New Zealand National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline From 1955 to 2024

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The cricket rivalry between the New Zealand National Cricket Team and the Pakistan National Cricket Team timeline is a story that spans almost seven decades, rich with competitive matches and memorable moments.

Since their first encounter in 1955, the two teams have developed a unique rivalry that has seen both sides claim historic victories in Test, ODI, and T20I formats. This timeline offers an in-depth look at the key moments that have shaped their contests, from their early days in Test cricket to the modern era of fast-paced T20 battles.

New Zealand National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline(1955 to 2024)

1. 2024 T20I Series (New Zealand Tour of Pakistan)

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1st T20I: Rawalpindi (April 18, 2024)

Result: No result
Match Summary:

The first T20I of the series was washed out due to persistent rain, and no play was possible. Both teams hoped for better weather for the upcoming matches.

2nd T20I: Rawalpindi (April 20, 2024)

Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 143/7 (20 overs)
Pakistan: 144/3 (18.4 overs)
Key Player: Babar Azam led Pakistan’s chase with a fluent 67*, ensuring Pakistan chased down the target comfortably.
Haris Rauf was impressive with the ball, taking 3/24 to restrict New Zealand to a modest total.

3rd T20I: Rawalpindi (April 21, 2024)

Result: New Zealand won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan: 159/6 (20 overs)
New Zealand: 160/3 (18.2 overs)
Key Player: Devon Conway scored 72*, guiding New Zealand to a 7-wicket victory. Pakistan’s bowlers couldn’t contain the Kiwi batting lineup as they chased the target comfortably.

4th T20I: Lahore (April 25, 2024)

Result: New Zealand won by 4 runs
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 164/6 (20 overs)
Pakistan: 160/7 (20 overs)
Key Player: James Neesham’s quickfire 48* helped New Zealand post a competitive total. In response, Pakistan’s chase faltered despite a fighting 45 from Iftikhar Ahmed, falling short by 4 runs.

5th T20I: Lahore (April 27, 2024)

Result: Pakistan won by 9 runs
Key Performances:

Pakistan: 174/5 (20 overs)
New Zealand: 165/8 (20 overs)
Key Player: Fakhar Zaman smashed 62 off 35 balls to help Pakistan set a challenging total. Shaheen Afridi led the bowling attack with 3/29, ensuring Pakistan clinched the final match and levelled the series.

2. 2024 T20I Series (Pakistan Tour of New Zealand)

1st T20I: Auckland (January 12, 2024)

Result: New Zealand won by 46 runs
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 181/7 (20 overs)
Pakistan: 135/9 (20 overs)
Key Player: Finn Allen scored 72, helping New Zealand post a strong total. Pakistan’s batting struggled to keep up with the required run rate, with Ish Sodhi taking 3/28.

2nd T20I: Hamilton (January 14, 2024)

Result: New Zealand won by 21 runs
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 169/6 (20 overs)
Pakistan: 148/8 (20 overs)
Key Player: Tim Seifert scored 55, while Lockie Ferguson took 4/32 to derail Pakistan’s chase.

3rd T20I: Dunedin (January 17, 2024)

Result: New Zealand won by 45 runs
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 177/5 (20 overs)
Pakistan: 132/9 (20 overs)
Key Player: Glenn Phillips scored 65, while Mitchell Santner took 3/19 to seal a comfortable win for New Zealand.

4th T20I: Christchurch (January 19, 2024)

Result: New Zealand won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan: 153/8 (20 overs)
New Zealand: 156/3 (18.3 overs)
Key Player: Devon Conway led New Zealand’s chase with an unbeaten 78*, helping his team secure a series win.

5th T20I: Christchurch (January 21, 2024)

Result: Pakistan won by 42 runs
Key Performances:

Pakistan: 188/6 (20 overs)
New Zealand: 146/10 (18.5 overs)
Key Player: Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with 84*, helping Pakistan post a strong total. Haris Rauf took 4 wickets to bowl out New Zealand, preventing a series whitewash.

3. 2023 (Pakistan Tour of New Zealand): New Zealand won 3-2 (5 matches)

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1st T20I: Lahore (April 14, 2023)

New Zealand: 94
Pakistan: 101/4
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand struggled against Pakistan’s bowling attack, with Haris Rauf taking 4/17 to bowl them out for 94.
Pakistan chased the target comfortably, led by Mohammad Rizwan‘s 34*.

2nd T20I: Lahore (April 15, 2023)

New Zealand: 154/7
Pakistan: 157/3
Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Mark Chapman top-scored for New Zealand with 65, helping them reach 154.
Pakistan chased down the target with Babar Azam scoring a brilliant 101*.

3rd T20I: Lahore (April 17, 2023)

New Zealand: 163/5
Pakistan: 159/9
Result: New Zealand won by 4 runs
Key Performances:

New Zealand posted 163, thanks to Tom Latham’s 64.
Despite Iftikhar Ahmed’s late charge with 60, Pakistan fell short by 4 runs.

4th T20I: Rawalpindi (April 20, 2023)

New Zealand: 164/5
Pakistan: 159
Result: New Zealand won by 5 runs
Key Performances:

New Zealand defended 164 with James Neesham’s all-round performance (37* and 3/34).
Pakistan’s chase faltered despite a 47 from Imad Wasim.

5th T20I: Rawalpindi (April 24, 2023)

New Zealand: 193/7
Pakistan: 190/7
Result: New Zealand won by 3 runs
Key Performances:

Mark Chapman’s 104* led New Zealand to a competitive total of 193.
Pakistan came close, but New Zealand’s bowlers held their nerve to win by 3 runs, sealing the series 3-2.

4. 2021 (New Zealand Tour of Pakistan): Pakistan Won 2-1 (3 matches)

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1st T20I: Sharjah (October 26, 2021)

New Zealand: 134/8
Pakistan: 136/3
Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Haris Rauf starred with 4/22 to restrict New Zealand.
Babar Azam top-scored with 51* to guide Pakistan to victory.

2nd T20I: Sharjah (October 28, 2021)

New Zealand: 147/5
Pakistan: 150/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Martin Guptill scored 56, helping New Zealand reach 147.
Pakistan chased the target with Asif Ali smashing 27* off 12 balls.

3rd T20I: Sharjah (October 30, 2021)

New Zealand: 156/6
Pakistan: 152
Result: New Zealand won by 4 runs
Key Performances:

Glenn Phillips top-scored with 59 for New Zealand.
Haris Rauf took 3 wickets, but Pakistan fell short in their chase, giving New Zealand a consolation win.

5. 2020 (Pakistan Tour of New Zealand): New Zealand Won 2-1 (3 matches)

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1st T20I: Auckland (December 18, 2020)

Pakistan: 153/9
New Zealand: 156/5
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Shadab Khan top-scored with 42, helping Pakistan post 153.
Tim Seifert guided New Zealand to a successful chase with 57*.

2nd T20I: Hamilton (December 20, 2020)

Pakistan: 163/6
New Zealand: 164/1
Result: New Zealand won by 9 wickets
Key Performances:

Mohammad Hafeez scored 99*, but New Zealand chased 164 with ease thanks to Kane Williamson (57*) and Tim Seifert (84*).

3rd T20I: Napier (December 22, 2020)

New Zealand: 173
Pakistan: 174/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Tim Seifert top-scored with 63 for New Zealand.
Pakistan chased down the target with Mohammad Rizwan scoring 89 to secure a consolation win.

6. 2018 (Pakistan Tour of New Zealand): Pakistan Won 3-0 (3 matches)

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1st T20I: Wellington (January 22, 2018)

New Zealand: 153
Pakistan: 154/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Colin Munro scored 58 for New Zealand, but Pakistan chased down the target with Shoaib Malik‘s 54.

2nd T20I: Auckland (January 25, 2018)

New Zealand: 159/6
Pakistan: 160/4
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Martin Guptill scored 62 for New Zealand, but Fakhar Zaman‘s 46 led Pakistan to victory.

3rd T20I: Mount Maunganui (January 28, 2018)

New Zealand: 181/6
Pakistan: 183/4
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Kane Williamson scored 51 for New Zealand, but Sarfraz Ahmed‘s 45* helped Pakistan complete the series sweep.

7. 2014 (Pakistan in UAE): Series Tied 1-1 (2 matches)

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1st T20I: Dubai (December 4, 2014)

New Zealand: 135/7
Pakistan: 136/4
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Kane Williamson top-scored with 48 for New Zealand, but Pakistan chased down the total, with Shahid Afridi contributing 61.

2nd T20I: Dubai (December 5, 2014)

Pakistan: 127/9
New Zealand: 129/6
Result: New Zealand won by 4 wickets
Key Performances:

Mitchell McClenaghan took 3 wickets to restrict Pakistan to 127.
Anton Devcich top-scored with 36* to help New Zealand level the series.

8. 2012 (Pakistan Tour of New Zealand): Pakistan Won 2-1 (3 matches)

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1st T20I: Auckland (December 23, 2012)

Pakistan: 143/9
New Zealand: 144/7
Result: New Zealand won by 3 wickets
Key Performances:

Mohammad Hafeez top-scored for Pakistan with 55, helping them post 143.
New Zealand chased down the target, with Brendon McCullum leading the charge with 47.

2nd T20I: Hamilton (December 26, 2012)

New Zealand: 137
Pakistan: 138/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Martin Guptill scored 46 for New Zealand, but Umar Gul’s 3 wickets restricted them to 137.
Pakistan chased down the target with Shoaib Malik contributing 39*.

3rd T20I: Christchurch (December 30, 2012)

New Zealand: 147/7
Pakistan: 148/4
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Ross Taylor scored 52 to help New Zealand set a total of 147.
Mohammad Hafeez guided Pakistan to victory with a well-constructed 50*, sealing the series 2-1.

9. 2010 (New Zealand Tour of Pakistan in UAE): Pakistan Won 2-0 (2 matches)

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1st T20I: Dubai (November 12, 2010)

New Zealand: 143/7
Pakistan: 144/6
Result: Pakistan won by 4 wickets
Key Performances:

Brendon McCullum top-scored for New Zealand with 57, helping them reach 143/7.
Pakistan chased the target with Shahid Afridi scoring a crucial 38, ensuring a 4-wicket win.

2nd T20I: Dubai (November 13, 2010)

New Zealand: 120
Pakistan: 121/4
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Saeed Ajmal took 3 wickets to restrict New Zealand to 120.
Mohammad Hafeez scored 34* to help Pakistan chase down the modest target, completing the 2-0 series sweep.

10. 2007 (Pakistan Tour of New Zealand): New Zealand Won 1-0 (1 match)

Only T20I: Auckland (December 26, 2007)

Pakistan: 132/7
New Zealand: 133/4
Result: New Zealand won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Shahid Afridi top-scored for Pakistan with 44, helping them post 132/7.
Jacob Oram’s unbeaten 35* helped New Zealand chase the target down with 6 wickets in hand, securing victory in the only T20I of the series.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Test Matches Timeline (1955-2024)

1. 2022: 2-Match Series in Pakistan Ended in a Draw (0-0)

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1st Test: Karachi (December 26-30, 2022)

Pakistan: 438 & 311/8 declared
New Zealand: 612/9 declared & 61/1
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Pakistan batted first and posted a solid total of 438, with Babar Azam scoring a brilliant 161 and Agha Salman contributing 103.
New Zealand responded with a massive 612/9 declared, thanks to Kane Williamson‘s magnificent 200*. The Kiwis took a first-innings lead but could not force a result on the final day, with Pakistan comfortably holding on at 311/8 in their second innings.

2nd Test: Karachi (January 2-6, 2023)

Pakistan: 408 & 304/9 declared
New Zealand: 449 & 61/1
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Once again, Pakistan batted first and posted 408, with Saud Shakeel starring with 125*.
New Zealand fought back with 449, led by Tom Latham’s 71 and crucial contributions from the middle order.
Pakistan declared their second innings at 304/9, setting New Zealand a target of 319. New Zealand reached 61/1 before the match ended in a draw.
Despite strong performances from both teams, neither could force a win in this closely contested series.

2. 2020: New Zealand Won the 2-Match Series in New Zealand (2-0)

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1st Test: Mount Maunganui (December 26-30, 2020)

New Zealand: 431 & 180/5 declared
Pakistan: 239 & 271
Result: New Zealand won by 101 runs
Key Performances:

Kane Williamson set the tone for the series with a brilliant 129 in New Zealand’s first innings total of 431.
Pakistan struggled to match New Zealand’s score, managing only 239 in their first innings. Faheem Ashraf was the standout with a resilient 91.
Chasing 373, Pakistan put up a valiant fight in their second innings, with Fawad Alam scoring 102, but they fell short by 101 runs as New Zealand’s bowlers, led by Kyle Jamieson’s 3/35, sealed the victory.

2nd Test: Christchurch (January 3-6, 2021)

New Zealand: 659/6 declared
Pakistan: 297 & 186
Result: New Zealand won by an innings and 176 runs
Key Performances:

New Zealand dominated the second Test, posting a mammoth 659/6 declared, led by a career-best 238 from Kane Williamson and centuries from Henry Nicholls (157) and Daryl Mitchell (102*).
Pakistan were bowled out for 297 in their first innings, with Azhar Ali scoring 93, but they were forced to follow on.
In the second innings, Pakistan managed only 186 as Kyle Jamieson wreaked havoc, taking 6/48, helping New Zealand secure a series-clinching victory by an innings and 176 runs.

3. 2018: Pakistan Won the 3-Match Series in UAE (1-0)

1st Test: Abu Dhabi (November 16-19, 2018)

New Zealand: 153 & 249
Pakistan: 227 & 171
Result: New Zealand won by 4 runs
Key Performances:

In one of the most thrilling Tests in recent memory, New Zealand won by just 4 runs, defending a modest total of 176 in the fourth innings.
Azhar Ali top-scored for Pakistan with 65 in their second innings, but New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel took 5/59 to bowl Pakistan out for 171, securing a dramatic victory for the visitors.

2nd Test: Dubai (November 24-27, 2018)

New Zealand: 90 & 312
Pakistan: 418/5 declared & 176/3
Result: Pakistan won by an innings and 16 runs
Key Performances:

Pakistan bounced back strongly, with Haris Sohail and Babar Azam both scoring centuries as Pakistan declared at 418/5.
New Zealand’s first innings collapse to 90 set them back, and despite a better showing in their second innings, they couldn’t avoid an innings defeat.

3rd Test: Abu Dhabi (December 3-7, 2018)

New Zealand: 274 & 353
Pakistan: 348 & 156/2
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

The final Test was a hard-fought draw. New Zealand’s Kane Williamson scored 89 and Henry Nicholls made 126* in their second innings, setting Pakistan a target of 280.
Pakistan comfortably saw out the match, with Imam-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali putting on a solid opening stand, resulting in a drawn match, but Pakistan won the series 1-0.

4. 2016: New Zealand Won the 2-Match Series in New Zealand (2-0)

1st Test: Christchurch (November 17-20, 2016)

New Zealand: 200 & 108/4
Pakistan: 133 & 171
Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan struggled in both innings, with Colin de Grandhomme starring with the ball, taking 6/41 in Pakistan’s first innings.
New Zealand chased down the modest target of 105 with ease, sealing a comfortable 8-wicket win.

2nd Test: Hamilton (November 25-29, 2016)

New Zealand: 271 & 313/5 declared
Pakistan: 216 & 230
Result: New Zealand won by 138 runs
Key Performances:

Ross Taylor’s unbeaten 102 in New Zealand’s second innings helped set Pakistan a challenging target of 369.
Pakistan collapsed in the fourth innings, with Tim Southee and Neil Wagner taking crucial wickets, bundling them out for 230 and securing the series for New Zealand.

5. 2014: 3-Match Series in UAE Ended in a Draw (1-1)

1st Test: Abu Dhabi (November 9-13, 2014)

Pakistan: 566/3 declared
New Zealand: 262 & 231
Result: Pakistan won by 248 runs
Key Performances:

Pakistan dominated the first Test with Younis Khan (100*) and Misbah-ul-Haq (102*) scoring centuries.
New Zealand struggled to match Pakistan’s total, managing only 262 in their first innings.
Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Zulfiqar Babar and Yasir Shah, helped bowl New Zealand out for 231 in the second innings, securing a convincing 248-run victory.

2nd Test: Dubai (November 17-21, 2014)

Pakistan: 393 & 196/5 declared
New Zealand: 403 & 79/4
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Pakistan posted a strong first-innings total of 393, led by Azhar Ali’s 75.
New Zealand responded with 403, thanks to a crucial century by Tom Latham (137).
Pakistan declared their second innings at 196/5, but New Zealand batted out the remaining overs for a draw.

3rd Test: Sharjah (November 26-30, 2014)

Pakistan: 351 & 259
New Zealand: 690
Result: New Zealand won by an innings and 80 runs
Key Performances:

Brendon McCullum’s explosive 202 and Kane Williamson’s 192 powered New Zealand to 690, their highest-ever score against Pakistan.
Pakistan collapsed for 351 and 259 in both innings, unable to prevent an innings defeat.
The series ended 1-1, with New Zealand securing a draw after a dominant display in the third Test.

6. 2011: Pakistan Won the 2-Match Series in New Zealand (1-0)

1st Test: Hamilton (January 7-10, 2011)

New Zealand: 275 & 110
Pakistan: 367 & 110/1
Result: Pakistan won by 10 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Umar Gul and Wahab Riaz, restricted New Zealand to 275 in their first innings.
Pakistan responded with 367, anchored by Misbah-ul-Haq‘s 99.
New Zealand faltered in their second innings, scoring only 110, and Pakistan chased down the target of 19 with ease.

2nd Test: Wellington (January 15-19, 2011)

New Zealand: 356 & 293/5 declared
Pakistan: 376 & 226/5
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

New Zealand posted solid totals of 356 and 293/5 declared, with Jesse Ryder scoring a century (107) in the first innings.
Pakistan’s Misbah-ul-Haq continued his fine form, scoring 70 in the first innings and helping his side draw the match, thus winning the series 1-0.

7. 2009: New Zealand Won the 3-Match Series in New Zealand (1-0)

1st Test: Dunedin (November 24-28, 2009)

New Zealand: 429 & 153
Pakistan: 332 & 218
Result: New Zealand won by 32 runs
Key Performances:

Daniel Vettori‘s 99 and Ross Taylor‘s 94 helped New Zealand to 429 in the first innings.
Pakistan fell short by 32 runs in their chase of 251, with Shane Bond taking 8 wickets in the match.

2nd Test: Wellington (December 3-7, 2009)

New Zealand: 99 & 263
Pakistan: 264 & 0/0
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Mohammad Aamer bowled brilliantly for Pakistan, taking 5/79 in the first innings to bowl New Zealand out for 99.
However, New Zealand fought back, with Brendon McCullum scoring 78 in the second innings to force a draw.

3rd Test: Napier (December 11-15, 2009)

New Zealand: 471/9 declared
Pakistan: 223 & 455/5
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Ross Taylor scored 97 to help New Zealand declare at 471/9.
Pakistan batted well in their second innings, with Mohammad Yousuf (89) and Umar Akmal (77*) saving the match and preventing New Zealand from extending their series lead.
Despite two draws, New Zealand’s victory in the first Test secured the series 1-0.

8. 2002: Series in Pakistan ended in a Draw (1-1)

1st Test: Lahore (May 1-5, 2002)

Pakistan: 643/6 declared
New Zealand: 246 & 246
Result: Pakistan won by an innings and 324 runs
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s huge first-innings total of 643/6 declared was anchored by Inzamam-ul-Haq‘s 329.
New Zealand were bowled out for 246 twice, with Shoaib Akhtar and Danish Kaneria taking key wickets, leading to a massive innings victory for Pakistan.

2nd Test: Karachi (May 8-12, 2002)

Pakistan: 104 & 274
New Zealand: 346 & 33/0
Result: New Zealand won by an innings and 171 runs
Key Performances:

New Zealand’s bowlers led by Daryl Tuffey (4/52) skittled Pakistan for 104 in the first innings.
Lou Vincent‘s 106 and Stephen Fleming‘s 83 helped New Zealand take a commanding first-innings lead, and they bowled Pakistan out for 274 in their second innings, winning the match by an innings and leveling the series 1-1.

