League: IPL
Pakistan (PAK) are set to take on New Zealand (NZ) in the third T20 International (T20I) of their five-match series on Sunday. Both teams will be vying for victory in the series to enhance their confidence ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.
The clash between PAK and NZ is scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
The pitch report for Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium highlights its reputation for featuring flat pitches, often resulting in high-scoring encounters. These pitches are known to offer consistent bounce, aiding fast bowlers early in the game and providing opportunities for spinners as the match progresses. Initially, batters enjoy an advantage, especially during the powerplay overs, enabling them to accumulate runs swiftly. However, as the match unfolds, the pitch tends to slow down, favouring spin bowlers who can capitalize on its variations and turn. Despite this, the dew factor may influence proceedings, potentially benefiting the team batting second.
Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Finn Allen, Tim Robinson
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Zaman Khan
New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Dean Foxcroft, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, Adam Milne, Jimmy Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi