The opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between Pakistan and New Zealand is set to commence on February 19, 2025, at the National Stadium in Karachi. This follows their recent encounter in the Tri-Nation Series final on February 14, 2025, where New Zealand emerged victorious by 5 wickets. Below is a detailed review of that match, including the full scorecard, key statistics, and highlights.
Full Match Scorecard
Last ODI Match Summary: PAK vs NZ (Tri-Series Final, February 14, 2025)
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets (28 balls remaining)
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Pakistan Innings:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 10 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Babar Azam | 29 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 85.29 |
| Saud Shakeel | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 46 | 76 | 4 | 1 | 60.53 |
| Agha Salman | 45 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 69.23 |
| Tayyab Tahir | 38 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 115.15 |
| Khushdil Shah | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 38.89 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 22 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 104.76 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Naseem Shah | 19 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 111.76 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras: 16 (1 b, 9 w, 1 nb, 5 lb)
Total: 242 all out in 49.3 overs
Fall of Wickets:
- 16/1 (Fakhar Zaman, 3.5)
- 46/2 (Saud Shakeel, 8.3)
- 54/3 (Babar Azam, 11.5)
- 142/4 (Mohammad Rizwan, 31.5)
- 161/5 (Agha Salman, 36.5)
- 195/6 (Tayyab Tahir, 41.5)
- 200/7 (Khushdil Shah, 43.1)
- 202/8 (Shaheen Afridi, 43.6)
- 241/9 (Faheem Ashraf, 49.1)
- 242/10 (Naseem Shah, 49.3)
New Zealand Innings:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Young | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Devon Conway | 48 | 74 | 5 | 0 | 64.86 |
| Kane Williamson | 34 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 69.39 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 57 | 58 | 6 | 0 | 98.28 |
| Tom Latham | 56 | 64 | 5 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Glenn Phillips | 20 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 117.65 |
| Michael Bracewell | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
Extras: 17 (1 b, 9 w, 1 nb, 6 lb)
Total: 243/5 in 45.2 overs
Fall of Wickets:
- 6/1 (Will Young, 2.2)
- 78/2 (Kane Williamson, 17.2)
- 78/3 (Devon Conway, 17.3)
- 142/4 (Daryl Mitchell, 28.5)
- 236/5 (Tom Latham, 43.1)
Key Stats and Highlights
Pakistan’s Batting and Bowling
- Mohammad Rizwan anchored Pakistan’s innings with 46 runs off 76 balls.
- Agha Salman contributed 45 runs off 65 balls.
- Will O’Rourke was the standout bowler for New Zealand, taking 4 wickets for 43 runs.
New Zealand’s Chase
- Daryl Mitchell top-scored with 57 runs off 58 balls.
- Tom Latham added 56 runs off 64 balls.
- New Zealand chased down the target in 45.2 overs, winning by 5 wickets.
Pitch and Conditions
- The pitch at the National Stadium was slower than usual, favoring bowlers who maintained good lengths.
- The average first-innings score at this venue is 246, making Pakistan’s total of 242 slightly below par.
Awards
- Player of the Match: Will O’Rourke (NZ) for his 4-wicket haul.
- Player of the Series: Salman Agha (PAK) for his consistent all-round performance.