9. 2001: Pakistan Won the 3-Match Series in New Zealand (1-0)

1st Test: Auckland (March 8-12, 2001)

New Zealand: 267 & 256
Pakistan: 346 & 178/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Inzamam-ul-Haq’s 130 was the standout performance as Pakistan secured a crucial first-innings lead.
New Zealand set a target of 178, but Pakistan chased it down with ease to win the first Test.

2nd Test: Christchurch (March 16-20, 2001)

New Zealand: 476
Pakistan: 293 & 288/9
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Lou Vincent‘s 104 and Nathan Astle‘s 125 took New Zealand to 476.
Pakistan batted well to avoid defeat, with Yousuf Youhana scoring a defiant 88 in the second innings to draw the match.

3rd Test: Hamilton (March 24-28, 2001)

New Zealand: 298 & 180/6 declared
Pakistan: 368 & 233/3
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Imran Nazir’s 127 in Pakistan’s first innings helped secure a first-innings lead.
Despite the match ending in a draw, Pakistan won the series 1-0 thanks to their victory in the first Test.

10. 1996: Series in New Zealand Ended in a Draw (0-0)

1st Test: Dunedin (February 15-19, 1996)

New Zealand: 307 & 256/9 declared
Pakistan: 304 & 134/6
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Nathan Astle‘s 103 anchored New Zealand’s first innings score of 307.
Pakistan responded with 304, led by Saeed Anwar‘s 82.
In the second innings, both teams fought hard, but time ran out, resulting in a draw.

2nd Test: Christchurch (February 23-27, 1996)

New Zealand: 172 & 320/7 declared
Pakistan: 185 & 183/5
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

New Zealand struggled in their first innings, posting only 172, but bounced back in the second with Adam Parore scoring 93.
Pakistan’s batsmen showed resilience, with Saleem Malik contributing a fighting 75 in their second innings, but once again the match ended in a draw.

11. 1993: Pakistan Won the Series in New Zealand (1-0)

1st Test: Auckland (February 25-March 1, 1993)

New Zealand: 327 & 187
Pakistan: 292 & 223/4
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Mark Greatbatch led New Zealand’s first innings with 133, but Pakistan’s Waqar Younis (4/72) kept them from posting a huge total.
Pakistan responded with 292, led by Inzamam-ul-Haq’s 96. The match ended in a draw as Pakistan comfortably saw off the second innings chase.

2nd Test: Wellington (March 5-9, 1993)

New Zealand: 291 & 92
Pakistan: 394 & 8/0
Result: Pakistan won by 10 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan dominated the second Test, with Waqar Younis (5/45) dismantling New Zealand’s batting lineup in their second innings.
Saleem Malik top-scored for Pakistan with 80 as Pakistan took control of the series, comfortably chasing a small target to win the match.

12. 1990: Pakistan Won the 3-Match Series in Pakistan (3-0)

1st Test: Karachi (November 1-5, 1990)

New Zealand: 289 & 232
Pakistan: 469/7 declared & 53/2
Result: Pakistan won by 8 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan posted a commanding total of 469/7 declared, thanks to a brilliant 168 by Javed Miandad.
New Zealand couldn’t match Pakistan’s dominance and were bowled out for 232 in their second innings, allowing Pakistan to chase down the target easily.

2nd Test: Lahore (November 14-19, 1990)

New Zealand: 244 & 93
Pakistan: 420/9 declared & 0/0
Result: Pakistan won by an innings and 83 runs
Key Performances:

Saleem Malik scored 110 as Pakistan built a huge first-innings lead.
New Zealand collapsed for just 93 in their second innings as Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram ran through their batting lineup.

3rd Test: Faisalabad (November 23-27, 1990)

New Zealand: 196 & 210
Pakistan: 294 & 115/1
Result: Pakistan won by 9 wickets
Key Performances:

Imran Khan took 5 wickets in the first innings, helping Pakistan to secure another dominant win and a series whitewash.

13. 1989: Series Ended in a Draw (0-0)

1st Test: Karachi (February 16-21, 1989)

New Zealand: 323 & 241
Pakistan: 315 & 170/7
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

New Zealand posted a competitive 323, with Andrew Jones scoring 83, but Pakistan managed to avoid defeat with a gritty second innings performance.

2nd Test: Faisalabad (February 24-28, 1989)

New Zealand: 338 & 143/3 declared
Pakistan: 391 & 91/1
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Shoaib Mohammad’s 163 helped Pakistan take the lead after New Zealand’s 338. However, both teams were evenly matched throughout the series, leading to another draw.

14. 1985: Pakistan Won the 3-Match Series in Pakistan (2-0)

1st Test: Karachi (October 24-29, 1985)

New Zealand: 212 & 158
Pakistan: 385
Result: Pakistan won by an innings and 15 runs
Key Performances:

Javed Miandad scored a brilliant 211 as Pakistan took a commanding first-innings lead, while Imran Khan and Abdul Qadir shared 9 wickets between them to bowl out New Zealand twice.

2nd Test: Faisalabad (November 7-12, 1985)

New Zealand: 179 & 278
Pakistan: 358 & 100/4
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Imran Khan’s 6/49 in the first innings helped Pakistan restrict New Zealand to 179. Pakistan chased down the target with ease to secure the series victory.

3rd Test: Lahore (November 21-26, 1985)

New Zealand: 281 & 350
Pakistan: 301 & 256/5
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Mudassar Nazar’s 117* helped Pakistan avoid defeat in the final Test after New Zealand posted a challenging total in their second innings.

15. 1984: Pakistan Won the 3-Match Series in New Zealand (2-0)

1st Test: Wellington (January 20-25, 1984)

New Zealand: 296 & 147
Pakistan: 410
Result: Pakistan won by an innings and 67 runs
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s Zaheer Abbas scored 117, and their bowlers, led by Imran Khan, skittled New Zealand out for 147 in the second innings, securing a comprehensive victory.

2nd Test: Auckland (February 2-7, 1984)

New Zealand: 236 & 124
Pakistan: 283 & 78/3
Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Abdul Qadir (4/45), restricted New Zealand to 124 in their second innings, chasing down the target with ease to win the series.

3rd Test: Dunedin (February 16-20, 1984)

New Zealand: 212 & 202
Pakistan: 358 & 67/4
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Despite a strong performance from Pakistan’s batsmen, New Zealand managed to avoid a series whitewash by holding on for a draw in the final Test.

16. 1979: Series in Pakistan Ended in a Draw (1-1)

1st Test: Lahore (October 30 – November 4, 1979)

New Zealand: 329 & 246
Pakistan: 491
Result: Pakistan won by an innings and 63 runs
Key Performances:

Zaheer Abbas’s 168 helped Pakistan to a huge first-innings total, and New Zealand were unable to recover, suffering a heavy innings defeat.

