PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Pakistan have lost three consecutive T20Is against the hosts New Zealand and so lost the five-match T20I series in New Zealand under the new skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi. Three games and Pakistan managed to lose them in a pretty similar fashion. Now they have nothing to lose in the fourth contest and here we are with the PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Weather Forecast, and Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report.



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Pakistan came up with some changes in the playing 11 for the 3rd T20I and with some hopes that something would change in the positive path but Finn Allen's resistance didn't allow them. A complete brutal bashing from Allen annihilated Pakistan and handed them a sour 45-run defeat in the third T20I.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/01/finn-allen-1.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I: Finn Allen Firepower Dashes Pakistan As New Zealand Beat Pakistan by 45 runs" class="wp-image-125347" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Finn Allen Firepower Dashes Pakistan (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Pakistan have a good track record in Christchurch. They have played 4 matches there and have won 3 of them. The 4th and 5th T20I of this T20I series are set to be played in the Hagley Oval and Pakistan would be looking at it as an opportunity to open their account in the series.



Down below are the PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Weather Forecast, and Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report:



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Series/Tour:?Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2023



Match:?PAK vs NZ 4th T20I



Day/Date:?Friday/January 19, 2024



Venue:?Hagley Oval,?Christchurch



Time:?11:30 AM IST



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-expected-playing-11">PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Expected Playing11</h2>



New Zealand?s Expected Playing11:?Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson



Pakistan?s Expected Playing11: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (wk), Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi (c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Aamer Jamal, Zaman Khan



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-full-squads">PAK vs NZ 4th T20I?Full Squads</h2>



New Zealand Squad:?Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Will Young



Pakistan Squad:?Shaheen Afridi (c), Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-vs-new-zealand-dream-11-team">PAKISTAN vs NEW ZEALAND Dream11 Team</h2>



Wicketkeeper:?Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan



Batter:?Fakhar Zaman, Finn Allen, Babar Azam



All-Rounder:?Mitchell Santner, Aamer Jamal/ Ifthikar Ahmed, Daryl Mitchell



Bowler:?Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Shaheen Shah Afridi



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-captain-and-vice-captain-picks">PAK vs NZ 4th T20I?Captain And Vice-Captain Picks</h2>



Captain:?Fakhar Zaman or Finn Allen



Vice-Captain:?Daryl Mitchell or Ifthikar Ahmed



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="christchurch-weather-forecast">Christchurch Weather Forecast</h2>



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It seems to be decent weather in New Zealand?s Christchurch on January 19. As forecasted by Weather.com, there is a zero possibility of rain during the scheduled match hours. A 60-70% sky will be covered by clouds but no threat of rain.



A windy and overcast evening in Christchurch is predicted. There are remote chances of rain so we can hope for some good action of cricket.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="hagley-oval-christchurch-pitch-report">Hagley Oval, Christchurch Pitch Report</h2>



Hagley Oval in Christchurch is another traditional New Zealand track where the medium pacers will delight. It should be a green top track, and it will be difficult for the hitters to play against the new ball bowlers. In the first few overs, there will be plenty of movement for the seamers. With an average first-inning score of 165 in the previous Twenty20 matches, the Hagley Oval in Christchurch is a ground that benefits batting as the ball becomes older.



READ:?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-t20i-player-rankings-rank-1-to-10-updated-on-17-january-full-icc-mens-t20i-player-standings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC T20I Player Rankings (Rank 1 to 10) Updated on 17 January | Full ICC Men?s T20I Player Standings?</a>



Visit the?<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC OFFICIAL WEBSITE</a>?for more recent updates

PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Dream11 Prediction, Weather Forecast, Pakistan vs New Zealand Dream11 Team, Hagley Oval,?Christchurch Pitch Report | Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2023

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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: In what promises to be a really entertaining and compelling encounter, Pakistan led by Babar Azam are set to take on Michael Bracewell led New Zealand in the fourth T20 International match of the five match series at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. The match will take place on 25th April and it will commence at 8:00pm IST.



In the previous encounter, Kiwi batter Mark Chapman played an unbeaten knock of 87 runs and led a second string New Zealand team to a shocking victory by seven wickets against Pakistan in the third T20i in Rawalpindi on Sunday. The Southpaw scored 87 runs in just 42 balls and helped his side chase the target of 179 runs in 18.2 overs against a really good Pakistan bowling unit, silencing a packed crowd of 16,000 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Skipper Babar Azam (37 runs) and Shadab Khan (41 runs) helped the home side post a total of 178-4 on the board but the Shaheens bowling unit failed to defend the score as Kiwis leveled the five match series 1-1.



