PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records - Final, Pakistan ODI tri-series 2025

Published - 13 Feb 2025, 07:23 PM | Updated - 13 Feb 2025, 07:30 PM

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New Zealand and Pakistan will be up against each other once again when they lock horns in the final of the ongoing tri-series. The match is scheduled to be played on Friday (February 14) at Karachi's National Stadium.

The upcoming game will be the second meeting between the two sides in the ongoing tri-series. Pakistan and New Zealand had faced each other in the first game of the series as well.

In that game, New Zealand had thrashed Pakistan by 78 runs. After scoring 330/6, the Black Caps had bowled out Pakistan for 252 runs to register a thumping win.

New Zealand defeated South Africa by six wickets to storm into the final. On the other hand, Pakistan beat South Africa by six wickets to bounce back and qualify for the final.

Chasing a mammoth total of 353, Pakistan recovered from 91/3 and eventually chased down the total thanks to centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha.

As Pakistan and New Zealand gear up for the game, we are taking a look at their head-to-head record in ODIs.

PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records - Final, Pakistan ODI tri-series 2025:

Stats Matches PAK won NZ won Draw Tied NR
Overall 117 61 52 0 1 3
At National Stadium, Karachi 8 4 4 0 0 0
In the last 5 matches 5 3 2 0 0 0
In ongoing series 1 0 1 0 0 0
In Pakistan 29 22 7 0 0 0
In 2025 1 0 1 0 0 0

PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

According to PAK vs NZ head-to-head records in ODIs, both teams have played 117 ODIs against each other so far. Pakistan have a slightly better record than New Zealand in this rivalry.

Of the 117 ODIs between the two teams so far, Pakistan have won 61 games while New Zealand have won 52. One PAK vs NZ ODI ended in a tie while three games did not yield any result.

Pakistan have pretty much dominated the home ODIs against New Zealand. They have won 22 of the 29 ODIs that they have played against the Black Caps at home while New Zealand have managed to emerge victorious in only 6.

However, New Zealand have a good record at the National Stadium in Karachi. They have won 4 of the 8 ODIs against Pakistan at the venue while also losing four.

PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 matches

In the last 5 ODIs between the two teams, Pakistan have won three games while New Zealand have managed to win two.

PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Best performers

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq holds the record for scoring the most runs in PAK vs NZ ODIs. The former batsman played 45 ODIs against New Zealand and scored 1283 runs with the help of a century and nine half-centuries.

For New Zealand, the record is held by the batting superstar Kane Williamson. The former New Zealand captain has scored 1256 runs in 23 ODIs against Pakistan so far. He has also hit three centuries and eight fifties against the Men in Green.

Talking about the bowling records, former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has taken the most wickets in this fixture. The former Pakistan captain played 37 games against New Zealand and picked up 79 wickets. For New Zealand, Danny Morrison has the most ODI wickets against Pakistan - 39 in 24 games.

Conclusion

While Pakistan have a better head-to-head record against New Zealand in ODIs, the Black Caps showed that it matters little on the field. New Zealand completely outplayed in the first game of the ODI tri-series and will be fancying their chances once again.

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