NZ vs PAK 4th T20I Pitch Report: How will it fare at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore?

The fourth match of the five-match T20 series between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The first match played in Rawalpindi saw both teams win one game each, while the series opener was undecided. This is a crucial game in the series, and the winner will have an undisputed 2-1 lead and no chance of losing the game.

Both the final matches were won by the chasing teams, with Pakistan winning by 7 wickets in the second T20I, compared to New Zealand’s equalizing target of 179 for 7 in the previous match. However, the conditions in Lahore bring a new set of challenges and it will be interesting to see which team emerges victorious.

NZ vs PAK Lahore Pitch Report

The Gaddafi Stadium surface in Lahore is ideal for batting and this has reflected in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) over the years. A total of 27 games were played in the shortest format, with 16 teams winning by attacking first. England managed the highest score of 209/3 against Pakistan with the highest total being 176.

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – T20 match no

Played – 27

Won the match by batting first – 16

Won the match by batting second – 11

First inning average score – 162

Second hotel average score – 144

Highest Total Score – 209/3 ENG vs PAK

Lowest Total Score – 94/10 NZ vs PAK

Highest score – PAK vs ZIM 176/8

Lowest Defensive Score – PAKW vs BANW 126/7

Squad:

New Zealand the team: Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (W), Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell (C), Cole McConchie, Zachary Fox, Ish SodhiJacob Duffy/William O’Rourke/Tom Brundle/Josh Clarkson/Ben Sears/Ben Lister

Pakistan Team: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam(c), Muhammad Rizwan, Usman Khan (w), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Muhammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Farha Zaman, Usama Mir, Azam Khan Zaman Khan