Pakistan's team has been in a drench of line, where after the failure of the Champions Trophy they headed over to the New Zealand tour where they were acquitted 5 T20 series matches match ODI series. Pakistan went with their young and experienced side for the series where they lost the T20 series 4-1 to a young New Zealand side which had a huge backlash against their fans. Pakistan's efforts were not that much efficient where young boys also couldn't do much
After a hefty loss in T20s it was turned in ODIs where fans expected there would be something turn around from the team. Pakistan team was captained by Mohammad Rizwan and the New Zealand team was captained by Bracewell both teams were equally balanced with all sets of quality. However, Pakistan couldn't do any big thing in the ODI series where they lost two matches which just dented the side's confidence completely. 

Pakistan's Last ODI Against New Zealand

In the last ODI against New Zealand they won the toss and chose to field first where Rhys Mariu, and Bracewell's collective effort made up the score of 264 runs with the loss of eight wickets, Pakistan had a nice chance to win the game for a consolidation win but rather than it had a different scenario which was other the part.Pakistan started the chase well but lost in the middle cut. 

Though Babar Azam's fifty and Rizwan's innings couldn't stature the desired result they wanted where they lost the plot completely and lost the match and lost the series too. After the hefty loss,  some Pakistan fans started to mock the team which just ended in an indulgent fight where Pakistan player Khusdil Shah had a heated exchange with fans which created a huge controversy all around. After the heavy loss of the team, their ex-cricketers have also lambasted the team. 

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Sikander Bakht On Pakistan Poor performance

Former Pakistan player and bowler after the whitewash in the ODI series just crunched the team speaking to Geo Super channel his words were "Is really Rizwan a captaincy material who just chats all around and does nothing he was so horrible in batting, the fielding changes and the rotation in bowling was so awful and what you expect me to say. If we had a professional cricket board, you would not have been there. Let me talk about your captaincy. You made horrible bowling changes. Faheem Ashraf was bowling at 120kmph. It was not a slower delivery; it was his actual speed. You are the captain, you removed the slip in the third over. Is this professionalism? What captaincy are you doing?"

He further added  "It is high time the current crop of senior players stepped up and helped the side win big tournaments like the Asia Cup and the World Cup. He said all the players should be demoted to D grade in central contracts, and their status should be elevated when performances speak for themselves".

Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand concluded not only with a disappointing defeat but also with controversy, as all-rounder Khushdil Shah found himself at the centre of a heated altercation with fans following the third ODI in Mount Maunganui. Visibly agitated, Khushdil had to be held back by teammates and security after reacting to provocative remarks from the crowd.

The incident took place shortly after Pakistan suffered a 43-run loss, resulting in a 3-0 ODI series whitewash, following a 4-1 defeat in the T20I series. According to eyewitnesses, certain fans directed personal comments at the players as they were leaving the field. Khushdil, visibly frustrated, turned to confront the spectators, and despite the intervention of fellow players and security personnel, continued to exchange words.

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This wasn't the first disciplinary issue involving Khushdil on the tour. Earlier during the T20I series, he was fined 50 percent of his match fee and received three demerit points after colliding with New Zealand bowler Zac Foulkes while running a single in the eighth over.

Tense exchange between Khushdil Shah and fans in New Zealand.

Performance on the field = 0%
Performance off the field = 100%#PAKvNZ #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/fuP0LobF90

— Ash (@Ashsay_) April 5, 2025

Pakistan lost the third ODI by 43 runs

In the rain-affected third ODI, the match was reduced to 42 overs per side. New Zealand made the most of their innings, putting up a competitive total of 264, thanks to a blistering 59 from Michael Bracewell and a solid half-century by Rhys Mariu.

Pakistan’s chase got off to a shaky start and was further derailed by a freak injury to opener Imam-ul-Haq, who had to be stretchered off after a deflected throw struck his jaw. Babar Azam led the resistance with a composed 50 off 58 balls, but the visitors struggled to build lasting partnerships. Ben Sears’ outstanding bowling performance — taking 5 wickets for just 34 runs — sealed Pakistan’s fate as they were bowled out for 221.

Imam-ul-Haq Stretchered Off After Nasty Blow to Jaw During Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI

Sadly, in the middle of the action of the 3rd and final ODI match of the series between Pakistan and New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, Imam ul Haq was hit on the jaw and suffered a painful injury. This happened when Pakistan was chasing a total of 265 runs put on the board by New Zealand.

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 Pakistani opener Imam was trying to sneak in a quick single when a throw from one of the New Zealand fielders hit him smack in the face. The ball hit his helmet grille and rounded off directly on the jaw, causing him immense pain. The on-field medical staff quickly moved to assist him and, after a little check, Imam ruptured the stretcher and was taken via buggy ambulance for scans.

