Pakistan's senior national cricket team suffered a 78-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in match 1 of the Pakistan ODI Tri-series 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, 8 February 2025. (Highlights | More Cricket News)
An unbeaten century from Glenn Phillips (106 not out off 74 balls) and an 84-ball 81 from Daryl Mitchell helped the Kiwis set a 331-run target, and Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry then claimed three wickets apiece to help bowl the hosts out for 252. Phillips was named Player of the Match for his swashbuckling hundred, which included six fours and seven sixes.
The BlackCaps next face South Africa on Monday (Feb 10) at the same venue, while Pakistan's next match is against the Proteas in Karachi on Feb 12.
Toss Update
New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in Lahore.
Playing XIs
New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William O' Rourke
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Babar Azam, Khushdil Shah, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
South Africa are the third team in this tri-series. The hosts, Pakistan launched their new jersey for the ODIs which they will also wear in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting on 19 February.
Pakistan Vs New Zealand - Live Streaming Details
The PAK Vs NZ, Match 1 of the Pakistan ODI tri-series, was available to stream live on the JioTV app and website in India. On TV, the Sony Sports Network channels broadcasted the match in India.
