NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records - 2nd ODI, Pakistan ODI tri-series 2025
Published - 10 Feb 2025, 05:38 AM | Updated - 10 Feb 2025, 05:45 AM
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The second game of the ongoing ODI tri-series in Pakistan will see New Zealand and South Africa take on each other. The game is scheduled to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday (February 10).
New Zealand have started their campaign with a brilliant 78-run win over hosts Pakistan. With momentum on their side, the Black Caps will be eyeing a win over South Africa as well to book their spot in the final. On the other hand, South Africa will be hoping to start their campaign with a win as well.
As both teams gear up for the game, we are taking a look at their head-to-head record in the 50-over format.
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records - 2nd ODI, Pakistan ODI tri-series 2025:
| Stats | Matches | NZ won | SA won | Draw | Tied | NR |
| Overall | 72 | 25 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| At Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In ongoing series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
According to New Zealand vs South Africa head-to-head records in ODIs, the latter have pretty much dominated this rivalry. South Africa have won more than 50 percent of the ODIs between the two teams so far.
Both teams have played 72 games against each other and South Africa have won 42 of them. On the other hand, New Zealand have won 25 while 5 games ended with no result.
The upcoming game is also only the second ODI between South Africa and New Zealand in Pakistan. The first match between the two teams in Pakistan took place way back in 1996 when they locked horns against each other in Faisalabad during the World Cup. South Africa have won that game by 5 wickets.
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 matches
In recent times, the NZ vs SA rivalry has been intense. Of the last 5 ODIs between the two teams, South Africa have won 3 while New Zealand have emerged victorious in 2 games.
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records: Best performers
The record for scoring the most runs in NZ vs SA ODIs is held by former South Africa allrounder Jacques Kallis. The legendary batsman played 45 ODIs against the Black Caps and scored 1449 runs with the help of three centuries and nine half-centuries. No other batsman has even managed to reach the 1300-run mark in this rivalry.
For New Zealand, their former captain Stephen Fleming holds the record for scoring the most runs against South Africa in ODIs. Fleming played 40 ODIs against the Proteas and scored 1280 runs with two centuries and seven half-centuries.
Among the bowlers, Shaun Pollock holds the record for taking the most wickets in NZ vs SA ODIs. He picked up 48 wickets in 43 games against New Zealand. For New Zealand, Chris Cairns has taken the most ODI wickets against South Africa - 33 in 31 games.
Conclusion
The aforementioned stats show that South Africa have maintained an upper hand in this rivalry. They have won more than 50 percent of the ODIs that they have played against New Zealand so far and will be taking confidence from their record.
On the other hand, New Zealand will be hoping to make the most of their current form and beat the Proteas to improve their head-to-head record against them in the 50-over format of the game.
