PAK vs NZ Match Prediction: Who will win the final match? Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025

Pakistan and New Zealand will be eyeing the title when they lock horns against each other in the final of the ongoing ODI tri-series. The game is scheduled to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday (February 14).

The Mohammad Rizwan-led side booked their spot in the final with a six-wicket victory over South Africa. Chasing an improbable 353, Pakistan were in all sorts of trouble after being reduced to 91/3. However, captain Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha scored centuries to take their team home in style.

Earlier in the competition, New Zealand beat Pakistan by 78 runs to start their campaign on a brilliant note. In their second game, New Zealand thrashed South Africa by six wickets while chasing 305 runs to book their place in the final.

So as New Zealand and Pakistan gear up for the all-important final of the ODI tri-series, here are all the predictions for the game.

PAK vs NZ Match Prediction: Who will win the final match? Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025

Match Details

Match: PAK vs NZ, final

Date: February 14, 2025

Time: 02:30 PM IST

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Live streaming: JioTV

Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network

PAK vs NZ Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record

Pakistan have a better overall head-to-head record against New Zealand in ODIs. Both the teams have played 117 ODIs so far and Pakistan have won 61 of them while New Zealand have managed to win 52. In the last five ODIs between the two sides, Pakistan have won three while New Zealand have won two.

Total ODI Matches Played: 117

Pakistan Won: 61

New Zealand Won: 52

Last 5 Matches: Pakistan- 3 wins | New Zealand- 2 wins

Pitch Report & Conditions

Batting-Friendly: The surface at the National Stadium lived up to the expectations during the game between Pakistan and South Africa. It was a paradise for batters as both teams scored more than 350 runs. The surface is likely to remain flat for the final as well and the upcoming game is also expected to be a high-scoring one.

Average 1st Innings Score: 246 - The average first innings total at the venue is 246 runs. In recent times, teams have scored 300-plus totals regularly at the National Stadium.

Chasing Record:

Pakistan's win over South Africa in the previous ODI has marginally improved the chasing team's record in Karachi. Teams batting second have now won 27 ODIs in Karachi while teams batting first have emerged victorious on 26 occasions.

Weather Report

The weather forecast has predicted a sunny day in Karachi on Friday when the PAK vs NZ match takes place. In the first half of the game, the temperature is expected to hover around 31 degrees Celsius. The temperature is set to hover between 20-25 degrees Celsius once the sun goes down/

PAK vs NZ Match Prediction - Pakistan and New Zealand Probable XIs

Pakistan Playing 11:

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

New Zealand Playing 11:

Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William ORourke

Form and Fitness

New Zealand could miss the services of Rachin Ravindra once again as he continues to recover from the blow he copped on his forehead while fielding in the first game of the series. Pakistan have also lost the services of their fast-bowler Haris Rauf due to an injury.

Score Prediction

PAK vs NZ Players to perform prediction

PAK: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, and Shaheen Afridi will be the key players for Pakistan.

NZ: Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, and Glenn Phillips will be the key players for New Zealand.

PAK vs NZ Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for PAK in the match: Mohammad Rizwan or Fakhar Zaman

Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: Devon Conway or Kane Williamson

PAK vs NZ Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for PAK in the match: Shaheen Afridi or Abrar Ahmed

Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: Mitchell Santner or Matt Henry

Conclusion: Who will win the match?

While New Zealand beat Pakistan in the first game of the tri-series, the latter will start the final as favorites and are expected to beat the Black Caps.