The New Zealand vs Pakistan third and final ODI will be played in Hamilton on Saturday, April 5. The match starts at 3.30 AM IST. New Zealand has already won the series by winning the first two games. They won the first ODI by 73 runs and the second by 84 runs.
Pakistan was completely outplayed in the first two games. Despite their big players returning, their batting did not fire in unison in the first two games. Pakistan scored 271 runs chasing 345 runs to win in the first ODI.
In the second, ODI they were humbled by the Kiwis by 84 runs. Chasing 293 runs to win, they were bowled out for 208 with their top-order crumbling under pressure. Now in the final ODI, they need to avoid a defeat in order to save themselves from a whitewash. Heading into the ODI series, Pakistan lost the T20I series 4-1.
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NZ vs PAK 3rd ODI: Match Preview
New Zealand players have been in top form in the ODI series. Different batters have put their hands up across the two games. Despite their senior players being unavailable for the series, the Michael Bracewell-led side has done the best they could have done to win against Pakistan. Mark Chapman, with 132 runs, is the leading run-getter in the series. With the ball, Jacob Duffy has picked up five wickets from two games. The Kiwis will be ideally looking to replicate their performance in the previous game to seal the series.
Pakistan, with the likes of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam returning, has not been able to create any pressure on the opposition. The two experienced players have not been able to shoulder responsibilities with the bat. The bowling attack is also under pressure with Haris Rauf picking up an injury in the second ODI and did not return to the field.
NZ vs PAK 3rd ODI: Head to Head Records
Te two teams have played 121 ODI matches between themselves, with the Kiwis winning 61 matches while the Men in Green won 56. After the second ODI win, the Kiwis at home have now won 33 matches. New Zealand has won all their last five games against Pakistan.
NZ vs PAK 3rd ODI Live Streaming Details
- Q: When will the NZ vs PAK match be played?
A: The match will be played on April 05, Saturday.
- Q: Where will the NZ vs PAK match be played?
A: It will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
- Q: What time will the NZ vs PAK match start?
A: The match will start at 3:30 AM IST.
- Q: How to watch the NZ vs PAK match live on TV?
A: The match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network
- Q: Where to watch the NZ vs PAK match Live?
A: The match will be live-streamed on the SonyLiv App and Website.
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