2nd Test: Karachi (November 10-15, 1979)

New Zealand: 270 & 312/8 declared
Pakistan: 315 & 99
Result: New Zealand won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Richard Hadlee bowled superbly, taking 6 wickets in the match to bowl Pakistan out for 99 in their second innings, giving New Zealand their first-ever Test win in Pakistan.

3rd Test: Faisalabad (November 20-25, 1979)

New Zealand: 417
Pakistan: 436
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Both teams posted strong first-innings totals, with Bruce Edgar scoring 156 for New Zealand, but neither side could force a result, ending the series in a 1-1 draw.

17. 1976: Pakistan Won the 3-Match Series in Pakistan (2-0)

1st Test: Karachi (October 30 – November 4, 1976)

New Zealand: 226 & 204
Pakistan: 430
Result: Pakistan won by an innings and 0 runs
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s Majid Khan scored a century, leading Pakistan to a first-innings total of 430, while New Zealand struggled in both innings, resulting in a comfortable win for Pakistan.

2nd Test: Lahore (November 12-16, 1976)

New Zealand: 215 & 192
Pakistan: 299 & 109/3
Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Imran Khan, restricted New Zealand to modest totals in both innings, chasing down the target of 109 comfortably.

3rd Test: Faisalabad (November 26-30, 1976)

New Zealand: 299 & 216
Pakistan: 513
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s Zaheer Abbas scored 176, but despite their dominance, New Zealand managed to bat out the final day and avoid a whitewash, holding on for a draw.

18. 1973: New Zealand Won Their First-ever Test Series Against Pakistan in New Zealand (1-0)

1st Test: Wellington (February 16-20, 1973)

New Zealand: 223 & 312/8 declared
Pakistan: 241 & 121
Result: New Zealand won by 173 runs
Key Performances:

Glenn Turner led the way for New Zealand with a composed 93 in the second innings, setting Pakistan a challenging target of 295.
Pakistan struggled in their second innings, bowled out for 121, with Richard Collinge starring with figures of 6/64.
This victory marked New Zealand’s first-ever Test win against Pakistan.

2nd Test: Christchurch (February 23-28, 1973)

New Zealand: 411
Pakistan: 455 & 136/2
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Glenn Turner continued his strong form with 104, but Pakistan replied with a solid 455, featuring Zaheer Abbas’s 110.
Despite the high scores, both teams batted out for a draw.

3rd Test: Auckland (March 9-14, 1973)

New Zealand: 352/8 declared
Pakistan: 289 & 230/6
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

New Zealand declared after a solid first innings of 352/8, with Bevan Congdon scoring 91.
Pakistan batted out the final day to secure a draw, but New Zealand had already clinched the series 1-0 with their win in the first Test.

19. 1969: Pakistan Won the 3-Match Series in New Zealand (1-0)

1st Test: Karachi (February 14-18, 1969)

New Zealand: 293 & 180
Pakistan: 445 & 30/0
Result: Pakistan won by 10 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s Majid Khan top-scored with a century in their first innings total of 445, giving them a substantial lead.
New Zealand could only manage 180 in their second innings, allowing Pakistan to chase down the target of 30 without losing a wicket.

2nd Test: Lahore (March 3-7, 1969)

New Zealand: 269 & 240
Pakistan: 445
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Majid Khan starred again for Pakistan, scoring 85 as Pakistan posted 445 in reply to New Zealand’s 269.
New Zealand batted better in their second innings, with Glenn Turner scoring 72 to save the match, leading to a draw.

3rd Test: Dacca (March 20-25, 1969)

New Zealand: 280 & 186
Pakistan: 418 & 49/0
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Hanif Mohammad’s 101 helped Pakistan to a solid total of 418, but New Zealand batted resiliently to avoid defeat in the final Test.
Despite two draws, Pakistan secured the series win 1-0 with their commanding win in the first Test.

20. 1965: Pakistan Won the 3-Match Series in Pakistan (2-0)

1st Test: Karachi (October 10-15, 1965)

New Zealand: 319 & 149
Pakistan: 426 & 46/0
Result: Pakistan won by 10 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s Saeed Ahmed scored a brilliant century (166) in the first innings, giving Pakistan a solid lead.
New Zealand collapsed to 149 in their second innings, allowing Pakistan to chase the target of 43 easily without losing a wicket.

2nd Test: Lahore (October 23-28, 1965)

New Zealand: 200 & 271
Pakistan: 393 & 79/1
Result: Pakistan won by 9 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan dominated the second Test as Hanif Mohammad scored 102 in Pakistan’s first innings.
New Zealand’s second-innings effort of 271 wasn’t enough, and Pakistan chased down the target of 79 for the loss of just one wicket, winning the series.

3rd Test: Dacca (November 5-10, 1965)

New Zealand: 365 & 290
Pakistan: 319 & 241/5
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

New Zealand posted competitive scores in both innings, with Graham Dowling top-scoring with 96 in the first innings.
Pakistan batted through the final day to ensure a draw, but they had already won the series 2-0 with victories in the first two Tests.

21. 1955: First-ever Test Series Between New Zealand and Pakistan – 3 Matches, All Drawn (0-0)

1st Test: Karachi (October 13-17, 1955)

New Zealand: 348 & 227
Pakistan: 551
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s Hanif Mohammad scored a century (103) in their total of 551.
New Zealand batted resiliently in their second innings to avoid an innings defeat, forcing a draw in the first-ever Test between the two sides.

2nd Test: Lahore (November 4-8, 1955)

New Zealand: 348
Pakistan: 561/7 declared
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Pakistan posted another strong total, with Wazir Mohammad scoring 189. Despite trailing by 213 runs on the first innings, New Zealand batted out the match to secure another draw.

3rd Test: Dacca (November 26-30, 1955)

New Zealand: 157 & 222
Pakistan: 257 & 123/3
Result: Match drawn
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Fazal Mahmood (4/30), restricted New Zealand to just 157 in the first innings, but rain and time limitations led to another drawn match, concluding the series without a winner.

New Zealand vs Pakistan ODI Series Timeline (1973 – 2023)

1. 2023 (New Zealand Tour of Pakistan): Pakistan Won 4-1 (5 Matches)

1st ODI: Rawalpindi (April 27, 2023)

New Zealand: 288/7
Pakistan: 291/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Daryl Mitchell top-scored for New Zealand with 113, helping them set a competitive total of 288.
Pakistan chased down the target, led by Fakhar Zaman’s brilliant 117, giving the hosts a strong start to the series.

2nd ODI: Rawalpindi (April 29, 2023)

New Zealand: 336/5
Pakistan: 337/3
Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Daryl Mitchell again starred for New Zealand, scoring 129, as they posted a massive total of 336/5.
Fakhar Zaman was the hero once more, smashing an unbeaten 180 to lead Pakistan to a successful chase.