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As has been documented, Imam got a concussion test done a while later and unfortunately did not pass. This meant that as a result he needed to come off the field, and so batter Usman Khan came in for him as a concussion substitute. At the moment Imam is in the medical tent and being treated. While not formally issued with a transfer to the hospital, it's a possibility depending on his further examinations.

 Watch: Pakistan’s Imam ul Haq retired hurt

Imam ul Haq retired hurt#PAKvNZ #PakistanCricket #Cricket pic.twitter.com/ulUYUzrPtx

— Urooj Jawed🇵🇰 (@uroojjawed12) April 5, 2025

This incident highlights the risks involved in the game, particularly during tight run situations, and the importance of proper protective gear. Fans and fellow cricketers have taken to social media to send prayers and wish Imam-ul-Haq a speedy recovery.

Pakistan have been fined for a slow over-rate for the third time in four ODIs, with another fine imposed upon them after they were found one over short during the second game against New Zealand in Hamilton.

This is their second successive over-rate offence in the current series. Captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted the charge, resulting in a five percent deduction from the match fees of the players.

Match referee Jeff Crowe handed down the penalty under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which deals with over-rate offences. Under the rule, players are fined 5 percent of their match fees for every over the team does not bowl within the time limit. The charge was brought by on-field umpires Michael Gough and Wayne Knights, third umpire Paul Reiffel, and fourth umpire Chris Brown.

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Repeated Over-Rate Violations

Pakistan were earlier discovered two overs short in the first ODI of the three-match series in Napier, where they lost by 73 runs. Their woes continued in the second ODI, where they lost by 84 runs, losing the series with a game to spare. Pursuing a score of 293, Pakistan folded to 72 for 7 before No. 7 Faheem Ashraf and No. 10 Naseem Shah resisted with half-centuries, taking the team to 208. New Zealand wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay's unbeaten 99 earlier took his team to 292, while fast bowler Ben Sears took his career-best ODI figures of 5 for 59.

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Pakistan were fined for a slow over-rate as well in the first match of the 2025 Champions Trophy, which was against New Zealand as well. Pakistan has now been fined in three consecutive ODIs against New Zealand and three of their previous four completed matches.

New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy is currently at number one in ICC T20I rankings, pipping West Indian pacer Akeal Hosein. All his brilliant displays of bowling for his team against Pakistan in recent T20I matches contributed to achieving this honor.

Dominant Performance Against Pakistan

Duffy was the highest wicket-taker in the five-match T20I series, taking 13 wickets at a batting average of 8.38 and an economy rate of 6.16. His master bowling was the major contributor to New Zealand's 4-1 series win.

With 723 rating points, he overtook Hosein (707 points) to rank as the No.1 T20I bowler.

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Pakistan should learn from Australia india, high quality coach should hire from Australia like batting like gilchirst, pontting, bowler should be glen macgrah , now cricket is 400 run not 200 run, Pakistan still playing child cricket, stupid batting blowing fielding line

— Mehedi Hasan (@MehediHasa43846) April 2, 2025

New Zealand using their C team to farm a weak team like Pakistan to climb the leaderboards.

— S!rZapsALot (@NanamiUchihaaa) April 2, 2025

🚨 New No.1 Ranked T20I Bowler after picking up 13 Wickets in T20I Series against Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/rxbknMqzgF

— Fastest (@adnan66789p) April 2, 2025

🚨 New No.1 Ranked T20I Bowler after picking up 13 Wickets in T20I Series against Pakistan.@BLACKCAPS @ICC #Cricket pic.twitter.com/40pFTz6gXP

— Shoaib Ahmed (@Shoaib_say) April 2, 2025

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy has become the number-one ranked T20I bowler in the world. He clinched 13 wickets in five matches against Pakistan to topple Akeal Hosein and move to the top of the table.#jacobduffy #newzealand #t20bestbowler #bestbowler pic.twitter.com/57xswVf42f

— IndiaTV English (@indiatv) April 2, 2025

Jacob Duffy Number one bowler in T20 after taking 13 wickets in the T20 series against Pakistan pic.twitter.com/mB2yesuFQX

— Hashim Tufail (@PakistaniH47165) April 2, 2025

New No.1 ranked T20I bowler crowned following heroics against Pakistan - ICC Cricket - https://t.co/LVQJmeUNZN #GoogleAlerts

— MOIZ ESUFALLY (@moizesufally) April 2, 2025

🚨 Jacob Duffy makes a four-step leap in the ICC Men's T20I bowling rankings to claim the No. 1 spot in the world 🔝#Blackcaps | #ICC pic.twitter.com/Uh0Atj6weW

— Cricketangon (@cricketangon) April 2, 2025

Jacob Duffy ne bajaya Ghanta 🔔 https://t.co/UPtChkMozc

— ` (@Manan_Vk) April 2, 2025

abe kaun hai yeh Jacob Duffy?

