Tri Nation Series 2025 Final: PAK vs NZ Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket, Head to Head

On Thursday, February 14, Pakistan and New Zealand will play the final of the Tri-Nation Series in Karachi's National Stadium. In the tri-series curtain-raiser, the two teams faced off against one another. Both of the Kiwi openers were removed in eight overs after choosing to bat first, but Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson's elegant half-centuries helped to steady the ship. The rest of the innings appeared bleak for the tourists after the latter was dismissed on 81. Even though Shaheen Shah Afridi took three wickets, New Zealand managed to reach 330 thanks to a blitzkrieg from Glenn Phillips, which was sufficient for victory.

In the meantime, Mitchell Santner's BlackCaps have played a fantastic style of cricket. They quickly advanced to the final after defeating South Africa by six wickets and Pakistan by 78 runs, respectively. The visitors will be eager to win this series and carry the same confidence into the important Champions Trophy, which starts in just one week. 

PAK vs NZ Match Details:

National Stadium Pitch Report:

It is anticipated that the National Stadium in Karachi will offer favourable batting conditions. Early in the game, fast bowlers might find some movement, but as the game goes on, batting will get easier. The pitch, which is renowned for having a level surface, lets batters play freely. As the ball ages, spinners may receive some help, but a big turn is unlikely. If a captain wins the toss, they can choose to bat first.

Head to Head:

PAK vs NZ Predicted Playing XI:

Pakistan Probable XI: Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), and Fakhar Zaman.

New Zealand Probable XI: Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, and William O'Rourke.

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