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PAK vs NZ Highlights, ODI Tri-series 2025 final: New Zealand win series; beat Pakistan by 5 wickets

Pakistan vs New Zealand final LIVE SCORE UPDATES: ODI tri-series final will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

PAK vs NZ

PAK vs NZ

New Zealand emerged as the champions of the ODI tri-series as they beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final to end their Champions Trophy 2025 preparations on a high.  Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell scored the winning runs as the Kiwis went on to chase a modest 253-run target easily in Karachi.Poor   Poor show by PAK with the bat  Pakistan didn't get off to a good start in the ODI tri-series final agianst New Zealand in karachi as they have set a modest 243-run target for the Kiwis on the day. Coming into the match after a brilliant batting innings against the Proteas, he hosts would be disappointed from the batting effort today.  While opener Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam couldn't give their side a fiery start this time, Babar did get some boundaries and also became the fastes player to reach 6000 ODI runs in international cricket.  It was Rizwan and Salman who stichted up another 70 odd run partnership in the middle of the innings but the partnership came to an end with O'Rourke taking Rizwan out of the game at 46. Salman too followed him in the dressing room as he was dismissed on 46 on the day.  It was the short cameo of Naseem Shah and Faheem Ashraf which steered the side to 242 in the end and gave the Pakistan bowlers something to defend on the night. 
New Zealand 2nd innings scorecard
Batting   R B M 4s 6s SR        
Will Young  lbw b Naseem Shah 5 7 8 1 0 71.42        
Devon Conway  c Abrar Ahmed b Naseem Shah 48 74 100 5 0 64.86        
Kane Williamson  b Agha Salman 34 49 66 3 1 69.38        
Daryl Mitchell  c & b Abrar Ahmed 57 58 87 6 0 98.27        
Tom Latham † c Abrar Ahmed b Shaheen Shah Afridi 56 64 87 5 0 87.5        
Glenn Phillips  not out 20 17 31 2 0 117.64        
Michael Bracewell  not out 2 3 7 0 0 66.66        
Extras (b 1, lb 4, w 16) 21  
Total 45.2 Ov (RR: 5.36) 243/5  
     
     
Bowling O M R W ECON 0s 4s 6s WD NB
Shaheen Shah Afridi 9 0 45 1 5 29 5 0 1 0
Naseem Shah 8 0 43 2 5.37 23 3 0 4 0
Faheem Ashraf 2.2 0 16 0 6.85 8 1 1 1 0
Abrar Ahmed 10 0 67 1 6.7 25 8 0 2 0
Salman Agha 10 0 45 1 4.5 33 4 0 3 0
Khushdil Shah 6 0 22 0 3.66 19 1 0 1 0
  Pakistan 1st innings scorecard 
Pakistan 1st innings scorecard
Batting   R B 4s 6s SR            
Fakhar Zaman  c Young b O'Rourke 10 15 2 0 66.66            
Babar Azam  c & b Smith 29 34 4 1 85.29            
Saud Shakeel  b Bracewell 8 14 1 0 57.14            
Mohammad Rizwan (c)† b O'Rourke 46 76 4 1 60.52            
Salman Agha  c Duffy b Bracewell 45 65 1 1 69.23            
Tayyab Tahir  c Williamson b Duffy 38 33 4 1 115.15            
Khushdil Shah  c Phillips b Santner 7 18 0 0 38.88            
Faheem Ashraf  c Santner b O'Rourke 22 21 2 0 104.76            
Shaheen Shah Afridi  c Young b Santner 1 4 0 0 25            
Naseem Shah  c Bracewell b O'Rourke 19 17 1 1 111.76            
Abrar Ahmed  not out 1 1 0 0 100            
Extras (b 1, lb 5, nb 1, w 9) 16  
Total 49.3 Ov (RR: 4.88) 242  
Fall of wickets: 1-16 (Fakhar Zaman, 3.5 ov), 2-46 (Saud Shakeel, 8.3 ov), 3-54 (Babar Azam, 11.5 ov), 4-142 (Mohammad Rizwan, 31.5 ov), 5-161 (Salman Agha, 36.5 ov), 6-195 (Tayyab Tahir, 41.5 ov), 7-200 (Khushdil Shah, 43.1 ov), 8-202 (Shaheen Shah Afridi, 43.6 ov), 9-241 (Faheem Ashraf, 49.1 ov), 10-242 (Naseem Shah, 49.3 ov)        
Bowling O M R W ECON 0s 4s 6s WD NB
Jacob Duffy 7 0 48 1 6.85 25 5 2 1 1
Will O’Rourke 9.3 0 43 4 4.52 36 3 1 4 0
Michael Bracewell 10 1 38 2 3.8 35 3 0 2 0
Nathan Smith 7 0 46 1 6.57 19 6 0 0 0
Mitchell Santner 10 1 20 2 2 40 0 0 0 0
Glenn Phillips 6 0 41 0 6.83 15 2 2 2 0
 
