Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI match dream11 prediction today match

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Match : Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI match

Venue : National Cricket Stadium, Karachi

Date & Time : 13th January Friday at 3:00 PM IST

H2H Record :

Total matches - 109
PAK won - 56
NZ Won - 49
Tie - 01,
NR - 03,

Pitch Report:

The pitch at the National Club Cricket Stadium, Karachi is generally favors the bowlers. The batters will be seen struggling here, is expected to remain on a slower side which the spinners will look to find purchase and get wickets in a consistent manner.

A total of around 270 will be a strong score for the team batting first.

Weather Report :

The temperature is expected to hover around 20°C on the Friday with 85%. humidity and 15 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of rain during the game.

Probable XI :

Pakistan :

Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Agha Salman, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim, Usama Mir

New Zealand :

Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (c), Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips/Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.

Preview :

The ODI series is locked at 1-1 with just the decider in store. The difference between Pakistan and New Zealand has not been much so far. A brilliant spell of bowling by Naseem Shah in the first match and an outstanding century by Devon Conway in the second match were the deciding factors for their respective teams.

Pakistan's batters struggled in a stiff chase as the pitch continued to slow down. Dew did not have the kind of effect that may have been hoped and so the advantage of chasing in Karachi was nullified. Babar Azam was the only batter that put up a fight. He has ten fifties in his previous eleven ODI's now, an outstanding record that shows just how consistent he is in this format.

The lack of a power hitter in the middle order is hurting the Pakistani team. It was also clear that they struggled to rotate the strike against the spinners. That is not something you expect from a subcontinent team with players that have grown up facing a lot of spin.

Pakistan's bowling effort was pretty good, especially in the second half of the first inning. Mohammad Nawaz made excellent use of the conditions while Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Wasim Jr. made crucial inroads as well.

New Zealand owes its victory to a brilliant performance from Devon Conway. He was able to employ the sweep against the spinners to push them off their lengths and was aggressive against the pacers as well. Both he and Williamson were comfortably the best batters of the match.

The problem has been the other players. As the pitch turned slower and more spin-friendly, none of the other batters (except Santner) were able to adjust and build on the good work done by the top order. With the conditions expected to be much the same for the third ODI, it is difficult to have faith in the New Zealand batting lineup.

After all, Conway and Williamson are not going to carry the team on their shoulders in every match.

New Zealand's bowling in the previous match was exceptional. Their spinners (Santner, Sodhi, and Bracewell) bowled very tight lines and never allowed the Pakistani batters to get away. This is exactly what New Zealand will try to do again.

Team Guide

Make various team combinations with the help of these information.

Wicket keepers :

Mohammad Rizwan :

Mohammad Rizwan is an amazing batter specially in limited overs format. He's batted at middle order in ODIs, The keeper-batsman has surprisingly scored just 248 runs in 11 home ODIs at an average of 20.82. However he's scored 1170 runs at an average of 31.52 in 51 matches. Rizwan was played a match winning knock of 77* runs in the first match. Must have pick.

Tom Latham :

Tom Latham is the reliable batter, he's hits a century & three half-centuries in last ten ODIs. The left hander has 3426 runs at an average of 36.06 in his ODIs career. He was batted well in last series against India, played a wonderful match winning knock if 145* runs and is likely to score big here. But his record against the Pakistan is not good managed to scored just 282 runs in 18 matches. He's one of the best pick in wicketkeeper section.

Finn Allen :

Finn Allen an attacking opening batter who's not in his best in recently matches. Allen able to scores runs quickly specially in the Powerplay. He's played just 13 ODIs so far and scored 417 runs at an average of 34.75, includes four half-centuries. Default c/vc pick if plays.

Batters :

Babar Azam :

Babar Azam is currently the best ODI batsman in the world. He has scored 6 half centuries in the last 7 ODIs matches. He's becomes more dangerous in home conditions scored runs with average of 86.54. He has solid record against NZ smashed 560 runs at an incredible average of 45.10, with five half centuries & a century in just 13 matches. Overall he's made 4809 runs, with 17 centuries in 94 matches and scored valuable 79 runs in the last match. No doubt he will be a default captain choice for this match.