The fourth and the penultimate T20i will take place at Lahore and both the teams will be looking to showcase their best possible performance in the fourth game and head into the fifth T20i on a winning note.



The penultimate game will be particularly more important for the Men in Green as this series against New Zealand is acting as preparatory ground for the 2024 T20 World Cup and the best performers will be chosen in the squad for this year's mega event.



Talking about the playing 11 of the home side, some changes have to be made if the Babar Azam led team want to win the fourth T20i.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistans-strongest-playing-11-for-the-4th-t-20-i-against-new-zealand">Pakistan's Strongest playing 11 for the 4th T20I against New Zealand</h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="openers-babar-azam-captain-and-saim-ayub">Openers - Babar Azam (Captain) and Saim Ayub</h4>



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The duo of skipper Babar Azam and Saim Ayub are expected to continue opening the inning for the Shaheens in the fourth match as well. Both of them played really good innings against the visitors in the 3rd T20i and even got involved in a partnership of 55 runs in 38 balls for the opening wicket. The opening duo have played many match winning innings together for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL and expect them to do the same for the National Team as well.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="middle-order-fakhar-zaman-haseebullah-khan-wk-and-irfan-khan-niazi">Middle Order- Fakhar Zaman, Haseebullah Khan (WK) and Irfan Khan Niazi</h4>



Fakhar Zaman didn't get a chance to play in the first two games of the series but he is anticipated to play in the penultimate T20i in place of Usman Khan. Usman has failed to replicate his PSL 2024 form in International Cricket for the Men in Green. In the 2nd T20i, the 28 year old managed to score just seven runs in six balls as Ish Sodhi clean bowled him with a beautiful delivery. In the third match, Usman scored just five runs in seven balls and got dismissed once off the bowling of Ish Sodhi. Fakhar didn't play in the first two games in order to give Usman a chance to prove his worth but after seeing his poor performances with the bat, the team management will be tempted to include Fakhar instead of Usman in the playing 11.



Mohammad Rizwan got injured while batting in the third T20i against the Kiwis and the injury forced him to retire hurt. Haseebullah Khan was recently included in the squad for the New Zealand series as an injury replacement for Azam Khan and post the injury of Rizwan, the 21 year old Haseebullah is expected to replace Rizwan in the playing 11 and don the gloves against the Kiwis. He made his T20i debut earlier this year in January against New Zealand but didn't get a chance to bat. In domestic T20 Cricket, the Peshawar Zalmi batter has scored 481 runs in 28 games at a not so impressive strike rate of 122.08. But he has the potential to succeed at the highest level of the game and it remains to be seen how well he performs in the fourth game if he gets selected.



Irfan Khan Niazi will come out to bat at number five and he has had a good start to his T20 International career having scored 18*runs and 30 runs in the second and the third T20i's respectively. He is known for his hard hitting abilities and he would like to play yet another useful knock for his side in the penultimate T20i against the Kiwis.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="all-rounders-iftikhar-ahmed-and-shadab-khan">All Rounders- Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan</h4>



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The duo of Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed are anticipated to handle the All - Rounder department yet again for the fourth T20i against the Kiwis. Shadab Khan has had a decent series so far picking up two wickets in two games and even played a crucial knock of 41 runs in 20 balls at a strike rate of 205.00. The 25 year old will be crucial in the home side?s hopes of winning the five match series against New Zealand.



Iftikhar Ahmed on the other hand hasn't received any chance so far to prove his worth to his side in the current series. He didn't get a chance to bat in the previous two games but he got a chance to bowl in the last game but he failed to do much with the ball as he gave away 16 runs in his two overs and failed to pick up a wicket. However, Iftikhar is a really good player and will be anticipated to play a key role with both the bat and the ball in the penultimate T20i.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="bowlers-mohammad-amir-abrar-ahmed-naseem-shah-and-abbas-afridi">Bowlers - Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi.</h4>



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Shaheen Shah Afridi didn't have a good game with the bowl in the third T20i as he gave away 37 runs in 3.2 overs without picking up a wicket at an economy rate of 11.10. The team management will be looking to give some rest to Afridi for the fourth game and bring in Mohammad Amir in his place. Amir took two wickets in the second T20i but he was benched in favor of Abbas Afridi. He is anticipated to play in the next game and the 30 year old would be looking to once again play a key role and help his side win the fourth T20i.



