Match Overview Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st T20I
The match is part of a five-match T20I series, marking a new era for Pakistan with Salman Ali Agha as captain, replacing Mohammad Rizwan, and without Babar Azam in the squad.Pakistan’s recent overhaul, with new faces and leadership, aiming to recover from a disappointing Champions Trophy exit.
New Zealand, despite missing key players, fielded a competitive side, with Bracewell leading a young and dynamic squad. New Zealand, led by Michael Bracewell, fielded a second-string squad due to IPL commitments, missing players like Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, and Kane Williamson.
The series is part of Pakistan’s tour, including subsequent ODIs, with venues like University Oval, Dunedin, and Eden Park, Auckland, hosting further matches.
Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I Match Report
The match started at 02:15 PM LOCAL time (NZST),.
Pakistan team included debutants Mohammad Ali, Hasan Nawaz, and Abdul Samad.
Pakistan batted first in the 1st T20I match against New Zealand on March 16, 2025, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Their innings concluded at 91 runs in 18.4 overs, with all 10 wickets falling, indicating a challenging batting performance.This is the lowest total of Pakistan vs New Zealand in T20I.
Early in the innings, Pakistan struggled, with Mohammad Haris scoring 0 off 6 balls, caught by Hay and bowled by Jamieson. Hasan Nawaz also scored 0 off 2 balls, caught by Jamieson and bowled by Duffy. Irfan Khan managed 1 run off 6 balls, caught by Hay and bowled by Jamieson.
The powerplay score was among Pakistan’s second-lowest in history, highlighting the difficulty in setting a foundation.
New Zealand’s bowlers, particularly Jamieson and Duffy, seemed to have a significant impact, taking key wickets early and contributing to Pakistan’s low score.
