New Zealand vs Pakistan Head to Head, Final ODI: NZ vs PAK H2H in ODI, Stats & Records in National Stadium, Karachi

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Head to Head, Final ODI: The Final ODI of the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series 2025 will see Pakistan and New Zealand battle for the trophy at the National Stadium, Karachi, on February 14.

With both teams set to meet again in the Champions Trophy opener at the same venue just five days later, this game offers a high-stakes preview of what’s to come. While silverware is on the line, both teams will also view this clash as a crucial test run before the bigger challenge ahead.

Pakistan’s journey to the final has been nothing short of dramatic. Just days ago, they were on the brink of elimination, only to pull off a stunning record chase against South Africa to sneak into the title match.

Despite Pakistan’s batting resurgence, their struggles against high-quality spin remain a concern. The ability to rotate strike and counterattack against New Zealand’s slower bowlers will be crucial in determining whether they can put up a competitive total. The top order has been in good form, but if Babar Azam, Rizwan, or Fakhar fail early, the middle order will again be under immense pressure to deliver.

For New Zealand, their control over the death overs has been another key strength. While Pakistan’s bowlers have struggled to close out innings, the Black Caps have handled pressure situations with composure, whether while chasing or defending. Their ability to accelerate in the final overs, as demonstrated by Glenn Phillips’ assault on Pakistan’s pacers, gives them an edge in high-pressure moments.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Head to Head Records in ODI

Hosts Pakistan will go into the final match with a clear head to head advantage over their opponents in the fifty over format. In 117 matches played between the two teams, Pakistan have emerged victorious 61 times, compared to the 52 wins for the Kiwis.

Three matches have ended with no results, while one match was a tie.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Head to Head Stats in ODI

New Zealand vs Pakistan Head to Head Records in National Stadium, Karachi

The Black Caps and the Shaheens have faced each other at the iconic National Stadium in Karachi eight times, with both teams sharing four wins between them. However, New Zealand did win their last encounter in the stadium last year, defeating Pakistan by 47 runs.

National Stadium, Karachi ODI Stats & Records

Total Matches: 77
Matches Won Batting 1st: 36
Matches Won Chasing: 38
Average 1st Innings Score: 239
Highest Total: 374/4 (50 Ovs) by India vs Hong Kong in 2008
Lowest Total: 115 (38.2 Ovs) by Bangladesh vs Pakistan in 2008
Highest Successful Chase: 355/4 (49 Ovs) by Pakistan vs South Africa in 2025
Lowest Total Defended: 146 (43.3 Ovs by Pakistan vs New Zealand in 1994
Most Runs: Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan) - 817
Highest Individual Score: Viv Richards (West Indies) - 181
Most Sixes: MS Dhoni (India), Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan) - 12
Most 50s: Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan), Younis Khan (Pakistan) - 6
Most 100s: Suresh Raina (India), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), Babar Azam (Pakistan), Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), Salman Butt (Pakistan), Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan) - 2
Most Wickets: Wasim Akram (Pakistan) - 23
Best Bowling Innings: Ajantha Mendis (6/13)

Pakistan vs South Africa Full Squads

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

South Africa: Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Eathan Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Mihlali Mpongwana, Junior Dala, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Heinrich Klaasen, Tony de Zorzi, Corbin Bosch, Meeka eel Prince, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Gideon Peters