In this World Cup cycle, New Zealand had a 17-6 win-loss record. Before the third game let us take a look at key battles to watch out for.
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The series’ rapid turnaround times didn’t leave much time for thinking or adaptation, but New Zealand appeared to have adapted to the Karachi surface disturbingly well. They batted in the first ODI and concluded with a mediocre total before discovering that they had left Sodhi out of the starting lineup on a wicket that began to turn in the cooler, dry evening. This was New Zealand’s most stunning ODI win since the 2019 World Cup, not just because it came against a team vying for the top spot, but also because it came during a World Cup year. In this World Cup cycle, New Zealand had a 17-6 win-loss record. Before the third game let us take a look at key battles to watch out for.
Babar strike rate is an issue against the spinners in this series even though he averages over 50.
ODI
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103 | 147 | 2 | 83 | 8 | 2 | 70.1 | 51.5 |
| Total | 103 | 147 | 2 | 83 | 8 | 2 | 70.1 | 51.5 |
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Conway hit a century in the last game but he has been troubled by Shah in this series so far so he would look to change that.
ODI
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 140.0 | 7.0 |
| Total | 14 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 140.0 | 7.0 |
Mir has been a revelation for Pakistan in the absence of Shadab and Babar would hope that he can continue to keep his rhythm in the final game as well.
ODI
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 63.6 | 14.0 |
| Total | 14 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 63.6 | 14.0 |
