New Zealand won ODI Tri Series  by defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets

New Zealand defeated Pakistan at National Stadium Karachi by 5 wickets.

Playing first Pakistan scored 242 runs in 49.3 overs. Mohammad Rizwan was highest scorer with 46 off 76 balls. Salman Agha scored 45 runs off 65 balls and Tayyab Tahir scored 38 off 33 balls.Babar Azam scored 29 off 34 balls . Fakhar scored 10 runs .

Will O’Rourke was most successful with balls who took  4 for 43 in 9.3 overs. Michael Bracewell took 2 for 38  in 10 overs.Mitchell Sanner was most economical who gave only 20 runs in 10 overs and took two wickets.Jacob Duffy and Nathan Smith took one wicket each.

New Zealand reached at target in 45.2 overs after loss of 5 wickets.

Daryl Mitchell was top scorer with 57 runs off 58 balls with SR of 98.27. Tom Latham scored 56 off 64 balls . Devon Conway scored  48 off 74 balls. Kane Williamson score 34 off 49. Glenn Phillips scored 20 off  17 balls.

New Zealand scored 243/5 in  45.2 overs.

Naseem Shah took 2 for 43 in 8 overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi took one for 45 in 9 overs. Abrar Ahmed one for 67 run in 10 overs. Slaman Agha took 1 for 45 in 10 overs.

Will O’Rourke is the player of the match for his 4 for 43.Now Pakistan will face New Zealand in Champion trophy on February 19, 2025.

New Zealand vs Pakistan in tournament finals

1996 – lost by 41 runs

2003 – won by 4 wickets

2025 – won by 5 wickets