— K (@BaaghiKabira) April 2, 2025

#Jacob Duffy, who helped #NewZealand register an emphatic 4-1 series triumph against Pakistan in the recently concluded five-match series, has moved to the top spot in latest ICC T20I rankings for bowlers.https://t.co/2aIWSWjLH5

— News9 (@News9Tweets) April 2, 2025

Jacob Duffy goes to number one!!!https://t.co/jD4MR2ICF6

— Vincent Jones (@JonesVincentt) April 2, 2025

Jacob Duffy Another NZ Cricketer Maturing With Age.

The New Matt Henry.

Test Cricket Beckons Now.#NewZealandCricket#PAKvNZ

— .. (@BeingHumanAlwys) April 2, 2025

New Zealand has again demonstrated their superiority over Pakistan, taking the ODI series 2-0* after thrashing them 4-1 in the T20I series. What's more impressive? They did it without 11 of their most important players!

No Big Names? No Problem!

New Zealand was missing some of their biggest stars:

• No Kane Williamson
• No Mitchell Santner
• No Rachin Ravindra
• No Devon Conway
• No Lockie Ferguson
• No Glenn Phillips
• No Matt Henry
• No Kyle Jamieson
• No Tom Latham
• No Will Young
• No Ish Sodhi

Despite this, the Black Caps dominated Pakistan across formats, demonstrating the depth and power of their cricketing system.

Pakistan Left Pondering Answers

Pakistan entered the series with a close to full-strength team but couldn't keep up with New Zealand's intensity and execution. The T20I series was concluded in a 4-1 thrashing, and now the ODIs have been concluded in New Zealand's favor as well.

This overawing performance is indicative of New Zealand's phenomenal team culture and depth of talent pool. Even with their superstars missing, they still manage to win.

Pakistan, however, will have to look back on these crushing losses and work on how to regain their momentum.

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T20I Series: A 4-1 Thrashing

Pakistan, with their near-strength team, had great expectations of victorious wins in the T20I series. New Zealand's second-string team crushed them 4-1, revealing glaring gaps in Pakistan's game.

ODI Series: Kiwis Seal the Trophy 2-0

The ODIs were also on the same page. New Zealand was merciless, dominating Pakistan with intelligent strategies and clinical performances. Even without their lead stars, they appeared much stronger than Pakistan, who fought with both bat and ball.

What This Means for New Zealand

This series victory is an exhibition of the solidity and robustness of New Zealand's cricket structure. Despite lacking their established players, they have managed to secure victories comfortably. Their capacity to develop young cricketers and sustain a stable team culture is one of the largest explanations of their ongoing performance in international cricket.

What This Means for Pakistan

This is a wake-up call for Pakistani cricket. Beating a decimated New Zealand team in both T20Is and ODIs is a serious cause for concern. With their full-strength team, they should have done better, but instead, they seemed clueless. Their batting was inconsistent, and their bowling was ineffective.

New Zealand has again humiliated Pakistan on their home soil, even though they were missing 11 of their main players. This overawing performance says a lot about their cricket set-up, whereas Pakistan has to return to the drawing board and sort out problems before their next major challenge.

The ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand has so far consisted of one match, with the series 1–0 in favor of New Zealand. The second encounter is scheduled for Seddon Park in Hamilton. With the momentum after their victory in the first ODI, the hosts will seek to clinch the series, while Pakistan hope to recover and keep the series alive.

Match Details – 2nd ODI

1st ODI Recap

New Zealand began the series on a high note with a convincing 73-run victory. Given to bat first, the hosts put up a huge score of 344/9, with a scintillating 132 from Mark Chapman and a steady 76 from Daryl Mitchell.

In reply, Pakistan scored 271 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Babar Azam scored the highest with 78, while Salman Agha contributed a 58-ball 58. Nathan Smith was the star of the bowling attack, taking 4 wickets, while Jacob Duffy took 2.

Predicted Playing XI – New Zealand

Bench: Nick Kelly, Mohammad Abbas, Rhys Mariu

Predicted Playing XI – Pakistan

Bench: Faheem Ashraf, Irfan Khan Niazi, Akif Javed, Sufiyan Muqeem

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What to Watch

The second ODI promises several key mini-battles. New Zealand’s young squad has shown maturity and composure, but can they maintain consistency to close out the series? Pakistan will be hoping that their experienced top order, led by Babar and Rizwan, can guide them to a comeback. The middle overs will be crucial, particularly the contest between Pakistan’s spinners and New Zealand’s left-handers like Chapman and Bracewell.