3rd ODI: Karachi (May 3, 2023)

New Zealand: 261/9
Pakistan: 262/4
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Tom Blundell top-scored for New Zealand with 65, but Pakistan restricted them to 261.
Imam-ul-Haq scored 90, helping Pakistan take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

4th ODI: Karachi (May 5, 2023)

New Zealand: 334/5
Pakistan: 336/6
Result: Pakistan won by 4 wickets
Key Performances:

Mark Chapman’s 104* helped New Zealand post 334/5.
Pakistan chased the target successfully, with Babar Azam leading from the front with 107, ensuring Pakistan won the series.

5th ODI: Karachi (May 7, 2023)

New Zealand: 299/8
Pakistan: 252
Result: New Zealand won by 47 runs
Key Performances:

Will Young scored 87 for New Zealand, helping them set a target of 299.
Pakistan struggled in their chase, bowled out for 252, with Matt Henry taking 3 wickets to give New Zealand a consolation win.

2. 2018 (Pakistan Tour of New Zealand): New Zealand Won 5-0 (5 Matches)

1st ODI: Wellington (January 6, 2018)

New Zealand: 315/7
Pakistan: 166
Result: New Zealand won by 149 runs
Key Performances:

Kane Williamson scored 115 to help New Zealand post a commanding total of 315.
Pakistan collapsed in their chase, with Tim Southee taking 3 wickets, giving New Zealand an easy win.

2nd ODI: Nelson (January 9, 2018)

New Zealand: 246/9
Pakistan: 246 (D/L Method)
Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets (D/L Method)
Key Performances:

Martin Guptill scored 86 to guide New Zealand to 246.
Rain interrupted the match, and New Zealand chased a revised target with ease.

3rd ODI: Dunedin (January 13, 2018)

Pakistan: 74
New Zealand: 75/1
Result: New Zealand won by 9 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan were bundled out for just 74, with Trent Boult taking 5/17.
New Zealand chased the target comfortably in just 14 overs.

4th ODI: Hamilton (January 16, 2018)

Pakistan: 262/8
New Zealand: 263/5
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman scored 54, setting a decent target of 262.
New Zealand chased it down with contributions from Colin de Grandhomme (74*) and Ross Taylor (60).

5th ODI: Wellington (January 19, 2018)

Pakistan: 240
New Zealand: 241/4
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan posted a competitive 240, with Haris Sohail top-scoring (63).
New Zealand chased down the target, thanks to Henry Nicholls’ 52*, sealing a clean sweep.

3. 2016 (Pakistan Tour of New Zealand): New Zealand Won 2-0 (3 Matches)

1st ODI: Wellington (January 25, 2016)

Pakistan: 210
New Zealand: 211/3
Result: New Zealand won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan were bowled out for 210, with Mohammad Hafeez scoring 42.
New Zealand chased the target comfortably, with Martin Guptill top-scoring with 82.

2nd ODI: Napier (January 28, 2016)

Pakistan: 168
New Zealand: 171/2
Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan were bowled out cheaply for 168, with Matt Henry taking 4/40.
Kane Williamson (73*) guided New Zealand to an easy chase, clinching the series 2-0.

3rd ODI: Auckland (January 31, 2016)

Result: Match abandoned due to rain
Key Performances:

The third ODI was abandoned due to persistent rain without a ball being bowled.

4. 2001 (New Zealand Tour of Pakistan): Series Tied 3-3 (6 Matches)

1st ODI: Karachi (April 21, 2001)

New Zealand: 277/8
Pakistan: 279/8
Result: Pakistan won by 2 wickets
Key Performances:

Nathan Astle top-scored for New Zealand with 102, helping them post 277.
Pakistan chased the target with 3 balls to spare, thanks to Inzamam-ul-Haq‘s 75 and a crucial 38* from Azhar Mahmood.

2nd ODI: Karachi (April 23, 2001)

New Zealand: 226/9
Pakistan: 227/3
Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Craig McMillan‘s 61 helped New Zealand to 226.
Pakistan comfortably chased down the target, with Inzamam-ul-Haq scoring another half-century (67).

3rd ODI: Lahore (April 27, 2001)

New Zealand: 268/6
Pakistan: 270/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Lou Vincent top-scored with 74 for New Zealand, but Pakistan’s Yousuf Youhana guided his team to victory with 85.

4th ODI: Lahore (April 29, 2001)

Pakistan: 229/9
New Zealand: 230/3
Result: New Zealand won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Saleem Elahi scored 65 for Pakistan, but New Zealand’s Stephen Fleming scored a brilliant 90* to help his team chase down the total.

5th ODI: Faisalabad (May 1, 2001)

Pakistan: 265/9
New Zealand: 269/4
Result: New Zealand won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi made 87, but Nathan Astle’s 114* guided New Zealand to a comfortable chase.

6th ODI: Faisalabad (May 3, 2001)

Pakistan: 215
New Zealand: 216/5
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Saqlain Mushtaq’s 4 wickets were in vain as Roger Twose scored 75 to help New Zealand tie the series 3-3.

5. 1996 (New Zealand Tour of Pakistan): Pakistan Won 3-0 (3 Matches)

1st ODI: Karachi (November 3, 1996)

New Zealand: 186
Pakistan: 188/6
Result: Pakistan won by 4 wickets
Key Performances:

Waqar Younis and Mushtaq Ahmed shared 7 wickets between them to bowl New Zealand out for 186.
Pakistan chased down the target with ease, led by Ijaz Ahmed’s 51.

2nd ODI: Lahore (November 7, 1996)

New Zealand: 171
Pakistan: 172/3
Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand struggled with the bat, posting only 171, as Aaqib Javed took 3/28.
Saeed Anwar scored 76* to ensure Pakistan cruised to victory.

3rd ODI: Rawalpindi (November 10, 1996)

New Zealand: 241/6
Pakistan: 242/4
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Craig McMillan top-scored for New Zealand with 71, but Saleem Malik‘s unbeaten 78* saw Pakistan chase the target and sweep the series 3-0.

6. 1994 (New Zealand Tour of Pakistan): Pakistan Won 3-1 (4 Matches)

1st ODI: Karachi (October 22, 1994)

New Zealand: 213/8
Pakistan: 214/6
Result: Pakistan won by 4 wickets
Key Performances:

Gavin Larsen’s 4/30 helped restrict Pakistan, but Saleem Malik’s 86* guided them to a successful chase.

2nd ODI: Lahore (October 24, 1994)

New Zealand: 256/7
Pakistan: 259/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Stephen Fleming top-scored for New Zealand with 80, but Inzamam-ul-Haq’s 92* helped Pakistan chase down the target.

3rd ODI: Rawalpindi (October 27, 1994)

Pakistan: 230/7
New Zealand: 234/5
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Waqar Younis took 3 wickets, but New Zealand chased down Pakistan’s total thanks to Ken Rutherford’s 81*.

