The ongoing bilateral clash between Pakistan and New Zealand is set for the third and final ODI match in a row. The 3rd ODI between the teams is scheduled to be played on 5 April at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. After losing the bilateral T20 series to KIWIS, Pakistan continued on the losing path in the first two ODI matches as well.
Losing back-to-back to New Zealand, Pakistan will aim for a win in their last bilateral clash with KIWIS, aiming to end the tour on a respectable score. Over the past three months, Pakistan has faced defeat against the Blackcaps in every possible way. New Zealand has beaten them at home and away, whether batting first or second. They dominated with their full-strength squad, and now they’ve done the same with their younger players.
NZ vs PAK Match Overview
| League | Pakistan tour of New Zealand |
| Match | New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI |
| Time | 3:30 AM IST, Saturday, 5 April, 2025 |
| Venue | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 years)
| Total Matches played | 14 |
| New Zealand (NZ) Won | 08 |
| Pakistan (PAK) Won | 06 |
| No Result/ Tied | 00 |
NZ vs PAK Last 5 Match Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
| New Zealand (NZ) | W, W, L, W, L |
| Pakistan (PAK) | L, L, L, L, L |
Pakistan tour of New Zealand, Ground Stats
| Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | |
| Total | 11 |
| Team Bat 1st | 05 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 06 |
| Tie | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 272 |
| Highest Score | New Zealand 371/7 |
| Lowest Score | Netherlands 202/10 |
Pitch Report
New Zealand vs Pakistan, the 3rd ODI match of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025, is set to be played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The pitch here is a balanced pitch, which helps both batters and bowlers. The pitch here is not a high-scoring ground as compared to other venues in New Zealand and provides an upper edge to the bowlers, especially with the new ball. Winning the toss and choosing to bowl first is likely to be a good strategy, as teams batting second have had the upper hand historically.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 17°C |
| Weather Forecast | 92% Humidity with 5% chances of rain |
| Pitch Behavior | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Good for Pacers |
| Average 3rd innings score | 272 |
NZ vs PAK Playing 11s (Predicted)
NZ Playing XI
Nick Kelly, Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (c), Muhammad Abbas, Mitchell Hay (wk), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, William ORourke
PAK Playing XI
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Akif Javed
NZ vs PAK Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that NZ is expected to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and records. As per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting Second are high, so the Chasing team will likely win the 3rd ODI of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand.
However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and PAK’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So please analyze on your part and then invest.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
| New Zealand | Pakistan |
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