PAK vs NZ T20I Series: Just a couple of days left when the visitors New Zealand will take on the hosts Pakistan in the shortest format of international cricket. The New Zealand tour of Pakistan is scheduled to have five games at two venues and Pakistan team management might ask curators for dry and flat surfaces keeping the World Cup preparation in mind.



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The T20 World Cup 2024 is also not too far away and ICC have also announced the schedule for the T20 World Cup which is all set to be played in the USA and West Indies. Pitches in the West Indies are also not known for assisting spinners much.



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PAK vs NZ T20I Series is set to be played at two venues. The first three matches are scheduled to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi and then the teams will move to Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium for the remainder of the series.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pitch-analysis-for-pak-vs-nz-t-20-i-series">Pitch Analysis For PAK vs NZ T20I Series</h2>



The five matches of the T20I series are set to be played at the two stadiums; Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium at Rawalpindi and Gaddafi Stadium at Lahore. Below is the detailed analysis of Rawalpindi and Lahore Pitches with stats and records.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="rawalpindi-cricket-stadium-rawalpindi">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</h3>



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Located in DKS Rawalpindi in the Punjab province of Pakistan, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been a historic venue in Pakistan Cricket. With a sitting capacity of 15,000, this stadium was established in 1992.



Up until now, the Rawalpindi Stadium has hosted five T20 international matches and four out of those have been won by the team chasing. Only Zimbabwe and New Zealand have played matches in this venue. 



The first T20I played here was Pakistan vs Zimbabwe in 2020 and the latest is New Zealand vs Pakistan in 2023. Over the course of time, it is pretty evident that the pitches here in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium become slower with each match. 



The well-balanced surface at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is well-known for its ability to accommodate both batsmen and spin bowlers throughout a match. Even if the pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses, it is still easy to bat for the wickets.



The new ball helps batters score quickly at the beginning of the game, especially in the powerplay overs. But as the game goes on, the surface tends to slow down, which gives spinners ideal circumstances to take advantage of with their spins and changes. However, the dew effect might materialize and benefit the pursuing team. 



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="rawalpindi-cricket-stadium-stats-and-records">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Stats and Records</h4>



Matches Played- 5 Team Won Batting First- 0 Team Won Bowling First- 4 Highest Score Batting First- 193/5 (Pak) Lowest Score Batting First- 129/9 (Zim) Highest Score Batting Second- 194/4 (NZ) Lowest Score Batting Second- 130/2 in 15.2 overs (PAK) Highest Successful Chase- 193/5 (PAK) vs 194/4 (NZ)



Score Below 140- 4 Score Between 141-180- 2 Score above 181- 2



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-lahore">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</h3>



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The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaddafi_Stadium">Gaddafi Stadium</a>, named after the Libyan leader, is situated in the old city of Lahore. It had a thorough renovation in 1995?1996 in preparation for the World Cup that year. Gaddafi Stadium can hold 27,000 spectators and was the site of the 1996 World Cup final.



Gaddafi Stadium has hosted 21 T20I till now and 12 times out of those 21, the team batting first have won the game. This shows that the pitch become slower in the second half of the innings.



Pakistan hosted Zimbabwe for the first time in Gaddafi Stadium where the host chased down 172 with ease but as the new trend is growing, batting second is a bit of a tough job at this venue. In the last 6 matches, the batting first side have won 5 games.



Due to their flat nature, the venue's fields are renowned for hosting run-feasts. Additionally, the wickets have solid bounce, which helps the slower bowlers later in the game and the quicks early in the contest.



Mostly, Gaddafi Stadium is a hitter's paradise. There is hardly much assistance for the bowlers on this flat surface. But as the game goes on, the surface does help the spinners a little bit, but the pacers have to battle their way out in Lahore.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-stats-and-records">Gaddafi Stadium Stats and Records</h4>



Matches Played- 21 Team Won Batting First- 12 Team Won Bowling First- 9 Highest Score Batting First- 209/3 (ENG) Lowest Score Batting First- 136/6 (BAN) Highest Score Batting Second- 177/4 (World XI) Lowest Score Batting Second- 94/10 (NZ) Highest Successful Chase- 175/3 (PAK) vs 176/8 (PAK)



Score Below 140- 6 Score Between 141-180- 30 Score above 181- 6



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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.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-4th-t-20-i-dream-11-prediction">PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Dream11 Prediction</h2>



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



<h6 class="wp-block-heading" id="gaddafi-stadium-pitch-report-click-here"><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-nz-gaddafi-stadium-pitch-report-head-to-head-t20i-stats-records-lahore-weather-forecast/">Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report- Click Here</a></h6>



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