The ongoing bilateral clash between Pakistan and New Zealand is set for the fifth T20I match in a row. The 5th T20I between the teams is scheduled to be played on March 26 at the Sky Stadium, Wellington grounds. After losing the last match to Pakistan, KIWIS brought back the lost momentum and won the fourth T20 match between the two by a huge 115 runs gap. They have taken an unassailable lead of 3-1 in this 5-match T20I series.
Pakistan losing the T20I series against New Zealand will be looking for the fifth match between the two and would eye for a win to end the tour on a satisfactory losing end. While New Zealand remains satisfied with their performance in the last match and having won the series, you can expect a few changes in their playing XI in the 5th T20I.
NZ vs PAK Match Overview
| League | Pakistan tour of New Zealand |
| Match | New Zealand vs Pakistan, 5th T20I |
| Time | 11:45 AM IST, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 |
| Venue | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 years)
| Total Matches played | 27 |
| New Zealand (NZ) Won | 14 |
| Pakistan (PAK) Won | 11 |
| No Result/ Tied | 2 |
NZ vs PAK Last 5 Match Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
| New Zealand (NZ) | W, L, W, W, L |
| Pakistan (PAK) | L, W, L, L, L |
Pakistan tour of New Zealand, Ground Stats
| Sky Stadium, Wellington | |
| Total | 16 |
| Team Bat 1st | 07 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 09 |
| Average First Innings Score | 166 |
| Highest Score | New Zealand 219/6 |
| Lowest Score | Pakistan 101/10 |
Pitch Report
New Zealand vs Pakistan the 5th T20I match of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025 is set to be played at Sky Stadium, Wellington. The pitch here is a high-scoring ground which helps batters enjoy an advantage by scoring big runs. The pitch here is comparatively good for the spinners as compared to the pacers. The batting second team enjoys an upper hand at this pitch, so one winning the toss must opt for bowling.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 18-19°C |
| Weather Forecast | 72-78% Humidity with 5% chance of rain |
| Pitch Behavior | Batting Friendly |
| Best Suited To | Good for Spinners |
| Average 1st innings score | 166 |
NZ vs PAK Playing 11s (Predicted)
NZ Playing XI
Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke
PAK Playing XI
Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
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 Batting Second will likely win the 5th T20I 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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