Every cricket fan around the world is familiar with this passionate rivalry. From nail biting games like 1992 World Cup semi final, to new heroes such as Glenn Phillips, Mohammad Rizwan, and Naseem Shah emerging as stars; every cricket fan knows of this fiery rivalry.
The thrill of New Zealand National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team matches lies in their unpredictable outcomes and iconic moments that stay etched in cricket history. New Zealand’s strategic approach in the powerplay overs enabled them to start strongly against Pakistan’s inconsistent batsmen and provide them with a quick start.
| Match No. | Date | Venue | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 Feb 2025 | Lahore (Gaddafi Stadium) | NZ 330/6 vs PAK 252 | New Zealand won by 78 runs |
| 2nd | 14 Feb 2025 | Karachi (National Stadium) | NZ 243/5 vs PAK 242 | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 3rd | 19 Feb 2025 | Karachi (National Stadium) | NZ 320/5 vs PAK 260 | New Zealand won by 60 runs |
| 4th | 29 Mar 2025 | Napier (McLean Park) | NZ 344/9 vs PAK 271 | New Zealand won by 73 runs |
| 5th | 2 Apr 2025 | Hamilton (Seddon Park) | NZ 292/8 vs PAK 208 | New Zealand won by 84 runs |
ODI
Attrition between two top teams can often dictate who wins; those that can leverage their resources more effectively often emerge on top. New Zealand and Pakistan played out an intense One Day International with both sides producing excellent performances; New Zealand in particular produced remarkable batting with 9 sixes and 18 fours being hit during their innings alone! Furthermore, both bowlers provided impressive efforts taking several wickets at key junctures of the game.
New Zealand’s batsmen managed to maintain their composure despite losing wickets at regular intervals and easily chased down their target of 327 runs with relative ease. Finn Allen proved especially notable, scoring an outstanding 137 runs to lead them towards success. Tim Seifert also played well and proved critical in their run chase.
New Zealand bowlers were impressive as well, with both Ben Sears and Michael Bracewell making significant contributions. Ben and Michael’s pace proved instrumental in restricting Pakistan batting order early on during powerplay overs. New Zealand’s bowlers also managed to exert pressure in late overs through Jacob Duffy and Will O’Rourke who provided breakthroughs.
Both teams displayed impressive fielding skills, with Devon Conway taking three key catches for New Zealand while Glenn Phillips was magnificently run-out by Shadab Khan. Additionally, New Zealand bowlers used their disciplined bowling to prevent Pakistan from getting comfortable.
New Zealand and Pakistan will face off in an ODI that promises plenty of excitement, testing both teams’ mettle to show they are among the world’s finest. The match marks the first of five matches between these sides; both will look to improve on previous performances during each encounter, providing for an entertaining, fast-paced contest between New Zealand and Pakistan that should prove decisive and exciting!
T20I
The third T20 international was an incredible display of cricket at its best. Both sides brought their A game, making the competition all-consuming as each ball, run, and wicket played an essential part in its outcome. From Finn Allen’s explosive batting to Dean Foxcroft’s unwavering support – this match showcased outstanding performances that demonstrated why cricket remains one of the premier sports worldwide.
New Zealand eventually emerged victorious in an exciting finish, beating Pakistan by seven wickets and evening the series. Their victory highlighted their depth and established them as world-class powerhouses; key to it all being consistent batting and disciplined bowling from Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry taking crucial catches in the field.
Pakistan was beset with early wicket falls that put them under considerable strain, yet managed to post an admirable score of 242 from 49.3 overs thanks to contributions from experienced players like Salman Agha who scored 46 off 28 balls before eventually being caught by Mark Chapman off Ben Sears’ bowling.
New Zealand batsmen displayed more finesse when approaching their innings, helping to maintain control of its pace. They made use of long boundaries by hitting numerous fours and sixes. Furthermore, they maintained their composure under pressure, leading to some fruitful partnerships among batsmen.
Pakistan’s batting performance, on the other hand, was dismal – only Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman managed to reach fifty. Other batsmen failed to capitalize on any momentum created, which is likely one reason behind their defeat.
Test
Pakistan and New Zealand are two of the fiercest rivals in world cricket, making any encounter between them an exhilarating one. This game was no different: Both sides gave everything on the field until New Zealand emerged victorious by seven wickets to level the series – an accomplishment not just because it signified progress in their efforts but also as a testament of sheer willpower.
New Zealand started slowly but soon managed to score some fast runs and put themselves into an advantageous position. They struggled to keep this momentum going when several wickets fell – this put pressure on the players; but Tim Seifert and Finn Allen managed to keep their nerve and push on towards reaching their target.
Pakistan, batting second in their innings against New Zealand’s bowlers, found it a tough battle. Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel failed to adapt quickly enough to Ish Sodhi’s variations and both fell short of making centuries. Furthermore, due to New Zealand’s speedy bowlers they struggled to get off to a fast start.
New Zealand batted first and looked perilous throughout their innings. With impressive shots played throughout, and more runs scored than expected courtesy of Seifert’s stellar bating, New Zealand outwitted their rivals with ease.
The second innings was an anxious affair for both teams. Starting the day with a slight edge and eventually seizing control of the match, New Zealand started out strong only to lose by four wickets in a dramatic finish.
Pakistan’s defeat against New Zealand marked an unexpectedly disappointing end to their tour, though they showed some encouraging signs. With a combination of young talent and experienced veterans on board, they may soon be competing with some of the best teams around the globe.
ICC World Cup
The New Zealand national cricket team, commonly referred to as the Black Caps, are an established side that have reached major tournament finals over their history. Renowned for their emphasis on sportsmanship and fair play – something fans truly appreciate – their success can also be measured against talent produced such as Sir Richard Hadlee and Martin Crowe, two legends in New Zealand cricket who made history together with them. As an immensely popular team in New Zealand’s second most beloved sport (rugby), cricket plays an equally significant role.
Pakistan has made an effective strategy decision by employing spin early in this inning. Though its effects might not have been as profound due to a dry pitch with some grass present that might slip over their batsmen’s pads, Pakistan may just manage to throw off enough batsmen out of their rhythm and cause them to hit more shots than usual.
Naseem Shah strikes first for Pakistan as he strikes back with an exquisite delivery that appeared to come towards Kane Williamson but suddenly changed direction, taking an edge and striking Williamson off balance.
After another over, Naseem continues his good spell by taking Tom Latham’s wicket. Unfortunately for New Zealand though, had they managed to pick him off earlier, they would have created the potential for Latham and Will Young to form a solid partnership that could have put New Zealand in an advantageous position in this matchup.
Lower order Pakistan are fighting hard but not making much headway here. Khushdil hooks the third ball from Santner past short fine leg for four but misses out on five and is caught at long on. One loss could prove disastrous to Pakistan tonight and make life very challenging in Super Eight stage – this would be such a shame given their excellent players and conducive surface conditions for cricket.