Rizwan Confident in Batting First
  Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan, standing in as skipper, expressed confidence in his team's decision to bat first on a dry pitch.
 
"Want to bat first. Pitch looks dry. We are trying to do our best. I said in the press conference about the cultural problem, but we're trying to fix it," Rizwan stated.
 
Pakistan have made one change to their lineup for the final.
 
Playing XIs for the PAK vs NZ Final 
Pakistan Playing 11: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed. 
New Zealand Playing 11: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, William O’Rourke
  Karachi Pitch Report: A Slower Surface in the First Innings?
  Experts Bazid Khan and Vernon Philander highlighted subtle differences in the surface compared to the previous game, suggesting it might play slightly two-paced in the first innings.
 
"It was brilliant chasing the other night, but looks slightly different today. There are a couple of dry spots, might be two-paced and scoring might be lower. I do feel it'll be better at night with dew. Don't think the surface will slow up that much in the evening," they observed. 
 
New Zealand to Remain Cautious with Rachin Ravindra’s Return
  New Zealand coach Gary Stead confirmed that Rachin Ravindra continues to recover from the head injury he sustained in the tournament opener. Though his headaches have subsided, the management is not looking to rush him back, especially with Devon Conway performing well as his replacement.
 
Meanwhile, fast bowler Lockie Ferguson, who suffered a hamstring injury during the ILT20, has resumed training and is gradually increasing his workload. Stead indicated that the team is likely to ease Ferguson back into action over the next two games, ensuring he regains full match fitness before returning to the XI.  Check latest news on ICC Champions Trophy 2025 here 
 
Pakistan vs New Zealand Live telecast in India
 
  The PAK vs NZ ODI Match live telecast will be available on the Sony Sports network in India.
 
PAK vs NZ ODI Live streaming in India
 
The Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI live streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.  Check ICC Champions Trophy 2025 points table here  Stay tuned for PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE, MATCH UPDATES HERE
10:06 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: NZ win by 5 wickets in the final!

A dominant performance through out the series as NZ turn out to the deserving winners of the ODI tri-series. A 5-wicket win against Pakistan on the night.
10:02 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Latham dismissed!

Over Summary: W 0 1 1 1 0; New Zealand 236/5 after 45 overs; Glenn Phillips 13 (14) Michael Bracewell 2 (3)

NZ need 7 runs to win!
 
Shaheen continues the attack and gives 5 runs off the over.
9:57 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Shaheen gets Latham!

Tom Latham departs after his fifty as he is caught at backward sq. leg by Abrar.
9:55 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 8 runs off the over!

Over Summary: 2 4 wd 0 1 0 0; New Zealand 232/3 after 44 overs; Glenn Phillips 12 (14) Tom Latham 55 (62)
 
Abrar continues the attack and gives 8 runs off the over.
9:51 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 3 runs off the over!

Over Summary: 1 1 0 0 1 0; New Zealand 224/3 after 43 overs; Glenn Phillips 12 (11) Tom Latham 49 (59)
 
Shah continues the attack an dgives off 3 runs.
9:48 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 12 runs off the over!

Over Summary: 4 0 4 1 2 1; New Zealand 220/3 after 42 overs; Glenn Phillips 11 (9) Tom Latham 47 (55)
 
Abrar continues the attack and gives 12 runs off the over.
 
9:43 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 4 runs off the over!

Over Summary: 0 0 2 1 0 1; New Zealand 207/3 after 41 overs; Glenn Phillips 7 (7) Tom Latham 38 (51)
 
Shah continues the attack and gives 4 runs off the over.
9:40 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 9 runs off the over!

Over Summary: 1 wd 1 0 1 4 1; New Zealand 204/3 after 40 overs; Glenn Phillips 6 (3) Tom Latham 37 (49)
 
Naseem continues the attack and gives 9 runs off the over.
9:33 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 14 runs off the over!

