New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd ODI Prediction, Odds, and Betting Tips
The 3rd and final ODI of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand is set to be played on April 5 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Kiwis have already clinched the 3-match ODI series by winning the first two matches comfortably. The match is set to be an exciting contest as Pakistan is aiming to finish the series with a win, while the Kiwis will try to whitewash. Check out the New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd ODI prediction, H2H, pitch report, and more.
New Zealand vs Pakistan prediction: NZ to win
Key Stats
- New Zealand won 3 out of their last 5 ODIs.
- Pakistan lost 4 out of their last 5 ODIs; 1 match was abandoned due to rain.
- New Zealand beat Pakistan by 84 runs in the 2nd ODI.
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| New Zealand | 84 runs | 02 Apr 2025 |
| New Zealand | 73 runs | 29 Mar 2025 |
| New Zealand | 60 runs | 19 Feb 2025 |
| New Zealand | 5 wickets | 14 Feb 2025 |
| New Zealand | 78 runs | 08 Feb 2025 |
Pitch Report
New Zealand vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI, is set to be played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The pitch here is often a decent batting surface. In a total of 11 ODIs played at this venue, the batting first team won 5 while the chasing team emerged victorious 6 times.
Results of the last two ODIs played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Netherlands vs New Zealand (March 29, 2022) – New Zealand won by 7 wickets
| Netherlands | 202/10 |
| New Zealand | 204/3 |
India vs New Zealand (February 11, 2020) – New Zealand won by 5 wickets
| India | 296/7 |
| New Zealand | 300/5 |
New Zealand preview
After winning the T20I series by 4-1, New Zealand also clinched the ODI series by winning the first two games. They defeated Pakistan by 84 runs in the last match, thanks to amazing performances from Mitchell Hay, Ben Sears, and Jacob Duffy. The bowling lineup is in red-hot form, supported well by young batters.
Prediction: Rhys Mariu, Nick Kelly, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Muhammad Abbas, Mitchell Hay, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke
Pakistan preview
On the other hand, this tour has been so disappointing for Pakistan. The team struggled a lot to score against the New Zealand pacers. The bowling department has also been average. Key players like Babar Azam, Salman Agha, and Mohammad Rizwan need to step up so that Pakistan can finish well.
Prediction: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Akif Javed, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem
New Zealand vs Pakistan: Who will win?
With the recent form, better-balanced team, home advantage, and H2H record, Pakistan is expected to win this match.
