New Zealand vs Pakistan Preview: Team News & Prediction | 5th T20 International

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New Zealand sealed the series in game four and now look to put a rubber stamp on things against Pakistan in Wellington.

Date/Time: Tuesday March 25th 2025: USA PT – 11:15pm / Wednesday March 26th 2025: USA ET – 2:15am / UK – 6:15am

Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand

Weather: Sunny with light winds and temperatures just under 20c.

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Willow TV 

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / US – Willow TV

New Zealand Betting Analysis

Right-arm pacer Jacob Duffy has been by far the top performing bowler across this series going into the final match. The 30-year-old boasts 11 wickets to his name over the course of the past four games, three more than the second-highest wicket-taker (Pakistan's Haris Rauf). With that in mind, a stake on Duffy via the 'Bowler Milestones' market to add another 2+ wickets to his collection here has to be favoured.

Pakistan Betting Analysis

Pakistan's batters have consistently disappointed in New Zealand and are the main reason as to why this final T20i has been rendered a dead rubber. With that ball however, Haris Rauf has done his very best to keep Pakistan in contention. The right-arm quick averages two wickets per game and has at least three wickets more to his name than any other teammate. Therefore, back Rauf to maintain that average with over 1.5 match wickets.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Expert Prediction

New Zealand are expected to continue outscoring Pakistan as they have throughout the majority of this series so far. They've been superior with the bat and more bowlers have performed for the Black Caps compared to Pakistan, who've been overly reliant on Rauf. It would be understandable if the tourists had an eye on future commitments with this series already decided and so it makes sensible to back New Zealand making it 4-1.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Tip: New Zealand to win