Pakistan Vs New Zealand Highlights, ODI Tri Series Final: Kiwis Defeat PAK By 5 Wickets To Lift Trophy In Karachi

Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Akif Javed, Usman Khan.

New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William ORourke, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith, Lockie Ferguson.

The Pakistan vs New Zealand final match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series will be streamed live in India on the FanCode app and website. On TV, the Sony Sports Network channels (Sony Sports Ten 1 SD and HD) will broadcast the match in India.

The weather in Karachi is sunny in the afternoon with temperatures around 30°C. Today, rain is far away!

Pakistan win the toss and opt to bat first against New Zealand.

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke

Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam are at the crease as Pakistan begin their innings in Karachi.

Fakhar Zaman got off the mark with a couple before flicking a full delivery for a boundary, though Nathan Smith couldn't hold onto a tough catch.

PAK: 10/0 (1)

The Blackcaps find a way! Pakistan have lost their first wicket as Fakhar Zaman departs for 10 off 15 balls. He flicked a full delivery from William O’Rourke straight to mid-wicket, where Will Young took a comfortable catch.

Babar Azam is now joined by Saud Shakeel at the crease.

PAK: 16/1 (3.5)

Michael Bracewell strikes in his first over!

Saud Shakeel goes for the cut but is undone by the low bounce, the ball crashing into the off-stump.

A stunned Shakeel walks back as Pakistan lose their second wicket.

PAK: 46/2 (8.3)

Nathan Smith delivers a massive blow for Pakistan! He sends Babar Azam back with a sharp return catch! The PAK star was stroking a classy 29 off 34, but his dismissal has left the hosts reeling now. Michael Bracewell and Nathan Smith have tightened the screws, conceding just 13 runs in the last five overs while picking up two crucial wickets.

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PAK: 54/3 (12.3)

Rizwan (28* off 61) and Agha (29* off 39) are rebuilding after Pakistan lost three of their strong batters. The duo has added 58 off 91 balls, with Agha surviving a miscued pull. Santner라이브 바카라 tight spell and Smith라이브 바카라 short balls are keeping New Zealand in the hunt.

PAK: 112/3 (27)

After losing Rizwan for 46 and Agha Salman for 45, Pakistan find itself in a tough spot at 165/5 in 38.1 overs.

Michael Bracewell and William O'Rourke have turned the tide for the Blackcaps, tightening their grip.

Khushdil Shah and Tayyab Tahir now have the responsibility of rebuilding. Let's see if they can!

PAK: 165/5 (38.1)

Faheem Ashraf and Naseem Shah are putting up a spirited fight, adding crucial runs in the final overs!

Ashraf is playing some aggressive strokes (22*) while Naseem (19*) smacked a six over midwicket to keep the scoreboard ticking.

Despite a tough fielding by the Blackcaps, Pakistan have managed to push past 230.

PAK: 233/8 (48.2)

Pakistan라이브 바카라 innings come to an end at 242 in 49.3 overs, as William O’Rourke (3/43) cleans up the tail. Faheem Ashraf (22 off 21) and Naseem Shah (19 off 17) added some crucial late runs, but it wasn’t enough to recover from the top-order collapse.

With 242 on the board, Pakistan will hope the pitch holds up under lights and their bowlers can make early inroads.

PAK: 242 (49.3)

Kane Williamson and Devon Conway are settling in after the early loss of Will Young off Naseem Shah's delivery

Williamson has played a few elegant strokes, including a superb pick-up pull for six off Faheem Ashraf.

Conway, on the other hand, is being watchful, rotating the strike when possible.

NZ: 54/1 (13.1)

Devon Conway continues to anchor the chase, bringing up a composed half-century. The left-hander has shown great patience, finding gaps and rotating the strike well. However, Salman Agha dismisses Kane Williamson for 34 giving Pakistan a breakthrough.

Daryl Mitchell, on the other hand, is looking to settle after a cautious start. Naseem Shah and Salman Agha are trying to apply pressure, but New Zealand remain in the driver's seat.

NZ: 125/2 (27)

New Zealand remain on track in their chase. However, they lost Devon Conway for 48. The left-hander fell to Abrar Ahmed caught by Naseem Shah. Meanwhile, Tom Latham and Daryl Mitchell are keeping the scoreboard ticking, ensuring the required rate stays in check.

NZ: 171/3 (36.2)

Tom Latham posts a half ton, expertly manoeuvring the field with his sweeps and reverse sweeps.

Earlier, Abrar provided Pakistan with a much-needed breakthrough, dismissing Daryl Mitchell for 57. But, seems like it was too late. Despite the wicket, New Zealand remain in command.

NZ: 217/4 (41.4)

New Zealand seal victory in the first match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Nation Series 2025 by 5 wickets!

Faheem Ashraf's bouncer sails over Phillips' head, called wide, bringing up the winning run.

We saw a dominant performance from the Kiwis, with Tom Latham (56 off 64) and Daryl Mitechell (57*off 58) anchoring the chase, while Phillips (18*) and Bracewell (3*) finished it off.

New Zealand's spinners and pacers as well proved too good. This provided a good preparation for the Kiwis just ahead of the Champions Trophy but for the hosts, it could be a lesson. Anyways, New Zealand lift the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series title in Karachi!

PAK: 242 (49.3)

NZ: 243/5 (45.2)

William O’Rourke earned the Player of the Match honor for his outstanding bowling performance, registering figures of 4/40 to dismantle Pakistan라이브 바카라 batting lineup. He took the first wicket of the match dismissing opener Fakhar Zaman for 19, before delivering a crucial blow by removing the in-form Mohammad Rizwan for 46, just short of a half-century. O’Rourke then halted Faheem Ashraf and Naseem Shah라이브 바카라 late resistance, ensuring Pakistan never built momentum.

The opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will see Pakistan and New Zealand locking horns yet again in Karachi on February 19.