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The highly anticipated Pakistan Tri-Nation Series Final is set to take place at National Stadium, Karachi, where New Zealand and Pakistan will battle for the title. New Zealand have dominated the tournament with back-to-back wins, while Pakistan, despite a rocky start, have shown resilience with a strong comeback against South Africa. With momentum on New Zealand’s side and home advantage favoring Pakistan, this final promises an exciting contest between two top teams.
MATCH DETAILS
| Match | Pakistan vs New Zealand, Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 2nd February 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Live Streaming | Official Broadcasters & Streaming Platforms |
TEAM PREVIEWS
New Zealand Preview
New Zealand have been the standout team in the tournament, winning both their matches convincingly. They outplayed Pakistan in their opening encounter, securing a 78-run victory, and followed it up with a commanding win against South Africa by six wickets.
Kane Williamson has been the pillar of strength in their batting lineup, scoring 191 runs in two games, including a century and a fifty. Devon Conway stepped up impressively with 97 runs against South Africa, while Glenn Phillips remains a destructive finisher. Daryl Mitchell has provided stability in the middle order, accumulating 91 runs at a solid strike rate.
On the bowling front, Matt Henry has been their best performer, scalping five wickets at an economy of 5.64. Spinners Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell have played crucial roles, picking up six wickets combined. William O’Rourke has been a handy wicket-taker, providing breakthroughs at key moments.
Key Players: Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry
Predicted Playing XI:
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William O’Rourke
Pakistan Preview
Pakistan had a rough start in the tournament, losing their opening match to New Zealand, but bounced back with a stunning chase against South Africa, where they chased 355 runs with one over to spare. With the final being played on home soil, Pakistan will be eager to take revenge and claim the title.
Fakhar Zaman has been a crucial asset at the top, scoring 125 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 129. Salman Agha was the standout performer against South Africa, smashing 134 runs off 103 balls. Mohammad Rizwan played a match-winning 122-run knock, bringing much-needed stability to the middle order.
Their bowling attack has had some ups and downs, but Shaheen Afridi has been the leader, taking five wickets at an economy of 7.70. Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah have shown promise, while Haris Rauf is expected to replace Hasnain to strengthen the attack.
Key Players: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi
Predicted Playing XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain/ Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
FANTASY TEAM XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | Batter (C) |
| Fakhar Zaman | Batter (VC) |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Wicketkeeper |
| Devon Conway | Batter |
| Salman Agha | All-rounder |
| Glenn Phillips | All-rounder |
| Daryl Mitchell | All-rounder |
| Shaheen Afridi | Bowler |
| Matt Henry | Bowler |
| Naseem Shah | Bowler |
| Mitchell Santner | Bowler |
PITCH REPORT
The National Stadium, Karachi provides a balanced surface but slightly favors pacers in the initial overs. Seamers get movement early on, while spinners come into play as the match progresses. Batsmen can score freely once they settle in, making shot selection crucial.
- Average first innings score: 244
- Highest total recorded: 374/4 (India vs Hong Kong, 2008)
- Ideal score for batting first: 280-300
Toss Prediction: To Bat
Since this is a final, both teams may prefer to bat first, post a challenging total, and put pressure on the opposition.
MATCH PREDICTION
New Zealand have been the most consistent side in the tournament and have already defeated Pakistan once. However, Pakistan’s home advantage and recent batting form make them a strong contender. With both teams having well-balanced lineups, this final is set to be a close contest.
However, based on recent form, New Zealand hold a slight edge with a 60-40 chance of winning.
Prediction: New Zealand to win the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series Final.
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