4th ODI: Peshawar (October 29, 1994)

New Zealand: 209
Pakistan: 213/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Chris Cairns’s 4/41 wasn’t enough to stop Pakistan, as Ramiz Raja led the chase with a composed 71.

7. 1989 (Pakistan Tour of New Zealand): New Zealand Won 3-1 (4 Matches)

1st ODI: Christchurch (February 15, 1989)

Pakistan: 146
New Zealand: 147/2
Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets
Key Performances:

Danny Morrison took 4 wickets to restrict Pakistan to 146.
Andrew Jones guided New Zealand home with 69*.

2nd ODI: Dunedin (February 18, 1989)

Pakistan: 205
New Zealand: 206/5
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Shoaib Mohammad’s 89 helped Pakistan post 205, but Martin Crowe’s 74 helped New Zealand chase it down.

3rd ODI: Auckland (February 22, 1989)

Pakistan: 218
New Zealand: 219/3
Result: New Zealand won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Saleem Malik scored 74, but John Wright‘s 81 guided New Zealand to a series-clinching victory.

4th ODI: Hamilton (February 25, 1989)

New Zealand: 157
Pakistan: 158/4
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Pakistan bowled New Zealand out for 157, with Imran Khan taking 3 wickets.
Pakistan chased down the modest total, with Javed Miandad scoring 58.

8. 1985 (Pakistan Tour of New Zealand): Pakistan Won 3-0 (3 Matches)

1st ODI: Dunedin (February 16, 1985)

New Zealand: 191/9
Pakistan: 192/3
Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

Richard Hadlee top-scored for New Zealand with 41, but Pakistan chased down the total, led by Javed Miandad (67*).

2nd ODI: Christchurch (February 19, 1985)

New Zealand: 186
Pakistan: 187/6
Result: Pakistan won by 4 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand struggled with the bat, with John Bracewell’s 44 being the top score.
Zaheer Abbas’s 45 guided Pakistan to a 4-wicket win.

3rd ODI: Auckland (February 23, 1985)

New Zealand: 223/8
Pakistan: 224/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Martin Snedden’s 54* helped New Zealand post 223/8, but Mudassar Nazar’s 88 saw Pakistan complete the series sweep 3-0.

9. 1979 (New Zealand Tour of Pakistan): Pakistan Won 2-1 (3 Matches)

1st ODI: Sialkot (November 21, 1979)

New Zealand: 207/7
Pakistan: 208/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

John Wright top-scored for New Zealand with 57, helping his side post 207/7.
Pakistan chased down the total, led by Zaheer Abbas’s unbeaten 81*.

2nd ODI: Lahore (November 23, 1979)

Pakistan: 181
New Zealand: 182/6
Result: New Zealand won by 4 wickets
Key Performances:

Imran Khan took 4 wickets to restrict Pakistan to 181, but Glenn Turner‘s 70 helped New Zealand chase the target.

3rd ODI: Karachi (November 25, 1979)

New Zealand: 204
Pakistan: 205/7
Result: Pakistan won by 3 wickets
Key Performances:

Jeremy Coney scored 55 to help New Zealand set a total of 204.
Majid Khan’s 64 guided Pakistan to a close victory and a series win.

10. 1976 (New Zealand Tour of Pakistan): Pakistan Won 2-1 (3 Matches)

1st ODI: Sialkot (December 11, 1976)

New Zealand: 156
Pakistan: 157/2
Result: Pakistan won by 8 wickets
Key Performances:

John Morrison top-scored for New Zealand with 40, but they were bowled out for 156.
Pakistan comfortably chased the target, with Majid Khan scoring 63.

2nd ODI: Lahore (December 14, 1976)

Pakistan: 152
New Zealand: 153/6
Result: New Zealand won by 4 wickets
Key Performances:

Richard Hadlee took 4 wickets, restricting Pakistan to 152.
New Zealand chased the target with Bevan Congdon scoring 56.

3rd ODI: Karachi (December 17, 1976)

New Zealand: 190
Pakistan: 191/4
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

Glenn Turner top-scored for New Zealand with 55, but Pakistan chased down 191 with Zaheer Abbas scoring 75*.

11. 1973 (Pakistan Tour of New Zealand): Series Tied 1-1 (2 Matches)

1st ODI: Christchurch (February 11, 1973)

Pakistan: 211/8
New Zealand: 212/6
Result: New Zealand won by 4 wickets
Key Performances:

Sadiq Mohammad scored 59 to help Pakistan post 211/8.
New Zealand chased the total down, led by Glenn Turner‘s 87.

2nd ODI: Auckland (February 13, 1973)

New Zealand: 178
Pakistan: 179/5
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

Richard Collinge’s 4 wickets restricted Pakistan to 179/5, but Majid Khan’s 65 helped Pakistan chase the target, leveling the series 1-1.

New Zealand vs Pakistan in World Cup Matches

ODI World Cup Matches (1975 – 2023)

1. 1979 Cricket World Cup

Venue: Leeds
Result: Pakistan won by 4 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 238/9 (60 overs), Glenn Turner scored 71.
Pakistan: 241/6 (57 overs), Majid Khan top-scored with 61. Pakistan chased the target to secure a win.

2. 1983 Cricket World Cup

Venue: Birmingham
Result: Pakistan won by 11 runs
Key Performances:

Pakistan: 261/3 (60 overs), with Zaheer Abbas making 103*.
New Zealand: 250/7 (60 overs), Bruce Edgar scored 84, but Pakistan defended their total.

3. 1983 Cricket World Cup (2nd Match)

Venue: Leeds
Result: New Zealand won by 52 runs
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 238/9 (60 overs), with Bruce Edgar scoring 84.
Pakistan: 186 all out (59 overs), as Richard Hadlee took 5 wickets.

4. 1992 Cricket World Cup (Group Stage)

Venue: Christchurch
Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 166/10 (49 overs), Andrew Jones scored 47.
Pakistan: 167/3 (43 overs), Rameez Raja scored 119*, guiding Pakistan to victory.

5. 1992 Cricket World Cup (Semi-Final)

Venue: Auckland
Result: Pakistan won by 4 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 262/7 (50 overs), Martin Crowe made 91.
Pakistan: 264/6 (49 overs), Inzamam-ul-Haq scored 60 off 37 balls, propelling Pakistan to the final.

6. 1999 Cricket World Cup

Venue: Manchester
Result: Pakistan won by 62 runs
Key Performances:

Pakistan: 269/8 (50 overs), Abdul Razzaq scored 60.
New Zealand: 207/10 (46.3 overs), Saqlain Mushtaq took 3 wickets to seal the win.

7. 2011 Cricket World Cup

Venue: Pallekele
Result: Pakistan won by 110 runs
Key Performances:

Pakistan: 302/7 (50 overs), Umar Akmal top-scored with 55.
New Zealand: 192 all out (41.4 overs), Shahid Afridi took 5/45.