Over Summary: 4 1 1 4 4 0; New Zealand 195/3 after 39 overs; Daryll Mitchell 57 (58) Tom Latham 35 (46)
 
Abrar continues the attack
 
Ball 6 - He is dismissed via caught and bowled.
 
Ball 5 - He gets another FOUR towards square.
 
Ball 4 - Mitchell sweeps for a FOUR again to bring up his fifty.
 
Ball 3 - Misfield gifts 1 run to Tom.
 
Ball 2 - Another sweep towards square for a single.
 
Ball 1 - Mitchell hits a FOUR towards square.
9:28 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 7 runs from the over!

Over Summary: 2 1 1 1 1 1; New Zealand 181/3 after 38 overs; Daryll Mitchell 44 (53) Tom Latham 34 (45)
 
Naseem continues the attack
 
Ball 6 - Mitchell ends the over with a single again.
 
Ball 5 - Tom with another quick single this time.
 
Ball 4 - Mitchell A single by Mitchell towards mid on.
 
Ball 3 - Tom with a quick sigle towards long on.
 
Ball 2 - He takes a single towards backward sq. leg.
 
Ball 1 - Mitchell with a couple of rusn towards mid-wicket.
9:22 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 5 runs from the over!

Over Summary: 1 1 1 1 1 0; New Zealand 174/3 after 37 overs; Daryll Mitchell 39 (49) Tom Latham 32 (43)
 
Abrar continues the attack
 
Ball 6 - Tom ends the over with a block.
 
Ball 5 - Mitchell goes down the ground for a single.
 
Ball 4 - Tom reverse sweeps for a single.
 
Ball 3 - Mitchell sweeps for a single towrds backward sq. leg.
 
Ball 2 - Tom takes a single towards square.
 
Ball 1 - Mitchell with a single towards covers.
9:18 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 9 runs off the over!

Over Summary: 2 4 1 1 1 0; New Zealand 169/3 after 36 overs; Daryll Mitchell 36 (46) Tom Latham 30 (40)
 
Shaheen continues the attack
 
Ball 6 - Tom ends the over with a block.
 
Ball 5 - Mitchell with a single towards square.
 
Ball 4 - Tom takes a single towards point.
 
Ball 3 - He hits it towards covers for a single this time.
 
Ball 2 - Another hit towards mid-wicket goes for FOUR this time.
 
Ball 1 - Mitchell swings towards mid-wicket for 2 runs
9:13 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 4 runs off the over!

Over Summary: 1 0 2 wd 0 0 0; New Zealand 160/3 after 35 overs; Daryll Mitchell 28 (42) Tom Latham 29 (38)
 
Abrar continues the attack
 
Ball 6 - He ends the over with another block.
 
Ball 5 - Another push to long on but no run.
 
Ball 4 - A wide ball is followed by a push to fine leg.
 
Ball 3 - Tom again dropped by Saud. 2 runs taken.
 
Ball 2 - Tom blocks the next ball.
 
Ball 1 - Mitchell sweeps for a single towards square.
9:09 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 11 runs from the over!

Over Summary: 1 2 4 0 4 0; New Zealand 156/3 after 34 overs; Daryll Mitchell 27 (41) Tom Latham 27 (33)
 
Shaheen continues the attack
 
Ball 6 - He ends the over with a block
 
Ball 5 - Outside edge goes for FOUR behind thekeeper.
 
Ball 4 - Latham is saved by the NZ review as decision overturned to not-out.
 
Ball 3 - A hit towards covers for a FOUR.
 
Ball 2 - Tom with a flick for 2 runs towards backward sq. leg. 
 
Ball 1 - Mitchell with a single towards long on.
9:00 PM

PAK vs NZ FINAL LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2 runs from the over!

Over Summary: 0 0 1 0 1 0; New Zealand 145/3 after 33 overs; Daryll Mitchell 26 (40) Tom Latham 17 (28)
 
Abrar continues the attack
 
Ball 6 - Tom ends the over with a block off the thigh pad.
 
Ball 5 - He sweeps to mid-wicket for a single.
 
Ball 4 - Mitchell blocks the next ball.
 
Ball 3 - He sweeps for a single towards fine leg.
 
Ball 2 - An awkward block by Tom this time.
 
Ball 1 - Tom blocks the first ball.

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First Published: Feb 14 2025 | 12:57 PM IST

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