PAK vs NZ: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for 4th T20I

Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the 4th T20I of the series on Thursday. The visitors New Zealand bounced back and sealed a thrilling 4-run win in the 3rd T20I to remain alive in the series.

Match Details:

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 4th T20I

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Date & Time: April 20th, at 9:30 PM IST and 9:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

What is the pitch report for PAK vs NZ, 4th T20I?

It’s purely a batting-friendly wicket with the least assistance for the bowlers. We have witnessed many high-scoring games in this year’s PSL and expect a similar surface for this match. Bowling first is a good option.

Mickey Arthur catches up with the Pakistan players at the team hotel in Islamabad ????#PAKvNZ | #CricketMubarak pic.twitter.com/kztBiBdhUN

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 18, 2023

Recent form:

Pakistan: Lost Won Won Won Lost

New Zealand: Won Lost Lost Won Won

PAK vs NZ, 4th T20I Probable Winners:

Pakistan are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for PAK vs NZ, 4th T20I?

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi / Ihsanullah, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf,

New Zealand

Tom Latham (c & wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ben Lister

Injury Updates:

As of now the players are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.

Lahore ✈️ Islamabad ????

???? Travel diary as the #PAKvNZ action moves to the Rawalpindi leg ????#PAKvNZ | #CricketMubarak pic.twitter.com/FMVRYAXLsp

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 18, 2023

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for PAK vs NZ, 4th T20I?

Top Pick – Batter

Babar Azam was dismissed by a stunning diving catch from Rachin Ravindra in the 3rd T20I at Third Man for just one run. Overall 3 matches in this series, he has collected 111 runs including a century in the 2nd T20I.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

James Neesham showed his brilliance in all aspects of the game for New Zealand in this series. He held his nerves to defend 15 runs on the final over in the 3rd T20I. Overall in the last 3 matches, he has scored 26 runs and picked up 5 wickets.

Top Pick – Bowler

Matt Henry is the pick of the bowler for New Zealand in this series. The 31-year-old right-arm quick has picked up 6 wickets in 3 matches with the best figures of 3 for 32.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Tom Latham paced his innings well in the 3rd T20I and batted till the 17th over and ended up scoring 64 runs at a strike rate of 130.61. He averages 34.33 in this series.

X-Factor:

Iftikhar Ahmed bought back Pakistan into the game in the 3rd T20I by hitting big sixes. He failed to finish the game as he got dismissed for 60 runs in the final over.

The final-over finish and the atmosphere at Gaddafi Stadium – @JimmyNeesh speaks on New Zealand’s thrilling win in the third T20I ????️#PAKvNZ | #CricketMubarak pic.twitter.com/dx9cMGfEgS

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 18, 2023

What are the fantasy suggested teams for PAK vs NZ, 4th T20I?

1. Tom Latham, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Iftikhar Ahmed, James Neesham (vc), Rachin Ravindra, Shadab Khan, Matt Henry, Haris Rauf

2. Tom Latham (vc), Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Daryl Mitchell, Chad Bowes, Saim Ayub, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Shadab Khan, Matt Henry, Haris Rauf

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— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) April 18, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Pakistan shouldn’t get disappointed though they lost the 3rd T20I by the barest of margins. Iftikhar Ahmed’s late heroics almost won the game for them however James Neesham had other ideas, and as a result, they fall short by mere 4 runs. The openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan got departed early courtesy of a sensational fielding from the Kiwis. The amount of courage they have shown till the last moment was simply outstanding. Haris Rauf has become a regular wicket-taker for them as he has already 10 scalps to his name in this series. They want to seize the series without taking it to the decider.

New Zealand has come prepared well enough to beat Pakistan in the 3rd T20I and secured a nail-biting 4 runs win to open their account in the series. They know what they were doing this time and batted steadily to get to a score of 163 runs thanks to the captain’s innings from Tom Latham who scored a fighting half-century. The game took a lot of twists and turns in the end and they somehow survived a breathtaking knock from Iftikhar Ahmed. Full marks for their fielding as they converted half-chances which was the major reason for their win. They are still trailing by 2-1 in the series and must win this match to take it to the decider which is to be played on Monday.