With a 0-1 Loss with New Zealand in the 3 ODI Series, Pakistan is now hoping to redeem itself in the last match of the series. While Pakistan was initially performing well in the first game, they loosened their grip when New Zealand was 99 for 6. This resulted in the host country shoving them to the ground with their lower order batsmen. New Zealand vs Pakistan today match prediction is Blackcaps will win the match and seal the series with 2-0. NZ team thrived despite being scrapped and lived at what the bowlers’ threw at them. They ended up winning by 70 runs. The second match was abandoned, even before a single ball was thrown.
Match Details: NZ vs Pak 3rd ODI - Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2016
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2016
Time: 10:00 PM GMT
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
But with the 3rd ODI, the eyes are on whether Pakistan will redeem itself. Having lost the T20 series earlier this month, Pakistan will have to get their top batsmen in order to win the game. Captain Azhar Ali will have to be in full swing, whereas Shoaib Malik will have to maintain his form. Faster bowler Mohammad Irfan and Mohammad Amir will have to take more wickets in the beginning to create more pressure on the New Zealand Team.
But, the home team appears to be on a role. Having won 8 out of 10 T20 matches in their stretch and winning the first ODI against Pakistan, New Zealand seems to have a tougher control on the game. It is predicted that under Kane Williamson’s leader, New Zealand can win the game, provided that they bat first. A lot of expected from Doug Bracewell as well, who has replaced Mitchell McClenaghan after the latter’s eye injury. Brendon McCullum and BJ Watling will be joining the game as well, which will further strengthen the team’s chances of winning. Solid runs can be expected from Henry Nicholls in case the top order falls short.
The teams will face each other on 31st January, Eden Park, Auckland. So, which team do you think will win this series?
ODI Squads:
New Zealand
Kane Williamson (capt), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Grant Elliott, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Doug Bracewell, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Luke Ronchi (wk), Tom Latham
Pakistan
Azhar Ali (capt), Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asad Shafiq, Babar Azam, Sohaib Maqsood, Zafar Gohar, Imad Wasim, Anwar Ali, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Wahab Riaz, Rahat Ali, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir
Where to watch New Zealand vs Pakistan Live:
New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd ODI is scheduled to play at 2 pm local time (6:30 am IST, 1 am GMT, 8 pm ET) start. In New Zealand, viewers can watch on Sky Sport Network. PTV Sports will show the match live in Pakistan and online on PTV Sports Live. In the US, viewers can watch on Willow TV with live streaming on Willow TV Online.
