The cricketing rivalry between Pakistan and New Zealand is set to add another chapter to its glorious legacy when the two teams face each other tomorrow in the curtain-raiser for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
If their previous battles are any indication, the fixture promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the most experienced sides in ODI cricket history.
Out of the 118 ODIs played between the two nations, Pakistan holds a slight advantage, winning 61 times, while New Zealand has secured 53 victories. This demonstrates how evenly matched the two teams have been over the years, with three matches ending without a result and one match ending in a tie, further adding to the thrilling nature of this contest.
In the ICC Champions Trophy specifically, Pakistan and New Zealand have faced off just three times, with New Zealand winning all three games.
Pakistan will also look to utilize the home-field advantage when the two sides meet on February 19th. Out of the 30 meetings between the two in Pakistan, the home side has won a staggering 22 matches, with the Kiwis managing to come out on top just eight times.
However, the recent momentum is with Mitchell Santner’s team, who has won three of the last five matches against Pakistan and remains unbeaten against the hosts in 2025, with two comprehensive wins on the trot. The visitors also enjoy playing in Karachi, having won five of their nine ODIs at the National Stadium.
| Stats | Matches | PAK won | NZ won | Draw | Tied | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 61 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| In Champions Trophy | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In ICC Tournaments (ODI) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| At National Stadium, Karachi | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Pakistan | 30 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The battles between these two teams have often been high-octane affairs, shaped by both individual brilliance and instances of team harmony. As Pakistan and New Zealand gear up for their Champions Trophy 2025 opener, the historical record between the two sides adds another layer of intrigue. Both teams will be keen to continue their proud records and make a statement in the ICC Champions Trophy, further enriching the history of Pakistan vs. New Zealand encounters in ODIs.