Fakhar Zaman :

Fakhar Zaman is a dashing opening batter, he's looking for play attacking cricket specifically in powerplays overs. Fakhar scored 2684 runs at an average of 44.73 in 64 matches & scored 56 runs in the first match. Another solid c/vc pick from batter section.

Imam-ul-Haq :

Imam-ul-Haq is currently in the best form of his career. In the last 7 ODIs matches, he has smashed 3 half centuries. Overall he's scored 2545 runs with average of 50.90 in 56 matches. Which make him a prime choice for today's match.

Davon Conway :

Devon Conway is a technically sound opening batsman and can score big runs. He takes his time but can play his shots once set. He's a fantastic Test series, and he's scoring runs with the average of nearly 45 in ODIs, overall he has smashed 526 runs with the average of 43.83 in 14 matches includes two centuries & two half-centuries. He was batted well in the previous match match hits his second century. He is very reliable Batter will be hoping for a big innings in this match as well, Devon Conway is going to be a top captaincy candidate.

Kane Williamson :

Kane Williamson is known for his consistency, he is a key plyer for NZ, he has had a brilliant performance in Test series. However, his quality is batter and looking good in last ODIs series against the India. He has scored 6501 runs at an impressive average of 47.80 in 160 matches so far Williamson has an outstanding record against the Pakistan scored 1050 runs with the average of 55.26 & SR 83.26 in 20 innings includes three centuries & five half-centuries. Williamson played a responsible knock of 85 runs in the last match. Can play big knock today. Will be a best pick for fantacy captain for grand league.

Glenn Phillips :

Glenn Phillips is a multi dimensional player who can do anything like wicketkeeping, batting or bowling. Overall he's played just 11 ODI matches so far and scored 197 runs at an average of 28.14 also picked up five wickets in six innings. He's showing his all-round skill in the first match scored 37 runs & also get a wicket. Must have pick.

All-rounders :

Mohammad Nawaz :

Mohammad Nawaz has been impressive with his ability to contribute in both departments. However, he has not performed well in international circuit. He has played 24 ODIs matches and scored just 256 runs & picked up 36 wickets so far. Nawaz was bowled amazingly in the last match scalped four wickets. Good pick.

Agha Salman :

Agha Salman is a more effective with bat than ball because he's bowled rarely, and batted at lower order, so Pakistan's top order is very strong, the chances of them batting are very less. He has played only just five matches so far in which he has scored 139 runs. Risky pick.

Daryl Mitchell :

Daryl Mitchell is an outstanding batting allrounder, he's coming from decent Test series against Pakistan were he's scored 51 runs & also get a wicket in two matches. He's scored 412 runs also scalped four wickets in 15 ODIs so far. He's able to make a good impact with both bat and ball. Will be a great pick as a fantacy captain for grand league.

Michael Bracewell :

Michael Bracewell is a big name in New Zeeland domestic circuit, he's capable of contributing with both bat and ball. He did his job decently in recently ODIs scored 113 runs & picked up three wicket in last seven matches. Overall he's scored 315 runs at an average of 39.37 and also picked up 13 wickets in his 15 matches career. He was the best performer from NZ side in the first match, scored most (43 runs + 2wkts). Expect him to come good in this match as well. Must have pick.

Henry Shipley :

Henry Shipley is a talented bowling allrounder. He was looking in good form recently in super smash matches. He's scored 486 runs at an average of 22.15 & also gets 37 wickets in 38 List A matches. Punt pick.

Mitchell Santner :

Mitchell Santner will be a one of safest pick for this match because of his all-round ability. He has scored 1115 runs also scalped 88 wickets at an economy rate of 4.84 so far in ODI cricket. He's picked up six wickets in last five matches, and also scored 115 runs with the bat. Must have pick.

Bowlers :

Naseem Shah :

Naseem Shah One of the most effective fast bowlers in Pakistan cricket specially in powerplays, he is famous for wickets in his first spell, he is a consistent bowler who can pick crucial wickets at a brilliant pace which was seen in his recent games that has earned him a total of 18 wickets at an average of 12.55 in just 5 ODI matches. Naseem Shah gets his first 5 wkts hall in the first match and three wickets in the last match. Will be a solid c/vc pick from bowling section if PAK bowl first.