Abrar Ahmed will be handling the spin bowling duties alongside Shadab Khan. He picked up two wickets in the second T20i but didn't get a chance to bowl in the third game. Captain Babar will be looking towards Abrar to get those crucial breakthroughs with the ball in the penultimate game of the series.



Naseem Shah made his much awaited return from injury recently and while he has picked up two wickets in three games so far, his economy has been a point of concern and he would like to bowl economically in the fourth match of the series.



Abbas Afridi was given a chance to play in place of Mohammad Amir in the previous game and he impressed with the bowl as he picked up two scalps in three overs. He is in good form and would like to trouble the Kiwi batters once again with the ball and his wicket taking abilities.



READ:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-nz-joke-of-the-year-fans-troll-shaheen-afridi-as-he-calls-mohammad-rizwan-bradman-of-t20-cricket/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-nz-joke-of-the-year-fans-troll-shaheen-afridi-as-he-calls-mohammad-rizwan-bradman-of-t20-cricket/"> ?Joke of the year? Fans troll Shaheen Afridi as he calls Mohammad Rizwan Bradman of T20 cricket</a>

PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Pakistan's Strongest playing 11 for the 4th T20I against New Zealand

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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Top order batters Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan are being considered to bat at number three for the Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team following Mohammad Rizwan?s injury and the management wants to try Rizwan at the number four position.



According to a news report from Geo News, the majority of the team management members want Rizwan's batting position to be changed. But, skipper Babar is not in favor of this decision as he wants the 31 year old to open the inning with him if Saim Ayub fails to deliver at the top of the batting order.



Sources have also revealed that Mohammad Rizwan is not pleased with the decision of changing his batting position since he wants to open the innings for the Shaheens, a position in which he has thrived.



Fakhar Zaman has not featured in the New Zealand series yet but he is likely to play in the 4th and the 5th T20i?s due to Rizwan's injury. Usman Khan on the other hand has scored just 12 runs in two innings so far and has failed to live up to expectations.



Mohammad Rizwan is likely to miss the remainder of the ongoing New Zealand series due to a hamstring injury he suffered while batting during the third T20I. The Men in Green's team management is likely to make a decision on Mohammad Rizwan's availability today post the evaluation of his medical reports.



It's worth noting that Michale Bracewell?s New Zealand made a strong comeback in the five match T20 International series thanks to a brilliant knock from Mark Chapman who led his side to a win in the third T20i on Sunday.



The series is currently level at 1-1 with the two remaining matches scheduled to be played in the city of Lahore on 25th and 27th April respectively.



Post the conclusion of the New Zealand series, the Shaheens will play three T20 International games against Ireland and four against 2022 T20 World Cup winners England ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/clouds-looming-over-pakistani-star-pacer-haris-raufs-selection-in-the-t20-world-cup-2024/">Clouds looming over Pakistani star pacer Haris Rauf?s selection in the T20 World Cup 2024</a>



Source:<a href="https://www.geosuper.tv/"> geosuper.Tv</a>

Fakhar or Usman? Who will bat at number three after Rizwan's injury | PAK vs NZ 4th T20I

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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: With the series hung in balance, the home side Pakistan and visitors New Zealand will square off against each other in the 4th T20I of the series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The match is scheduled to start from 08:00 PM PKT (07:30 PM IST) on April 25. 



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Gaddafi Stadium has hosted three matches against New Zealand in 2023 where Pakistan won the first two games and New Zealand won the third. If you bat first, you win the game and it has been a trend there in the T20 internationals.



It is Home ground to Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi, and these two along with Shadab Khan are the top three bowlers in terms of most wickets in T20I format. Apart from Haris Rauf, who is unavailable for the series, both Shaheen and Shadab are most likely to feature in the playing 11 for the 4th T20I.



The teams have landed Lahore for the 4th and 5th T20I and these two matches will be the deciders of the series. While underdogs New Zealand bounced back stronger in the third T20I after the humiliating loss in the first T20I, Pakistan would like to regain their dominance over this third-string visitors' side.



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The first T20I of the series was washed away by rain. Pakistan dominated in the low-scoring second T20I and New Zealand made a comeback in the 3rd match by chasing 179 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With a 1-1 scoreline, the last two matches will play a huge role in deciding the winners.



