricketing prowess. Brace for a high-energy T20 showdown as both teams vie for supremacy.

Also READ: PAK vs NZ 2024, T20I series: Broadcast, Live Streaming details – When and where to watch in India, USA, UK, Pakistan & other nations

PAK vs NZ, Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan: Babar Azam(c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Usman Khan, Irfan Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed

New Zealand: Tim Seifert(w), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell(c), Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, William Orourke