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New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the grand finale of the ODI tri-series at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, February 14.
New Zealand entered the final after defeating Pakistan by 78 runs in the series opener. Later, they stunned South Africa by six wickets in the second ODI. On the other hand, Pakistan defeated South Africa by six wickets in the third ODI to make it to the final.
It would be interesting to watch which side comes out on top between these two sides. While New Zealand are unbeaten, Pakistan suffered a defeat and bagged an exceptional win in the other game.
NZ vs PAK, Final Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan, Final
Time & Date: 2:30 PM IST, Friday, February 14
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
NZ vs PAK, Final Pitch Report
The Karachi surface is expected to assist batters comparatively. As seen in the previous ODI, a total of 700-plus runs were scored between Pakistan and South Africa. Bowlers need to toil hard to contain runs and pick timely wickets on this tough wicket.
NZ vs PAK, Final Probable XIs
New Zealand
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William ORourke.
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
NZ vs PAK, Final Match Winner Prediction
Match Winner: Pakistan
Pakistan and New Zealand have clashed against each other in the first ODI of the tri-series. Though New Zealand came out on top quite convincingly, toss played an important factor in that particular affair. That said, we can expect Men In Green to come out on top in this crucial encounter and win the trophy.
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