Mohammad Hasnain :

Mohammad Hasnain is a quality pacer who's able to picks wickets in crucial occasions. He has so far taken 12 wickets in his ODI career with an average of 37.91 in 8 matches. He was bowled well specially in this format, scalped 10 wickets in last 5 matches. Good pick.

Haris Rauf :

Haris Rauf is a key bowler for his team. His pace, variations, and perfect executions at the death over make him the death over specialist in Pakistan bowling unit. He has scalped 30 wickets from 17 ODI matches. Talking about the last six matches, he took 13 wickets in these. Must have pick.

Tim Southee :

Tim Southee has been excellent with the ball from couple of matches. He is a caliber bowler picked up 207 wickets in 153 matches and has at an average of 33.67 & economy rate of 5.43. He was looking in good shape in last ODIs series against India were he's picked up five wickets in three matches. He's scalped 28 wickets in 19 innings against the Pakistan. Southee will be a terific c/vc choice from bowling section.

Lockie Ferguson :

Lockie Ferguson is a dynamic speedster, he has been picking wickets at regular basis in this format, he has a total of 83 wickets to his tally from 49 ODIs. He's bowled brilliantly recently matches, picked up 10 wickets in last six ODIs. Will be a default fantacy captain choice from bowling section.

Blair Tickner :

Blair Tickner is all set for his ODIs comeback since 2020, he will be open the with the ball for New Zealand. He has taken 9 wickets in 6 ODls so far. He was performed well in his last ODI series against the Ireland picked up three wickets, expected same performance in today's match.

Matt Henry :

Matt Henry is an experienced wicket taking bowler. He was the star performer with the ball in the last ODI against the Australia, Henry returned with three wickets in that match. Talking about his current form that is amazing he's picked up 6 wickets in last five matches, overall he's picked up 116 wickets in 65 matches, he's picked up 20 wickets in just nine matches against the India, must have pick for this match.

Details Analysis

Cheat sheet

Pakistan ODIs

WK :

Mohammad Rizwan -

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn,
28(50), 77(86)*, 69(82)*, 14(17), 11(23), 15(23), 59(61),

Batter :

Babar Azam (c) -

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn,
79(114), 66(82), 91(125), 57(65), 74(85), 1(3), 77(93),

Fakhar Zaman-

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
0(7), 56(74), 7(15), 32(37), 52(58), 26(43), 3(10)

Imam-ul-Haq-

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
6(12), 11(14), 6(10), 2(19), 62(108), 72(72), 65(71),89(100)*, 106(97), 103(96), 56(73)

Haris Sohail- Left Arm fast Medium

3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, DNB, 2dwn, 3dwn
10(21), 32(23), 8(15), 14(22), DNB, 92(61), 15(25)
DNB, DNB, 0/21(4), DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB

Shan Masood-

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
53(42)*, 5(17), 63(58), 0(3), 82(117)

Kamran Ghulam- Left Arm Orthodox

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
118(92)*, 92(102), 0(7), 123(115)*, 98(102)*

Tayyab Tahir-

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn
71(72), 58(56), 59(46), 30(39)*, 0(4)

All-rounder :

Mohammad Nawaz- Left Arm Orthodox

5dwn, DNB, 5dwn, 2dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 5dwn
3(5), DNB, 10(13), 20(19), 27(35), DNB, 4(9)
4/38(10), 1/38(10), 0/37(4), 1/76(10), 0/41(10), 3/42(10), 1/35(8)

Agha Salman- Right Arm Off-break

4dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 6dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
25(22), 13(10)*, 24(42), 50(35)*, 27(16)*, 29(17), 10(22), 56(77), 6(12), 10(20)
0/28(4), 0/18(4), 0/5(2), DNB, 0/25(4), 1/22(10), 2/34(10), 0/48(10), 0/18(4), 0/41(8)

Bowler :

Naseem Shah- Right Arm Medium fast

3/58(9), 5/57(10), 0/52(5), 5/33(10), 2/27(6), 3/51(10), 2/26(19)