Below are the Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report, Head To Head, T20I Stats &amp; Records, and Lahore Weather Forecast:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-pitch-report">Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report</h2>



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With an average of just over 7 runs per over, Gaddafi Stadium is well-known for its flat wickets, which have a dry, belter surface that benefits hitters more than bowlers. The past five T20I matches played here have an average first-inning score of 183. Regarding the Pacers, they tend to let up a lot of runs, while in the second part of the game, the spinners will be in the lead.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-t-20-i-stats">Gaddafi Stadium T20I Stats:</h2>



Matches Played:-?21



Matches won batting first:-?12 (57.14%)



Matches won Batting Second:-?9 (42.85%)



Highest Score:-?209/3 (England)



Lowest Score:-?94/10 (New Zealand)



Average Score:?175



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-head-to-head-in-t-20-is">PAK vs NZ Head-to-head in T20Is</h2>



Matches Played- 42



PAK Won- 22



NZ won- 18



No Result- 2



Highest Total- 192/4 (Pakistan)



Lowest Total- 94 (New Zealand)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-lahore-weather-forecast">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Weather Forecast:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/lahore-weather.png" alt="PAK vs NZ Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report, Head To Head, T20I Stats &amp; Records, Lahore Weather Forecast" class="wp-image-133339" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs NZ Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Weather Forecast</figcaption></figure>



As per<a href="https://weather.com/en-IN/weather/hourbyhour/l/600747e08521c7c7642ee7d2c87ee6e6b126ea4048677df1c2367181527dd1ed"> weather.com</a>, The weather in Lahore will be sunny in the day and cloudy at night. Again expect the ball talking to the air as the weather is expected to be overcast. However, there is no chance of rain during the match at Gaddafi Stadium. The temperature in Lahore is expected to be around 37? Celsius, and the humidity will be about 20% during the day, whereas at night, the temperature will go down to 30? C, and humidity might rise a bit.



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2024-points-table-after-csk-vs-lsg-april-24-teams-standings-after-chennai-super-kings-vs-lucknow-super-giants/">IPL 2024 Points Table after CSK vs LSG [April 24]: Team?s Standings after Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants</a>

PAK vs NZ Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report, Head To Head, T20I Stats &amp; Records, Lahore Weather Forecast

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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Home team Pakistan will be all set to lock horns against the visitors New Zealand in the 4th T20I of New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024 on April 25. The last two T20I are scheduled to be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and this post reads PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Probable Playing 11, Dream11 Team, Gaddafi Stadium Stats and Pitch Report, and Full Squads



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The series is hanging in balance are three matches being played in this T20I series. After the first match getting washed away by rain and a wet outfield, Pakistan handed a humiliating loss to New Zealand in the second T20I. Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir were the star bowlers for Pakistan in that match.



In the third match, New Zealand managed to turn the table and this time, they chased a big 179-run target very efficiently against one of the best bowling attacks in the globe. Bowling first, the Blackcaps were decent with the ball where they picked up wickets in regular intervals restricting Pakistan to 178 runs. Shadab Khan's quickfire was the key-attracter from Pakistan's innings.



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In response, all the players from New Zealand added value in the chase and Mark Chapman was the standout performer for them. His classy not-out 87 off just 42 balls paved the path for New Zealand's victory in the third T20I.



Now, Let?s take a brief look at PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Probable Playing 11, Dream11 Team, Gaddafi Stadium Stats and Pitch Report:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-overview">PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Overview</h2>



Series/Tour:&nbsp;New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024



Match:?PAK vs NZ 4th T20I



Day/Date:?Thursday/April 25, 2024



Venue:?Gaddafi Stadium



Time:?07:30 PM PKT (08:00 PM IST)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-full-squad">PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Full Squad</h2>



Pakistan Squad:?Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan(w), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Fakhar Zaman, Usama Mir, Azam Khan, Zaman Khan.



New Zealand Squad:?Michael Bracewell(c), Mark Chapman, Tim Seifert(w), Tom Blundell, Josh Clarkson, Tim Robinson, Ben Lister, Jacob Duffy, James Neesham, Ben Sears, William ORourke, Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Dean Foxcroft, Cole McConchie



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-probable-playing-11">PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Probable Playing11</h2>



Pakistan?s Playing 11:?Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan (wk), Irfan Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed



New Zealand?s Playing 11:?Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell (c), Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-top-4-fantasy-picks">PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Top 4 Fantasy Picks</h2>



Mark Chapman- He must be a goto pick keeping his current form in mind. He scored a match-winning 87* in the third T20I and he is expected to do more damage to the ball.



