New Zealand and Pakistan share an intense rivalry that has produced thrilling cricket matches throughout its history, from Test matches to Twenty20 clashes and beyond. From early Test matches to today’s T20 battles, this rivalry has added many chapters to cricket history.
Both sides will look to claim victory in their inaugural T20I series against each other at Dunedin, an ideal environment for batsmen. In this article, we will discuss the main points of New Zealand National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline.
The first Test match
New Zealand and Pakistan’s longstanding rivalry has produced some unforgettable moments in cricket’s history. Test matches, ODIs and T20Is between these teams always produce high-octane contests with both teams known for their talent, skill, and fiercely competitive spirits – now more so than ever in modern Twenty20 cricket!
At Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand won by an innings and 37 runs to open their series against Pakistan. New Zealand’s bowlers dominated, holding Pakistan to only 164 in their first innings before their batsmen battled hard – led by Kane Williamson (captain) and Tim Seifert (half century each).
Pakistan won by an innings and 93 runs at Karachi’s National Stadium, with Fakhar Zaman leading their batsmen with his brilliant second innings score. New Zealand batsmen managed to fight back, with Tom Latham and Lou Vincent both contributing big scores in reply.
New Zealand eventually overcame their initial struggles and won two matches to take the five-match series 3-2, providing both teams an invaluable chance to test out new squad combinations ahead of World Cup competition.
Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Sunday that their national team will visit New Zealand next year and play three ODIs and five T20Is as part of a tour, marking their sixth visit since 2023. Details for the series were finalized during a meeting between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenink. Both leaders discussed and agreed upon a tour plan while also working towards strengthening bilateral cricket relations between their nations. They also reaffirmed their commitment to the ICC Future Tours Programme by choosing two locations for international matches – Karachi’s National Stadium will host ODIs while Multan Cricket Stadium hosts T20Is – that are in good condition, giving both teams pride of place as home grounds.
The first ODI match
After an exhilarating Test series, both teams were eager to begin the limited overs contest. New Zealand, led by Kane Williamson, entered with a blend of experience and young talent while Pakistan, led by Imran Khan, were looking to build on their strong performance at World Cup 2015 by reaching the semi-final stage. It promised to be an intense battle filled with memorable moments – and it didn’t disappoint.
New Zealand started off strong, posting an impressive 352/8 total with Glenn Turner scoring 104 runs. Pakistan responded strongly, scoring 455, led by Majid Khan who hit 100 runs before rain finally ended play but both sides came away victorious from an important contest.
At 157/2 in the second innings, Pakistan’s bowlers made it difficult for New Zealand to break ahead of the run rate. Despite some effort from Brooke Halliday and Suzie Bates, New Zealand fell short by 213 runs.
Though both teams were ultimately disappointed by the result, both displayed strong character in their comeback attempts. Pakistan, led by Babar Azam and Haris Sohail, came back from being outnumbered to gain control of the game; New Zealand mounted an outstanding second innings comeback to avoid innings defeat and earn a tie.
Both teams will now square off in a five-match T20I series starting April 18 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and concluding in Lahore on 27 April, with Tim Southee returning as captain in red-ball format and Kane Williamson moving away to T20 World Cup starting on May 30 in England and Wales. It will serve as an invaluable test before T20 World Cup begins later that month in England & Wales – providing both teams a vital test ahead of starting play for it all on May 30 in England & Wales T20 World Cup which starts starting May 30 in England& Wales! It will see Tim Southee return after months away due to knee issues; in T20 World Cup matches the two sides will battle it out to try and reach England/Wales tournament where Tim Southee will replace Kane Williamson for red ball format batting.
The first T20I match
New Zealand and Pakistan national cricket teams are two of the fiercest rivalries in world cricket, boasting decades of intense rivalry that has resulted in many memorable moments and captivating encounters that have captured fans worldwide while showcasing some of its greatest players.
Although two nations are longtime adversaries, they still enjoy an exceptional level of mutual friendship and respect between themselves despite their intense rivalry. This was evident during the 2015 Cricket World Cup when both sides wore black armbands in solidarity for victims of Peshawar school attack. Both teams are currently experiencing transition, with young talent joining established campaigners on both teams; therefore this series provides newcomers a platform to demonstrate their worthiness as part of an ancient rivalry.
On 14 February 2022, New Zealand and Pakistan met in Auckland for their inaugural T20I. New Zealand won by 7 wickets, led by Brendon McCullum’s unbeaten 57 for New Zealand. Pakistan replied with an innings score of 132/7 led by Shahid Afridi’s unbeaten 113* score for Pakistan.
New Zealand defeated Pakistan by nine wickets at Hamilton on 12 March. Colin de Grandhomme led New Zealand’s bowlers, taking 6/41 off Pakistan’s first innings; Ross Taylor then hit an unbeaten 102 to seal victory for New Zealand.
New Zealand triumphed by five wickets at Eden Park on 16 April for their second ODI of the series against Pakistan, as their batsmen dominated Brendon McCullum and Ross Taylor both scored centuries. Pakistan struggled in reaching their target, eventually being dismissed for just 230 runs.
On 19 June at Auckland’s Eden Park, Pakistan secured an exciting 13-run victory against New Zealand to end an unforgettable T20I series for both sides. Both sides displayed excellent batsmanship during an exciting contest that provided New Zealand their maiden triumph in this format and set off an eventful campaign – truly memorable for New Zealand.
The first T20I series
The New Zealand and Pakistan national cricket teams share an enduring and highly entertaining rivalry that has produced thrilling contests and unforgettable moments over decades of competitions, captivating fans from all around the world in spectacular contests that continue to evolve as new formats of cricket emerge. This timeline explores key events and matches that have helped define this epic rivalry.
The opening T20I of this series was an extremely high-scoring contest, with both teams scoring over 200 runs each. Pakistan took an early lead with Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq both making centuries in their innings; however, New Zealand bowlers produced an outstanding effort, leading them to an 8-wicket victory courtesy of Colin de Grandhomme’s 6/41 dismissals of Pakistan’s first innings and Ross Taylor’s unbeaten 102 for New Zealand setting an ambitious target of 230; although Tim Southee and Neil Wagner ensured their team could reach it comfortably before sealing New Zealand victory with ease.
In the final match of the series, both sides posted strong totals in their first innings. Unfortunately for New Zealand batsmen, however, their batsman could not force any outcome as Pakistan secured a draw to take an edge into a tie series win.
Both teams will square off against one another this month in a five-match T20I series, although New Zealand may miss some of their key players due to participation in the Indian Premier League tournament. Michael Bracewell was recently reinstated as captain and Selector Sam Wells is delighted that he can carry out this responsibility effectively.
Both teams are currently going through transition periods, and this series will give newcomers an opportunity to establish themselves within the competition. The New Zealand-Pakistan rivalry is testament to international cricket’s timeless appeal and promises more thrilling encounters down the line. Both sides will meet again for two Tests and three ODIs against one another before facing each other again for white-ball series games in April 2023 and again before June’s ICC T20 World Cup begins.
