New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand for their T20I series was concluded in the Sky Stadium, Wellington. What a matchday, a balmy evening, and both teams stride out onto the pitch. And the fans packed the stands for the final T20s of the five-match series of this tour.

As the decider match, the energy was quite buzzing through the ground like static, as the floodlights took over and chants of “Kiwi! Kiwi!” and “Pakistan Zindabad!”. And from the first ball, it was clear, this was going to be a cracker. The series was already in favor of New Zealand; however, Pakistan was still looking for a miracle to avoid a 4-1 defeat.

Match Details at a Glance

• Fixture: New Zealand vs Pakistan – 5^th T20I
• Date: March 26, 2025
• Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
• Result: New Zealand clinched an 8-wicket victory
• Series Tally: New Zealand claimed the series 4–1
• Player of the Match: James Neesham

The Pakistani Innings – 128 for 9 (20 Overs)

After losing the toss, Pakistan tried their best to start confidently. And with the early wickets of Hasan Nawaz and Omair Yousuf, and somehow never recovered. They slumped to 25/3 in five overs. However, skippers Agha Salman and Shadab Khan showed some resistance and performed quite outstandingly throughout the series. But eventually, the top order collapse is something they never get to recover control.

Top Moments:

• Agha Salman was actually the lone star of the match, anchoring a 50* partnership with Shadab.
• Shadab Khan added a short but fiery cameo (28 off 20; 5×4).
• Extras were a costly 13, including 11 wides that increased the pressure.

Pakistani Batting Line-up

Extras: 13 (1‑bye, 11‑wides, 1‑leg bye)
Total: 128/9 in 20 overs

Fall of Wickets

• 1.3 ov: Nawaz lbw – 5
• 4.5 ov: Haris caught – 23
• 5.3 ov: Yousuf caught – 25
• 7.5 ov: Usman caught – 43
• 10.2 ov: Samad bowled – 52
• 16.1 ov: Shadab caught – 106
• 16.4 ov: Jahandad caught – 108
• 18.3 ov: Salman caught – 121
• 18.6 ov: Muqeem lbw – 123

New Zealand Bowling

The ultimate disaster of the Pakistani innings was the outclass bowling of New Zealand.

• As James Neesham was the most notable one with 5/22 in $ overs. He totally ripped their middle and lower order. Tech-savvy yorkers, tight lines, and a mix of pace disrupted Pakistan’s plan.
• Jacob Duffy also put out a show with 2/18 in 4 overs. He quite maintain the pressure with consistent discipline.
• Other than them, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, and Will O’Rourke also shared the spoils. They give Pakistan quite a hard time, with stifling economic rates and smart field placements.

New Zealand’s Chase – 131 for 2 (10 Overs)

The chase was quite breathtaking and flawless. The Kiwis start the match with a powerplay performance by Tim Seifert, who sets a new benchmark.

• Tim Seifert decimated the bowling attack, with 97* off 38 balls. His batting was worth watching, a spectacle, a whirlwind of power hitting.
• Finn Allen also supported beautifully with 27 off just 12 balls, including five fours and a six.
• Other players like Mark Chapman (3 off 7) and Daryl Mitchell (2 off 4) helped wrap it up calmly. Extras added just 2 to the total.

New Zealand Batting Line-up

Extras: 2 (1‑wide, 1‑no ball)

Total: 131/2 in 10 overs

Fall of Wickets

• 2 ov: Allen caught – 93
• 2 ov: Chapman stumped – 103

Pakistan’s Bowling Response

When it comes to the bowling performance of Pakistan, it was as disappointing as their batting. However, one name found reward for his discipline, and that was Muqeem. And the rest of them simply caved under the pressure of Seifert and Allen.

Tactical Insights And Reflections

• As the results show, the New Zealand Bowling Unit was quite cohesive. Not only Neesham’s performance stood out, but Duffy’s tight spells and the support from Sears, Sodhi, and O’Rourke completed the dominance.
• Pakistan didn’t manage to recover from their middle overs collapse. 27/3 in the powerplay meant they were on the back foot from early on, choosing to defend rather than set or chase.

• Moreover, Pakistan’s extras conceded 11 wides and multiple loose deliveries gave away 13 bonus runs, amplifying their collapse.

Series Recap

• 1st T20I (Christchurch): NZ won by 9 wickets
• 2nd T20I (Dunedin): NZ won by 5 wickets
• 3rd T20I (Auckland): Pakistan fought back, winning by 9 wickets
• 4th T20I (Mount Maunganui): NZ thrashed Pakistan by 115 runs
• 5th T20I (Wellington): NZ clinched with an 8-wicket demolition

Overall, New Zealand celebrated a 4–1 series win.

Conclusion

This match, as the decider of the 5-day T20I series, was concluded with the victory of New Zealand by 4-1. They showed not only their T20 prowess but also discipline in bowling, depth in batting, and ruthlessness in execution.

On the other hand, for Pakistan, the series exposed flaws: bowling inconsistency, squandered chances, and inability to build sustained momentum.

Neesham’s all-rounder brilliance and Seifert’s late-inning power will be highlights for New Zealand fans. Pakistan, with Agha Salman and Shadab Khan putting up decent shows, will look to regroup ahead of the forthcoming ODIs and the T20 World Cup.