Saim Ayub- Saim Ayub is one of the most skillful T20I batters for Pakistan and on his day, he can make the opposition hopeless in any given circumstances. His recent form in the 3rd T20I showed a glimpse of what he is capable of.



Shadab Khan- Shadab Khan is one of the kind of all-rounders you want in your fantasy team who bats well, bowls well, and is excellent on the field. He is also expected to perform in Lahore.



Ish Sodhi- This right-arm leg-spinner has caused problems for Pakistan even on flat decks. His numbers against Pakistan are superb and he can be the man for New Zealand in the 4th T20I.



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Wicketkeeper:&nbsp;Tim Seifert



Batters:?Saim Ayub, Mark Chapman, Irfan Khan, Babar Azam



All-Rounders:?<a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/11186/shadab-khan">Shabad Khan</a>, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell



Bowlers:?Shaheen Shah Afridi, Ish Sodhi, Naseem Shah



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="dream-11-team-captain-and-vice-captain">Dream11 Team Captain and Vice-Captain</h4>



Captain:?Saim Ayub or Babar Azam (If PAK bats first), Tim Seifert or Mark Chapman (If NZ bats first)



Vice-Captain:?<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaheen_Afridi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shaheen Shah Afridi</a>?or James Neesham



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-t-20-i-stats">Gaddafi Stadium T20I Stats:</h2>



Matches Played:-&nbsp;21



Matches won batting first:-&nbsp;12 (57.14%)



Matches won Batting Second:-&nbsp;9 (42.85%)



Highest Score:-&nbsp;209/3 (<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/">England</a>)



Lowest Score:-&nbsp;94/10 (New Zealand)



Average Score:?175



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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Probable Playing 11, Dream11 Team, Gaddafi Stadium Stats and Pitch Report, and Full Squads

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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: The ongoing Pakistan vs New Zealand five-game T20I series is nicely poised with the scoreline of 1-1 after three matches. The two sides will lock horns for the 4th T20I at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore on April 25. The fixture, PAK vs NZ, will begin at 8:00 PM IST.



The first game of the PAK vs NZ T20I series was washed out due to incessant rain in Rawalpindi, a few days ago. Though the opening fixture of the series couldn't produce a result, the forecast for the remainder of the five-match series was promising.



Pakistan and New Zealand met for the second T20I, and the home side emerged triumphant by seven wickets. The Pakistanis showcased their comprehensive abilities in the game to topple the Kiwis.



However, to everyone's surprise, New Zealand made a turn-around in the third game to ground the flying Pakistan. The second string New Zealand, touring Pakistan, handed a seven-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I to level the T20I series 1-1.



Pakistan and New Zealand will now cross swords at the Gadaffi Stadium in the upcoming 4th T20I of the five-match series. The fixture is of utmost importance as the series is currently levelled at 1-1 and this game could turn out to be an epic clash.



The hosts are likely to have a few changes in their playing11 for the PAK vs NZ 4th T20I, which will be discussed in the next section.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs NZ: Pakistan's Likely Playing11 for 4th T20I against New Zealand</h2>



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In a setback, Pakistan will miss wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan, who has suffered a hamstring injury. Rizwan has already been ruled out for the remainder of the PAK vs NZ T20I series. Usman Khan is all set to take over the wicketkeeping duties from Rizwan for the next two T20Is.



Furthermore, Irfan Khan Niazi is also not available for the selection for the last two T20Is. 



Fakhar Zaman and Imad Wasim are likely to make a comeback into Pakistan's T20I side. While Fakhar Zaman will replace Mohammad Rizwan, Imad Wasim will cover for Irfan Khan Niazi.



In another change in Pakistan's playing11, Usama Mir is likely to replace Abrar Ahmed in the playing11.



