Pakistan vs New Zealand Score, 1st ODI of New Zealand vs Pakistan 2025

OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Akif Javed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by O'Rourke. That's it! New Zealand comfortably defended their total, securing a 73-run victory. Pakistan's openers got off to a strong start, and Babar Azam played a valiant knock of 78 runs before Will O'Rourke dismissed him. Salman Ali Agha held one end steady but lacked the support to take the chase deeper. Nathan Smith was the standout bowler for New Zealand, picking up an impressive four wickets, with the rest of the bowlers providing solid support. With this win, New Zealand takes a 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. Mark Chapman is the Player of the Match for his brilliant batting performance.

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.

OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Bracewell. Nine down for Pakistan.

Jacob Duffy to Akif Javed. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Bracewell.

Jacob Duffy to Akif Javed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mitchell.

Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point for 1 run.

OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Nicholls. Nicholls comfortably takes the catch.

APPEAL! Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay, appeal made for Caught. There is a clear gap between the bat and the ball.

Nathan Smith to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run.

Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by O'Rourke.

OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Bracewell. Naseem Shah departs without troubling the score.

Nathan Smith to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter length ball, to leg backing away working, to fine leg for 1 run.

Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.

Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Kelly.

Wide Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Hay.

FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.

Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to backward point for no runs, fielded by Kelly.

FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Kelly.

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah. Back of a length, wide outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.

Will O'Rourke to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hay.

Will O'Rourke to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, hit pad to fine leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Hay.

Will O'Rourke to Salman Ali Agha. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.

Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.

OUT! Bowled. Jacob Duffy to Irfan Khan Niazi. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge. Dragged on!

OUT! Run Out. Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to silly point, direct hit by Duffy. What a brilliant piece of fielding from Jacob Duffy!

Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.