New Zealand and Pakistan’s rivalry is filled with iconic moments. From Trent Boult’s swing bowling, Ross Taylor’s match-winning knocks, Fakhar Zaman’s big hitting and cricket culture at large; these games became part of cricket’s legacy, as reflected in the New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
Both teams showcase distinct cricket philosophies with flair, instinct, and natural talent. New Zealand is well known for their structured approach during big matches while Pakistan relies heavily on disciplined decision making to win matches.
| Match No. | Format | Venue | New Zealand Score | Pakistan Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T20I | Dunedin | 204/9 (20 ov) | 207/1 (18.5 ov) | Pakistan won by 9 wickets |
| 2 | T20I | Auckland | 224/7 (20 ov) | 179/7 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 45 runs |
| 3 | T20I | Christchurch | 173/8 (20 ov) | 169/8 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 4 runs |
| 4 | ODI | Hamilton | 292/8 (50 ov) | 291/7 (50 ov) | New Zealand won by 1 run |
| 5 | Test | Karachi | 612/9 dec | 311 & 260 | New Zealand won by innings & runs |
Tests
New Zealand are set to tour Pakistan for a 2023 series which will include two Test matches and three One Day Internationals as part of the Future Cricket Tour Program (FTP), from December to January. This bilateral tour was organized between NZ Cricket Board and PCB.
New Zealand are performing strongly in the long form of the game, yet Pakistan will prove an extremely formidable opponent on their home ground.
Pakistan have an excellent test match record against New Zealand having won 14 out of 23 tests played between them.
New Zealand pitches are similar to England in that both spinners and seamers will find suitable conditions here for playing their best cricket. Furthermore, batsmen will benefit greatly as New Zealand pitches offer good bounce and carry.
The New Zealand Cricket team have named an unchanged squad for their series against Australia. Tom Latham and Kane Williamson will lead their side, with Ish Sodhi and Matt Henry remaining as part of their ODI squad.
ODI series kicks off April 2, with Seddan Park in Hamilton hosting its inaugural match. Both sides hope to make a strong start to white-ball cricket after an emphatic 5-0 T20I win for New Zealand; however if they want to take both formats then the Kiwis need not lose momentum as otherwise series could end all-square.
ODIs
ODIs are considered the premier form of cricket and provide batsman and spinner with an opportunity to showcase their abilities.
New Zealand is widely considered to be among the best teams at this format of the game; their bowling attack, led by Trent Boult, can be intimidating in this format while they possess match-winning batsmen like Liam Plunkett.
Pakistan and New Zealand have played a total of 122 One Day International (ODI) matches to date, of which New Zealand have won 57 while Pakistan have claimed 61 wins; three matches ended in draws. Pakistan will host New Zealand for three ODIs during their tour to Pakistan during 2023.
After defeating Pakistan in the T20 series, New Zealand will look to continue their dominance against them when they meet at Seddan Park, Hamilton for their second ODI match on 2 April. The two sides will play this encounter.
New Zealand and Pakistan will meet for two Test matches and three ODIs during a bilateral series organized by NZCCB and PCB as part of the ICC FTP programme from December-January. Below is a complete itinerary and schedule of these games which will all take place across various venues within their respective nations.
T20Is
After an initially subpar start to their five-match T20 series, Pakistan produced a stunning turnaround in Dunedin on Thursday.
Hasan Nawaz, who had scored ducks in both previous matches, held his place and responded by smashing an unbeaten 105 not out to help Pakistan post 207-1 against New Zealand’s 204-9 total.
Al Jazeera reviews the highlights of a match which saw New Zealand cut their series lead from 3-1 to 2-1 and opened up hope of an incredible turnaround in the final game.
New Zealand and Pakistan have played 49 T20 matches against each other, with New Zealand winning on 23 occasions while Pakistan have come out victorious 24 times. Furthermore, two T20Is between the sides ended up ending in draws.
Schedule
New Zealand national cricket team’s schedule from 2025-2027 features several international tours against top teams across formats. Kane Williamson and his squad aim to deliver thrilling cricket with plenty of friendly rivalries around the world.
The initial series will take place from December to January and feature two Test matches and three ODIs, as part of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Future Cricket Tour Programs ensuring every Test-playing nation engages in bilateral series once every two years.
Following this series, the Black Caps will head to India for a 3-match ODI and 5-match T20I series – an important test against subcontinent conditions – before touring Bangladesh for three ODI and three T20I matches between February 2026-2028 in spin-friendly conditions.
Finally, New Zealand and West Indies will engage in a three-match ODI series in July 2026 – which promises to be an intense matchup between traditional trans-Tasman rivals! Both nations will look forward to making the most of a short tour to an area famed for its lively cricket.
New Zealand has won 12 of 58 Test matches between New Zealand and Pakistan, while only 12 victories were earned by Pakistan.
Both sides hope to improve their performances over time in longer format competition, and this meeting will serve as an essential test as they build towards 2023 World Cup in England and Wales.