Below is Pakistan's likely playing11 for 4th T20I against New Zealand:



Pakistan's Playing11: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (C), Usman Khan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed/Usama Mir



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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Mohammad Rizwan OUT, Fakhar Zaman IN, Pakistan's Likely Playing11 for 4th T20I against New Zealand

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a T20 league operated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Inaugurated back in 2007, the tournament is one of the biggest and the wealthiest among franchise-level cricket tournaments. It is a double-round-robin tournament comprising 10 teams representing either states or cities of India.
The IPL is widely regarded as one of the greatest platforms for emerging players, whether from India or other countries around the world. Scouting several big, talented players, the league has seen many promising players enter the role of skipper. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s a list of the five youngest captains in IPL history:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Virat Kohli (22 years 4 months and 6 days)</h3>
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli is the youngest-ever captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He stepped in as the captain for RCB in 2011, replacing injured Daniel Vettori for three games. 
As the captain, Kohli’s leadership was marked by his intense commitment to fitness, work ethic, and aggressive approach to the game. In 2021, Kohli decided to step down as RCB’s captain after the IPL season, citing the need for a new phase in his career. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Steve Smith (22 years 11 months and 9 days)</h3>
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Steve Smith took the Pune Warriors India captaincy from Sourav Ganguly (Image Credit: gettyimages)
Australian legendary batter Steve Smith, one of the most accomplished cricketers of the current generation, is next on our list of the youngest IPL captains. He turned in as the stand-in captain for Pune Warriors India, replacing veteran Indian skipper <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sourav_Ganguly">Sourav Ganguly</a>, who rested himself in 2011. Despite his young age, his calmness and perseverance in decision-making on the field set him apart, particularly in high-pressure situations.
Steve Smith also turned the captain for Australia in several matches of the 2015 World Cup, as he led them to wins on multiple occasions. Smith also led Australia in the 2019 Cricket World Cup as well as the 2017 Champions Trophy. 
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Shreyas Iyer (23 years 3 months and 21 days)</h3>
Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer stepped into the captaincy role after Gautam Gambhir stepped down from the post-midseason in 2018. Under his leadership, DC underwent a remarkable transformation, rising from the lower ranks of the tournament to become one of the most competitive teams.
Having started his leadership role in 2018, he went on to be a superstar with the Kolkata Knight Riders, this time not replacing but reuniting with Gautam Gambhir as captain and mentor. Iyer won the IPL title as the skipper with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. 
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Suresh Raina (23 years 3 months and 22 days)</h3>
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Former Indian batting all-rounder Suresh Raina led his favourite franchise, Chennai Super Kings, in MS Dhoni’s absence in the year 2008. Raina was largely known for his upfront skills with the bat as well as his electrifying efforts on the field. However, relatively young Raina captained the likes of great Matthew Hayden, Michael Hussey, and Muralitharan with immense motivation and contributed to CSK’s growing competitive edge as they made it to the finals in the inaugural season. 
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Rishabh Pant (23 years 6 months and 6 days)</h3>
Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was named the captain of Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the 2021 season after the former skipper Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the season owing to injury. Despite being new to a leadership role, Pant stepped up with sheer confidence and showed great maturity on the field. Pant’s natural energy and unique stance on the field helped the team get back their morale, though owing to some unforeseen situations Pant doesn’t have a very impressive record as a skipper.
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Here is a list of the youngest among the IPL captains.

Scouting several big, talented players, the league has seen many promising players enter the role of skipper at a very young age, as they went on to lead several senior players under their leadership.

IPL, in its history, has seen several legendary young players who have stepped in as captains of their franchise. Here is a list of the youngest among the IPL captains.

