PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records- Match 1, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

New Zealand and Pakistan will be facing each other in the first game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The game is scheduled to be played on Wednesday (February 19) at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Earlier this month, Pakistan and New Zealand played two ODIs against each other during the tri-series. New Zealand won both the games as they clinched the series and will be eyeing another win over Pakistan. On the other hand, Pakistan will be desperate to turn things around and win the forthcoming game.

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- Match 1, ICC Champions Trophy 2025:

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

According to PAK vs NZ head-to-head records in ODIs, both teams have played 118 ODIs against each other so far. Pakistan have the overall head-to-head record on their side.

The Men in Green have won 61 of the 118 ODIs against New Zealand. On the other hand, the Black Caps have managed to win 53 games against Pakistan in the 50-over format. One PAK vs NZ ODI ended in a tie while three games did not yield any result.

Pakistan also have a better record than New Zealand on their home soil. They have won 22 of the 30 ODIs that they have played against the Black Caps at home while New Zealand have managed to emerge victorious in 8.

New Zealand, however, have a better record than Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi. Both the teams have played 9 ODIs at the venue so far and New Zealand have managed to win 5 while Pakistan have won four.

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

While the overall record favours Pakistan, New Zealand have done better in recent games. Of the last 5 games between the two teams so far, New Zealand have won 3 while Pakistan have won 2.

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

The record for scoring most runs in PAK vs NZ ODIs is held by Inzamam-ul-Haq. The former Pakistan captain 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 right-handed batsman has scored 1290 runs in 24 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

Even though Pakistan have dominated New Zealand in the overall ODIs between the two teams, the latter has done well in recent games. The two wins in the tri-series proved that head-to-head records matter very little once the teams step out on the field.

The momentum is with New Zealand and they will be keen to make the most of it. On the other hand, Pakistan will take confidence from their fine record against New Zealand and look to bounce back.