Venue Watch – Seddon Park, Hamilton

Seddon Park generally has a good batting wicket with true bounce and quick outfields that reward stroke play. Spinners may come into the picture towards the later part of the day as the wicket deteriorates. Historically, run chases have been a preferred choice at this ground, and therefore, the toss may again be crucial.

What to Expect

With New Zealand replete with confidence and Pakistan desperate to hit back, the second ODI is going to be a thrilling contest. The Kiwis will want to wrap up the series at the earliest opportunity, while Pakistan possesses the arsenal to hit back. Hamilton will be the stage where all attention will be concentrated as the series gathers momentum.

Will Pakistan discover their rhythm and attract level of attraction, or will New Zealand keep extending their winning streak? The answers lie in the second ODI encounter.

The finale of the T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand is here. With New Zealand's lead standing at 3-1, the last match presents Pakistan with the opportunity to limit the series margin, while New Zealand is looking to intensify its grip on the series. The 5th T20I will take place at the infamous Sky Stadium in Wellington, which is infamous for its lively pitch and avid support from the crowd.

Match Details

Pakistan Probable Playing XI

Pakistan's combination of experienced campaigners and new players will be eager to finish the series on a positive note. Skipper Salman Agha will try to motivate his men, while pace pair Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf will try to test the Kiwi batsmen.

New Zealand Probable Playing XI

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New Zealand, under captain Michael Bracewell, has provided depth and steadiness throughout the series. New Zealand's opening three of Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, and Mark Chapman have worked tirelessly to ensure competitive scores are posted, with the bowling lineup, led by Jacob Duffy, keeping the Pakistani batsmen under wraps.

What to Expect

Sky Stadium's pitch has traditionally been hospitable to both the batsmen and bowlers, with the prospect of an interesting contest. Since the series is already decided, both sides could try out their combinations, giving fringe players chances to prove themselves. Spectators can expect a rollercoaster encounter as Pakistan looks for redemption and New Zealand attempts to end the series on a high note.

The fourth T20I series game between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played at the scenic Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The series, with New Zealand currently 2-1 up, will see Pakistan aiming to level the series and arrange an exciting climax.

Match Details

Pakistan Probable Playing XI

There is a combination of veterans and rookies in Pakistan's team. Salman Agha is the captain of the side, while Mohammad Haris handles the wicketkeeping duties. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf head the speed bowling, to tackle the Kiwi batsmen at speed and precision.

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New Zealand Probable Playing XI

Michael Bracewell leads the New Zealand team. Opening batsmen Tim Seifert and Finn Allen offer solidity at the batting end with their aggressive style of play. Ish Sodhi and Jacob Duffy lead a bowling attack with experience and youth.

With both sides having a combination of old warhorses and new faces, the 4th T20I is going to be an interesting match. Will New Zealand seal the series, or will Pakistan stage a comeback to make the series level? Keep watching to know!

Pakistan did what only Pakistan can surprise the world with brilliance at the very moment when you least expect it. After two disappointing showings in the first two T20Is of their five-match series against New Zealand, the visitors came back stunningly on Friday in Auckland, chasing down a record 205 in 16 overs to keep the series alive.

The overnight hero was 22-year-old Hasan Nawaz, who appeared in his third T20 International. Having scored ducks in his initial two games, the young batsman made a statement with his knock, hammering 105 from 45 deliveries to guide Pakistan's record-breaking chase. He achieved his hundred in a mere 44 deliveries, smashing Babar Azam's record for the quickest T20I hundred by a Pakistani batsman earlier 49 balls against South Africa in 2021.

- He's 22 Year old.
- He's playing debut series.
- Vs New Zealand in NZ.
- Chasing 205 runs.
- Smashed fastest T20I Hundred for PAK.
- He scored 105*(45).

HASAN NAWAZ - A SPECIAL TALENT FOR PAKISTAN. ⭐ pic.twitter.com/Lefb94GhxG

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) March 21, 2025

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Pakistan reached the target with nine wickets in hand, producing one of their most comprehensive performances in recent times. Skipper Salman Ali Agha played the ideal supporting role, staying unbeaten on 51 off 31 balls.

The 205 chase is now Pakistan's second-highest successful T20I run chase and the joint-highest overseas an assertive reaction from a side under pressure following consecutive losses.

With the series currently standing at 2-1 in favor of New Zealand, Pakistan will hope that this nail-biting victory is the catalyst they need to bring the tide around.