Five youngest captains in IPL history ft. Rishabh Pant

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Elite Indian All-Rounder Hardik Pandya was once considered as the front runner to become the next captain of Team India. He was leading the team in T20 Internationals in the absence of Rohit Sharma who was busy preparing for tha 2023 ODI World Cup. Many thought that Junior Pandya will replace Rohit as the captain in limited overs formats. 
However, ever since Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the new head coach of the Men in Blue, things have gone all wrong for Pandya. Suryakumar Yadav was given the T20 captaincy duties, which was a complete gamble. Moreover, the 31-year-old was not even considered for the role of the vice-captain. 
He was the Vice-captain in the T20 World Cup of 2024 but, he was stripped off that role too. The Mumbai Indians skipper was not even considered for the role of the Vice-captain in the five-match T20 International series versus England. Instead, spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel became the vice-captain of the team.The Men in Blue didn't appoint a deputy in the T20 International series versus South Africa and Bangladesh. 
Nobody has a clear answer to the question of why Pandya was not considered for the Vice-captaincy role. Former Indian Wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik also has no idea about it and he said, "I really don't know. I don't have a clue about why he was removed from the Vice-captaincy position. I don't see any reason. He (Hardik) has done well and he has also proven himself to be a good leader."
<h2>Hardik Pandya's record as the captain of Team India</h2>
Under the leadership of Hardik, the Indian Team have taken part in 16 T20 International matches, securing wins in 11 matches out of those 16 contests. Out of four T20 International series, Hardik helped the Indian team win three. 
<h3>What's the reason behind Hardik's removal as the captain of Team India? </h3>
Meanwhile, according to the news reports of Indian media, the fitness concerns of the 31-year-old was the main reason behind his removal as the captain of the Indian Cricket Team. He has a tendency of getting injured midway through an ICC tournament and then he will directly regain fitness in order to participate in the IPL. 
This didn't go down well with Gambhir and the selectors and this is the main reason why he was stripped off his captaincy duties. The player is currently participating in the T20 International series versus England and he will be playing in the ODI series too. 
He's a part of the Champions Trophy squad of Team India and his good form with both bat &amp; ball will be crucial in the success of the Rohit Sharma-led team in the marquee ICC event of this year. 
The 2013 Champions Trophy winners will be a part of Group - A alongside Fierce-Rivals Pakistan, Asian-Rivals Bangladesh, and Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand. They will be kicking off their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign versus Bangladesh in Dubai.
<h4>Champions Trophy 2025 squad of Team India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Axar Patel, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav.</h4>
Do Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/-pakistan-darr-gaya-pcb-attacked-as-they-are-yet-to-announce-icc-champions-trophy-2025-squad-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> "Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad</a>

Hardik Pandya took India home at the end, India vs Bangladesh, 1st T20i | Image: AFP/Getty Images

Hardik Pandya, once considered as the main contender to lead Team India is not even struggling to get the Vice-captaincy duties of the National Team

Hardik Pandya was considered as the main contender to lead Team India but the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the head coach has made the situation complicated for the Indian All-Rounder

Why was Hardik Pandya removed as the captain of Team India despite having an excellent record

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Prithvi Shaw did not find any takers as the Mumbai batter went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. Prithvi, who had a base price of Rs 75 lakh in the auction, was released by Delhi Capitals but he did not attract any bids from the ten franchises.
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has said that Prithvi Shaw is misunderstood in many ways but needed a 'jolt' in the form of the IPL 2025 Auction snub. Shaw has been part of the Delhi franchise since returning as the U-19 World Cup winning captain in 2018 and was bought for 1.2 Crores. Ahead of the 2022 auction, the Mumbai batter was retained by DC for Rs. 7.5 Crore but the past few seasons hasn't been great for the 25-year-old.
Speaking to Sports Today, Jindal said that Shaw is a great kid but needed a jolt to get up from his slumber. The DC co-owner feels that Shaw needs to work hard, get back the love of the game and get disciplined. Jindal ended by saying he hopes the Mumbai batter can return back to his best form
Delhi has backed Prithvi Shaw a lot. DC had hoped that he is a powerplay player and would hit 6 boundaries in one over. And he did that too. He hit Shivam Mavi for 6 fours in an over. He had a lot of potential and DC backed him to the hilt. We always thought that if Shaw manages to score, we will win. And we gave him a lot of chances," Kaif told on Jio Cinema.

Prithvi got a lot of chances and teams have now finally moved on, and it is a matter of embarrassment that he did not get a bid for Rs 75 lakh. Maybe now, he finally goes back to basics. Someone like Sarfaraz Khan got into the national team by scoring lots and lots of runs," he concluded.
In the 79 matches he has played, Shaw has scored 1892 runs at an average of 23.95 and a strike-rate of 147.47. He also scored 14 fifties during this time.
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Prithvi shaw is just 25 and has lot of cricket left inside him ,the thing he need that to focus on his fitness and batting weakness. 
If the things goes well, not the next year but shaw will probably get chance to play in IPL this year too,if any team needs replacement for player ,he might be a good to get that place.

Prithvi Shaw Can Might Have Chance To Play IPL this Year ? | TATA IPL 2025

Prithvi Shaw After a successful start of his career getting set back and set back ,but the things is not over yet , Prithvi can be have to focus his fitness,the improved fitness can solve many things for him.

