NZ vs PAK Live Streaming, 3rd ODI: Cricket lovers are in for a treat as New Zealand and Pakistan get ready to face off in the third and final ODI of their action-packed series on Saturday, 05 April 2025.
The venue for this decider is the scenic Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, a ground known for hosting some of the most thrilling white-ball encounters in recent years. With the series hanging in the balance, both sides will look to go full throttle and clinch the finale.

The match begins at 03:30 AM IST, a slightly early start for Indian viewers but well worth the effort considering the stakes. After New Zealand dominated the T20I leg with a 4-1 series win, Pakistan made tactical shifts in the 50-over format, pushing the BlackCaps into a tight contest.
Now, with everything to play for, fans around the world are searching for ways to catch every moment live — from Babar Azam’s classy strokes to Daryl Mitchell’s all-round brilliance.
| Country | Channel | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| UK | TNT Sports | 10:00 PM (April 4) |
| Africa | SuperSport Cricket | 12:00 AM |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | 9:00 AM |
| Sri Lanka | Ten Cricket | 3:30 AM |
| New Zealand | TVNZ | 11:00 AM |
The weather at Mount Maunganui is expected to be cool and dry, with temperatures ranging between 19°C and 21°C, and 60–65% humidity with no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted game.
The Bay Oval pitch has proven to be batting-friendly in recent ODIs, with an average first-innings score of 234 runs. However, teams chasing have won 16 out of 30 matches played here, suggesting a slight advantage for the side bowling first. Expect fast outfields and even bounce, making it a venue that rewards positive strokeplay.
New Zealand will be relying on their middle-order stalwart Daryl Mitchell, who boasts a stellar ODI record, especially against Pakistan — averaging nearly 50 in 13 matches. With Michael Bracewell leading the charge as captain and a young but dynamic squad around him, the BlackCaps will be keen to defend their home turf.
Pakistan, under the calm leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, are not backing down. The return of experienced campaigners like Babar Azam and rising all-rounders such as Faheem Ashraf has added depth to the squad. Their bowling unit, powered by Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim Jr, looks fiery and ready to challenge New Zealand’s strong batting line-up.
Rhys Mariu, Nick Kelly, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell(c), Muhammad Abbas, Mitchell Hay(w), Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Will Young, Tim Seifert, Adithya Ashok
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Akif Javed, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Irfan Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali