Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd T20I: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, T20 Record & Stats

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Pakistan will look to extend the series lead when they host New Zealand in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Sunday (April 21).

After Rain played spoilsport in the series opener on Thursday (April 18), Babar Azam-led side registered a 7-wicket win over Michael Bracewell’s Blackcaps at the same venue on Saturday (April 20).

Shaheen Shah Afridi, who struck in the second ball of the abandoned 1st T20I, was once again the wrecker in chief as the pace spearhead claimed three wickets to help bundle out New Zealand to 92 all-out at the Pindi Stadium.

Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan also claimed two wickets each, while Naseem Shah was also in the wicket column with a solitary wicket as Mark Chapman top-scored for the Kiwis with 19.

Pakistan were pegged back early in the run-chase, but Mohammad Rizwan scored an unbeaten 45 off 34 balls to see the side home and helped the hosts take a 1-0 lead before the third T20I.

The two sides will meet once again in Rawalpindi before they head to Lahore for the final two matches in the series. This will be their fourth match at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, where New Zealand had won back in 2023, when they chased the highest total at the venue.

There were reports of the Rawalpindi leg of the series being affected by rain. So, how will the weather and pitch play? What is the T20 record at the venue? Here is a look at the Rawalpindi Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Forecast & T20 stats ahead of PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I:

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Weather Forecast

While there were showers earlier in the week, it is expected to be a clear evening with temperature at 21-23°C during the playing hours in Rawalpindi on Sunday (April 21).

Rain prediction for Rawalpindi on April 21: As per several weather aggregators, there is no chance of showers or thunderstorms on the matchday. So, the NZ vs PAK match is expected to go on without any interruptions.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitches at the Pindi venue are known for their flat nature, producing run-feasts. The wickets also provide good bounce, assisting the quicks. In the recent PSL, there were mixed wickets on offer. In the second T20I, pacers found joy due to the wickets being under covers throughout the week

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium T20 Records and Stats

• Total Matches Played: 7
• Batting 1st Won: 0
• Batting 2nd Won: 5
• No Result: 2
• Average 1st Innings score: 155
• Average 2nd Innings score: 154
• Highest Total: 194/4 by New Zealand vs Pakistan in 2023
• Lowest Total: 90 All Out by New Zealand vs Pakistan in 2024
• Highest Successful Chase: 194/4 in 19.2 overs by New Zealand vs Pakistan in 2023
• Lowest Total Defended: NA
• Most Runs: Mark Chapman (NZ) - 194 runs, Babar Azam (PAK) - 166 runs
• Highest Individual Score: Mark Chapman (New Zealand) - 104 not out off 57 balls in 2023
• Total Fours: 85 Fours
• Most Fours: Mark Chapman (NZ) - 24 fours, Babar Azam (PAK) - 23 fours
• Total Sixes: 20 Sixes
• Most Sixes: Mohammad Rizwan (PAK), Mark Chapman (NZ) & Haider Ali (PAK) - 5 sixes each
• Total Fifties: 7 Fifties
• Most Fifties: Babar Azam (PAK) - 2 fifties
• Total Hundreds: 1 Hundred - Mark Chapman (NZ)
• Most Wickets: Usman Qadir (PAK) - 8 wickets; Shaheen Shah Afridi ({AK), Imad Wasim (PAK) & Haris Rauf (PAK) - 7 wickets each
• Best Bowling Innings: Usman Qadir (Pakistan) - 4 for 13 in 4 overs vs Zimbabwe in 2020

Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Details

• Match Date: Sunday, April 21
• Match Start Time: 7:30 PM Local Time (PKT) / 8 PM IST
• Telecast: Geo Super & A Sports HD (Pakistan)
• Live Streaming: ARYZap, TapMad TV (Pakistan) & Fancode (India)