Haris Rauf- Right Arm Medium

1/47(10), 0/54(8), 3/16(7), 3/67(19), 0/30(5), 4/77(10), 3/39(10),

Mohammad Hasnain- Right Arm fast

2/36(8), 2/52(9), 1/48(7), 0/47(7), 2/36(9)

Mohammad Wasim- Right Arm Medium fast

0/46(7), 1/43(8), 4/36(10), 1/42(9), 1/55(9), 1/21(7), 3/34(5), 3/40(10)

Shahnawaz Dahani- Right Arm Medium

1/73(10), 3/66(8), 1/30(5), 2/45(9), 4/19(10)

Usama Mir- Legbreak

1/42(10), 2/42(10), 1/48(7), 5/23(8), 3/41(10), 5/42(9), 3/34(10)

New Zealand ODIs

WK :

Finn Allen -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
1(4), 29(27), 4(5), 90(54), 57(54), 22(25), 35(28)

Tom Latham -

3dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, DNB, 3dwn
2(3), 42(52), 35(38), 7(22), 17(8)*, DNB , 145(104)"

Batter :

Kane Williamson (c) -

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn,
85(100), 26(39), 0(3)*, 94(98)*, 27(56), 17(58), 45(71), 34(50), 19(26), 22(31),

Devon Conway-

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, 1dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn,
101(92), 0(1), 35(42), 38(51)*, 24(42), 21(26), 5(20), 46(68), 56(63), 6(17), 4(5),

Glenn Phillips -Right Arm Off-break

4dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, DNB, 4dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 4dwn, 4dwn,
3(8), 37(53), 0(2), 34(23), DNB, 47(53), 9(11), DNB, 47(30), 38(53),
1/13(2), 1/35(6), 0/31(3), 0/36(5), DNB, DNB, 1/34(3), DNB, 0/22(3), 1/9(2), 1/34(7),

Henry Nicholls -

Open, 1dwn, 1dwn,1dwn, 3dwn
19(27), 5(7), 40(31), 23(41), 79(54)

All-rounder :

Daryl Mitchell- Right Arm Medium fast

2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, DNB, 2dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn,
5(7), 36(55), 0(1), DNB, 11(16), 16(23), 10(31), 26(23), 63(49), 41(63), 20(32),
DNB, DNB, DNB, 3/25(7), DNB, 0/7(2), DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB, 1/6(2),

Michael Bracewell- Right Arm Off-break

5dwn, 5dwn, 2dwn, DNB, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn,
8(14), 43(42), 14(19), DNB, 12(22), 7(8), 14(15)*, 6(25), 31(33),
1/29(10), 2/44(10), 0/49(10), 0/18(2)*, 0/21(3), 0/16(3), 0/43(6), 0/33(7), 0/21(4),

Mitchell Santner- Left Arm Orthodox

6dwn, DNB, DNB, DNB, 6dwn, 6dwn, 6dwn, DNB, 7dwn, 6dwn,
21(18), DNB, DNB, DNB, 30(33), 16(29)*, 13(13), DNB, 26(27)*, 25(38),
0/43(10), 1/15(2), 0/9(1)*, 0/56(10), 1/52(10), 1/22(7), 0/47(10), 2/38(10), 1/21(8), 1/27(5),

Bowler :

Tim Southee- Right Arm Medium

2/33(6), 0/55(9), 1/17(8),2/36(7), 0/12(3), 3/73(10), 1/57(10), 1/39(10),

Lockie Ferguson- Right Arm fast

1/31(7), 0/51(9), 1/49(10), 0/24(3), 3/59(10), 1/56(10), 2/60(9), 1/80(10),

Matt Henry- Right Arm Medium

2/33(10), 2/19(7), 1/29(10), 0/29(10), 0/48(10)

Ish Sodhi- Legbreak Googly

2/38(8), 0/26(6), 3/29(10), 1/27(5), 2/62(10), 1/39(10)

Henry Shipley- Right Arm Medium

0/28(6), 1/35(7), 1/24(7), 3/14(8), 1/30(5), 6/40(8)

Blair Tickner- Right Arm Medium

1/35(9), 1/22(5), 3/21(8), 3/49(8), 1/62(10)

Cheat Sheet

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