Pakistan and New Zealand have been strong competitors in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Their matches often deliver thrilling performances, with both teams showing consistent growth over the years. This article provides a detailed analysis of their head-to-head record, key player performances, and recent trends.
Overall ODI Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 116 (as of November 2023)
- Pakistan Wins: 61
- New Zealand Wins: 51
- Tied/No Result: 1 tie, 3 no results
- Win Percentage: Pakistan – 53%, New Zealand – 46%
Pakistan holds a slight advantage in overall wins, but New Zealand has improved in recent years.
Team Performance Records
Highest Team Totals
- New Zealand: 369/5
- Pakistan: 364/7
Lowest Team Totals
- New Zealand: 64 all out
- Pakistan: 74 all out
Batting First vs. Chasing
- Pakistan: 31 wins batting first, 29 wins while chasing
- New Zealand: 25 wins batting first, 26 wins while chasing
Pakistan has been slightly stronger when setting a target, while New Zealand has performed well in both situations.
Individual Records
Top Run Scorers
- All-Time Leading Scorers:
- Pakistan: Inzamam-ul-Haq – 1,283 runs
- New Zealand: Kane Williamson – 1,103 runs
- Current Leading Scorers:
- Pakistan: Babar Azam – 840 runs
- New Zealand: Tom Latham – 580 runs
- Highest Individual Score:
- Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman – 180*
- New Zealand: Ross Taylor – 131*
Top Wicket-Takers
- All-Time Leading Wicket-Takers:
- Pakistan: Waqar Younis – 79 wickets
- New Zealand: Danny Morrison – 39 wickets
- Current Leading Wicket-Takers:
- Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi – 20 wickets
- New Zealand: Tim Southee – 31 wickets
- Best Bowling Figures:
- Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar – 6/16
- New Zealand: Trent Boult – 5/17
Bowlers from both teams have produced match-winning performances, with Waqar Younis leading Pakistan’s attack historically.
ODI World Cup Head-to-Head
- Total Matches: 9
- Pakistan Wins: 7
- New Zealand Wins: 2
Pakistan has dominated New Zealand in ODI World Cups, showing strong performances in high-pressure games.
Highest & Lowest Team Totals in World Cups
- New Zealand: Highest – 302, Lowest – 166
- Pakistan: Highest – 281, Lowest – 167
Pakistan’s consistent performances in World Cup encounters have played a key role in their superior record.
Recent Series Results
2024 Bilateral Series
- First Series: New Zealand won 2-1 (January 2024).
- Second Series: Pakistan won 4-1 later in the year.
2024/25 Tri-Series (Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa)
- Final: New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets (14 Feb 2025).
- Top Performers:
- Mark Chapman (NZ): Leading run-scorer (126 runs).
- Abbas Afridi (PAK): Leading wicket-taker (5 wickets).
New Zealand secured a major win in the tri-series, but Pakistan showed dominance in the bilateral series.
Venue-Specific Records
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: No ODI matches between the two teams have been played here as of 2023.
Key Trends & Insights
- Pakistan’s dominance in the 1990s and 2000s: The team had a strong record in earlier decades.
- New Zealand’s improvement post-2004: They have won 24 of the last 33 ODIs.
- Pakistan’s strong World Cup performances: A 7-2 record in World Cup matches highlights their consistency.