8. 2019 Cricket World Cup

Venue: Edgbaston
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 237/6 (50 overs), James Neesham scored 97*.
Pakistan: 241/4 (49.1 overs), Babar Azam scored a brilliant 101* to lead Pakistan to victory.

T20 World Cup Matches (2007 – 2022)

1. 2007 ICC T20 World Cup

Venue: Cape Town
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 143/8 (20 overs), Ross Taylor scored 37.
Pakistan: 147/4 (18.5 overs), Shoaib Malik top-scored with 52*.

2. 2010 ICC T20 World Cup

Venue: Bridgetown
Result: New Zealand won by 1 run
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 133/7 (20 overs), Brendon McCullum scored 33.
Pakistan: 132/7 (20 overs), Salman Butt made 67*, but New Zealand won a thriller.

3. 2012 ICC T20 World Cup

Venue: Pallekele
Result: Pakistan won by 13 runs
Key Performances:

Pakistan: 177/6 (20 overs), Nasir Jamshed scored 56.
New Zealand: 164/9 (20 overs), Rob Nicol top-scored with 33.

4. 2016 ICC T20 World Cup

Venue: Mohali
Result: New Zealand won by 22 runs
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 180/5 (20 overs), Martin Guptill top-scored with 80.
Pakistan: 158/5 (20 overs), Sharjeel Khan made 47.

5. 2021 ICC T20 World Cup

Venue: Sharjah
Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 134/8 (20 overs), Daryl Mitchell scored 27.
Pakistan: 135/5 (18.4 overs), Asif Ali’s quickfire 27* helped Pakistan chase the target.

6. 2022 ICC T20 World Cup (Semi-Final)

Venue: Sydney
Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 152/4 (20 overs), Daryl Mitchell scored 53*.
Pakistan: 153/3 (19.1 overs), Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan both scored half-centuries to take Pakistan to the final.

ICC Champions Trophy Matches (1998 – 2017)

1. 2009 ICC Champions Trophy

Venue: Johannesburg
Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 211 all out (46.3 overs), Martin Guptill scored 57.
Pakistan: 213/4 (45.4 overs), Umar Akmal scored 55* to help Pakistan chase down the target.

2. 2017 ICC Champions Trophy (Semi-Final)

Venue: Cardiff
Result: Pakistan won by 8 wickets
Key Performances:

New Zealand: 211/8 (50 overs), Kane Williamson scored 60.
Pakistan: 215/2 (37.1 overs), Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam ensured an easy chase, helping Pakistan qualify for the final.

What Are the Key Moments in the New Zealand vs Pakistan Cricket Rivalry? (1979-2023)

Pakistan’s Historic Semi-Final Victory (1992 Cricket World Cup)

Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the semi-final of the 1992 Cricket World Cup in Auckland. Inzamam-ul-Haq‘s explosive 60 off 37 balls was instrumental in guiding Pakistan to the final, where they eventually lifted their first-ever World Cup trophy. This match marked the beginning of a strong rivalry between the two nations in ICC events.

Pakistan’s Dominance in 1999 Cricket World Cup Semi-Final

In the 1999 Cricket World Cup semi-final, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 9 wickets at Old Trafford. New Zealand scored 241/7, but Pakistan’s Saeed Anwar (113*) led the chase with ease, propelling Pakistan into their second World Cup final.

New Zealand’s Thrilling 1-Run Victory in the 2010 T20 World Cup

During the 2010 ICC T20 World Cup in Bridgetown, New Zealand edged out Pakistan by just 1 run in a group stage thriller. Defending 133, New Zealand’s Ian Butler and Jacob Oram held their nerve as Pakistan fell agonizingly short, finishing at 132/7.

Pakistan’s 2012 T20 World Cup Triumph in the Super 8s

In the 2012 T20 World Cup, Pakistan secured a crucial 13-run victory over New Zealand in Pallekele during the Super 8 stage. Nasir Jamshed scored 56 to guide Pakistan to 177/6, while their bowlers, led by Saeed Ajmal, restricted New Zealand to 164/9.

New Zealand’s Victory in the 2016 T20 World Cup

New Zealand outclassed Pakistan by 22 runs in the group stage of the 2016 T20 World Cup, held in Mohali. Martin Guptill’s 80 propelled New Zealand to 180/5, and Pakistan could only manage 158/5, marking a key win for New Zealand in ICC tournaments.

Pakistan’s 2021 T20 World Cup Win in Sharjah

Pakistan won by 5 wickets in a crucial group stage match of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, held in Sharjah. Chasing 135, Asif Ali played a match-winning cameo, smashing 27* off 12 balls to secure Pakistan’s victory and maintain their dominance in the tournament.

Pakistan’s Semi-Final Win in the 2022 T20 World Cup

In the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup semi-final, Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets in Sydney to advance to the final. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan both scored half-centuries, chasing New Zealand’s 152/4 with ease. This victory highlighted Pakistan’s resurgence in ICC events.

New Zealand’s 3-2 Series Win in Pakistan (2023)

In April 2023, New Zealand won a thrilling 5-match T20I series 3-2 during their tour of Pakistan. Mark Chapman‘s century in the final T20I helped New Zealand clinch the decider, showcasing New Zealand’s grit and ability to compete in challenging subcontinental conditions.

Conclusion

The cricketing rivalry between New Zealand and Pakistan has spanned nearly 70 years, with both nations achieving significant victories across all formats.

From their first Test series in 1955 to the upcoming encounters in 2024, this timeline is a testament to the strength and endurance of the competition between these two proud cricketing nations. As we look ahead to future contests, one thing remains clear: the New Zealand vs Pakistan rivalry will continue to captivate cricket fans worldwide.

What Are the FAQs About New Zealand vs Pakistan Timeline?

What was the most iconic moment in New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 history?

One of the most iconic moments was New Zealand’s thrilling victory in the 2007 T20I, which was their first win in this format against Pakistan.

Who are the top run-scorers in New Zealand vs Pakistan Test matches?

Historically, players like Javed Miandad from Pakistan and Kane Williamson from New Zealand have scored significant runs in Test encounters between the two sides.

How has the New Zealand vs Pakistan rivalry evolved over the years?

The rivalry has evolved from primarily Test match encounters to closely contested battles across all formats, with T20 cricket adding a new layer of excitement in recent years.

When did Pakistan and New Zealand first meet in an ICC event?

Pakistan and New Zealand first faced each other in an ICC event during the 1979 Cricket World Cup, where Pakistan won by 4 wickets in Leeds.

How did Pakistan perform in the 1999 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand?

In the 1999 World Cup semi-final, Pakistan comfortably defeated New Zealand by 9 wickets. Saeed Anwar led Pakistan’s chase with an unbeaten 113*, securing a place in the final.

What is the closest T20 match between New Zealand and Pakistan in ICC events?

The closest T20 match between the two teams was during the 2010 ICC T20 World Cup in Bridgetown, where New Zealand won by just 1 run, defending a total of 133.

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