PAK vs NZ in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Opener in Karachi
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off with an exciting clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. This highly anticipated match marks the return of the tournament after an eight-year hiatus.
Pakistan and New Zealand’s Recent Form
Pakistan enters the tournament in strong ODI form, having secured impressive series wins in South Africa and Australia despite limited 50-over matches in 2024. They also finished as finalists in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series.
New Zealand, on the other hand, edged past Pakistan in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series final and gained extensive experience playing in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka throughout 2024.
With both teams looking to start their Champions Trophy campaign on a winning note, the contest in Karachi promises to be a thrilling encounter. Adding to the intensity, both sides will have to face tournament favorites India later in the group stage.
Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 118
Pakistan Wins: 61
New Zealand Wins: 53
Tied Matches: 1
No Result: 3
Most Runs for Pakistan vs New Zealand in ODIs
Inzamam-ul-Haq – 1,283 runs in 45 matches (1 century, 9 half-centuries)
Saeed Anwar – 1,260 runs
Shahid Afridi – 1,078 runs
With history, form, and high stakes at play, the Pakistan vs New Zealand opener is set to be a blockbuster start to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Most runs by Pakistan batsmen against New Zealand in ODI cricket:
- Inzamam-Ul-Haq – 1283 runs
- Saeed Anwar – 1260 runs
- Shahid Afridi – 1078 runs
- Saleem Malik – 1054 runs
- Fakhar Zaman – 1053 runs
Most runs for New Zealand vs Pakistan in ODI cricket:
With 1290 runs, Kane Williamson has scored most ODI runs for New Zealand against Pakistan. Stephen Fleming is behind Williamson on this list with 1090 runs, followed by former batsman Ross Taylor with 1071 runs.
Most runs by New Zealand batsmen against Pakistan in ODIs:
- Kane Williamson – 1290 runs
- Stephen Fleming – 1090 runs
- Ross Taylor – 1071 runs
- Martin Crowe – 992 runs
- Martin Guptill – 952 runs
Most wickets for Pakistan vs New Zealand in ODI cricket:
For Pakistan, speedster Waqar Younis is the leading ODI wicket-taker against New Zealand with 79 scalps, followed by Wasim Akram and Abdul Razzaq with 64 and 39 wickets respectively.
Most wickets by Pakistan bowlers against New Zealand in ODIs:
- Waqar Younis – 79 wickets
- Wasim Akram – 64 wickets
- Abdul Razzaq – 39 wickets
- Shoaib Akhtar – 35 wickets
- Saqlain Mushtaq – 33 wicket
Most wickets by New Zealand bowlers against Pakistan in ODIs:
- Danny Morrison – 39 wickets
- Daniel Vettori – 37 wickets
- Jacob Oram – 33 wickets
- Tim Southee – 32 wickets
- Daryl Tuffey – 32 wickets