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The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the Match 14 of International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 on Tuesday, January 21.
MI Emirates got off to a strong start when they were asked to bat first, with openers Muhammad Waseem (38) and Kusal Perera making a strong stand at the top. The Sri Lankan Perera was the first to leave for 23 soon before the powerplay ended, following a 42-run partnership between the two players. Tom Banton entered, and he and Waseem made sure the MI Emirates maintained the run rate.
Banton was out for nine around the halfway point of the innings, while Waseem was out for 38 shortly after. Kieron Pollard replaced skipper Nicholas Pooran, but the seasoned right-hander struggled to get going and was eventually sent out for five by Ali Khan. With just over 6 overs remaining, the score was at 102/4.
Following Dan Mousley's dismissal for six, Romario Shepherd joined his skipper for the innings' last stretch. Jason Holder made a solid 49, but Pooran, who was hitting it cleanly, was almost at his half-century before he fell.
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Shepherd was given more attention in the last few overs as a result. In order to end with an undefeated 38 from 13 deliveries, the powerful right-hander then moved through the gears and hammered three maximums and four boundaries. After slowing down for a few overs in the middle, the MI Emirates eventually reached 186/6.

In second inning with openers Kyle Mayers and Andries Gous attacking the MI Emirates bowlers, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders got off to a fast start. Before Dan Mousley ran him out with a brilliant bit of fielding, Mayers, who hit three sixes, scored 22 off 14 deliveries.
 
The MI Emirates seized control after that, finishing a 39-run partnership in the fourth over in second inning.
Following Joe Clarke's dismissal by Akeal Hosein for three, Romario Shepherd took out Michael-Kyle Pepper for five and Alishan Sharafu for four. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were 56/4 at the conclusion of a thrilling Powerplay.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were further put under pressure after Waqar Salamkheil dismissed Laurie Evans for seven and Zahoor Khan caught Gous in the deep for thirty-four. Hopes of a recovery were raised when Sunil Narine and Andre Russell were called to the middle and embarked on a half-century stand.
But Narine was caught at cover for 13 in the 18th over, and David Willey was dismissed by Fazalhaq Farooqi in the 19th. The MI Emirates won easily, and Russell, who was still undefeated at 37 from 23 deliveries, was unable to lead his team across the finish line.

players like Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran, the MI Emirates were able to close the gap on the top team to just two points.
Alzarri Joseph and Shepherd each took two wickets to thwart the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' chase, while four of the MI Emirates' bowlers were in excellent form that evening.
In the whole match Romario Shepherd was the centre of attraction for the crowd with his bowling and batting, although the show was lasser but effective for MI Emirates to build pressure on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs
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MI Emirates 186/6 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 49, Romario Shepherd 38 not out, Muhammad Waseem 38, Jason Holder 2 for 38, Ali Khan 2 for 58)

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/9 in 20 overs (Andre Russell 37 not out, Andries Gous 34, Romario Shepherd 2/14, Alzarri Joseph 2/33, Waqar Salamkheil 1/13)

Player of the Match: Romario Shepherd

MI Emirates Beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Pooran And Shepherd Shines

In ILT 2025 mi Emirates beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs ,in this match Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran SHines with bat,where Shepherd done a good bowling too.

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Romario Shepherd representing MI Emirates (MIE) Shepherd inning against pacer Ali Khan, hitting 6,4,4,6,6 to help his side to 186/6. He eventually finished with 38 off just 13 deliveries, with four fours and three sixes punctuating his innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be delighted to know that their latest recruit, Romario Shepherd, has smashed 26 off the final five deliveries of the final over against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the International T20 (ILT20) in Abu Dhabi on January 21 (Tuesday).

With MI Emirates batting first, Shepherd entered the scene with his team in need of a strong finish. Facing Ali Khan in the last over, the hard-hitting all-rounder smashed an astonishing 26 runs off the final five balls. His innings was a clinic in clean, fearless striking:
The buzz around Romario Shepherd’s IPL prospects has intensified following his stellar performance. With RCB already eyeing impactful players for IPL 2025, Shepherd’s display of brute force and death-over mastery aligns perfectly with the team’s needs. His ability to turn games around in a matter of deliveries makes him a prime contender for the upcoming season.
Shepherd Could be X factor for RCB for lifting the IPL trophy With his batting and bowling and finishing the game at end. 

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Although, earlier Shepherd have some good records in ipl while playing with other team like MUMBAI INDIANS, LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS and HYDERABAD too.
RCB secured his services in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction for his base price of INR 1.5 crore.

RCB's Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries against Abu dhabi Knight Riders

Romario Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries in ILT against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders,while shepherd performance pump the MI Emirates to victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders