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The New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Stats tell the story of one of the more evenly matched rivalries in international cricket. The two sides have faced each other across Tests, ODIs and T20Is for decades, producing everything from tight low-scoring contests to explosive run chases. Their rivalry has also featured major World Cup encounters and several memorable individual performances.
New Zealand and Pakistan have particularly developed a competitive T20I rivalry in recent years. Their 2025 five-match series in New Zealand, for example, finished 4-1 in favor of the hosts, while Pakistan produced a remarkable comeback in the third match behind Hasan Nawaz’s record-breaking century.
This guide covers the major head-to-head numbers, batting and bowling records, highest and lowest totals, individual milestones, tournament meetings and recent results.
Head-to-Head Stats
The New Zealand-Pakistan rivalry has produced hundreds of international matches across formats. The balance varies considerably depending on the format.
Overall Test Record
New Zealand and Pakistan have a long Test history dating back to the 1950s.
| Statistic | New Zealand | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| First Test meeting | — | 1955 |
| Test rivalry | Long-running | Long-running |
| Series pattern | Competitive | Competitive |
| Notable recent Test series | 2022-23 drawn 0-0 | 2022-23 drawn 0-0 |
The most recent Test series in Pakistan during 2022-23 ended 0-0 after both Tests were drawn. That series demonstrated how closely the teams could be matched over five-day cricket.
ODI Head-to-Head Record
New Zealand and Pakistan have played more than 120 men’s ODIs against each other.
| Matches | New Zealand Wins | Pakistan Wins | Ties | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 57 | 61 | 1 | 3 |
These figures show Pakistan with a narrow overall advantage in the ODI rivalry. The margin is small enough that individual tournament results and bilateral series can significantly change the historical balance.
The teams’ ODI history stretches from 1973 through the modern era, giving this rivalry more than five decades of statistical context.
T20I Head-to-Head Record
T20Is have produced another extremely close contest.
| Matches | New Zealand Wins | Pakistan Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 23 | 24 | 3 |
Pakistan therefore hold a one-match advantage in completed T20I wins, while three matches have produced no result.
The closeness becomes even more interesting when recent results are considered. New Zealand won four of the five T20Is during the March 2025 series, but Pakistan won the third game by nine wickets after chasing 205 in only 16 overs.
Batting Statistics
The rivalry has featured some of the most recognizable batters from both countries.
Pakistan’s batting history against New Zealand includes players such as Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Javed Miandad. New Zealand’s leading names include Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum.
Notable Batting Records
| Player | Team | Major Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | Scored 101* against New Zealand in T20Is in 2023 |
| Hasan Nawaz | Pakistan | Scored 105* from 45 balls in 2025 |
| Mark Chapman | New Zealand | Scored 94 against Pakistan in the 2025 T20I series |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | Major contributor across Tests and ODIs |
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand | One of New Zealand’s leading limited-overs run scorers |
Hasan Nawaz’s 2025 innings deserves special attention. His unbeaten 105 came from only 45 deliveries, including a century from 44 balls. It became the fastest T20I century by a Pakistan batter, surpassing Babar Azam’s previous 49-ball mark.
Nawaz also established a new Pakistan record for the highest individual T20I score against New Zealand, overtaking Babar’s 101*.
Bowling Statistics
Bowling has traditionally been a major feature of this rivalry.
Pakistan have produced several high-quality fast bowlers against New Zealand, including Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.
New Zealand have countered with bowlers such as Richard Hadlee, Shane Bond, Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Mitchell Santner.
Key Bowling Performances
| Bowler | Team | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Hadlee | New Zealand | Historic Test fast bowling |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | Left-arm pace and swing |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | Swing bowling across formats |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Pakistan | Left-arm pace and new-ball wickets |
| Haris Rauf | Pakistan | High-speed T20 bowling |
| Wasim Akram | Pakistan | Left-arm pace and reverse swing |
Modern T20I meetings have often turned on the performance of the fast bowlers during the opening six overs.
The 2025 series illustrated that pattern. Pakistan’s Haris Rauf took three wickets in the third T20I, while Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi and Abrar Ahmed took two each.
Highest Team Totals
High-scoring matches have become increasingly common, especially in T20 cricket.
New Zealand
New Zealand have produced several large totals against Pakistan in limited-overs cricket. The modern side’s batting depth allows the team to accelerate heavily during the final 10 overs.
In the fourth T20I of the 2025 series, New Zealand scored 220/6, with Mark Chapman contributing 94. New Zealand went on to win by 115 runs.
Pakistan
Pakistan’s biggest recent T20I response came in the third match of that same series.
New Zealand scored 204, but Pakistan chased the target in only 16 overs.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 204 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 208/1 | Won by 9 wickets |
Hasan Nawaz’s unbeaten 105 was the centerpiece of the chase. His 10 fours and seven sixes meant Pakistan maintained an extraordinary scoring rate throughout the innings.
Lowest Team Totals
Low totals have also played a role in the rivalry, particularly when New Zealand or Pakistan’s pace attacks have dominated the powerplay.
Recent T20I results demonstrate the contrast.
| Match | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025, 1st T20I | Pakistan | 91 |
| 2025, 5th T20I | Pakistan | 128/9 |
| 2025, 4th T20I | Pakistan | 105 |
New Zealand won all three of those matches. In the fourth T20I, Pakistan’s 105 was followed by New Zealand’s 220/6, producing a 115-run margin.
The figures show how dramatically the contest can change when Pakistan’s top order fails to establish a platform.
Top Individual Scores
Pakistan’s Top Recent T20I Score Against New Zealand
Hasan Nawaz’s 105* in 2025 is one of the standout batting performances in the entire T20I rivalry.
| Player | Score | Balls | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Nawaz | 105* | 45 | 2025 |
| Babar Azam | 101* | — | 2023 |
| Mark Chapman | 94 | — | 2025 |
Nawaz’s century was particularly remarkable because he reached three figures from only 44 deliveries. ICC reported that it was the fastest T20I century by a Pakistan batter.
He also scored the fastest Pakistan T20I century against New Zealand, replacing Babar Azam’s previous record.
Best Bowling Performances
Bowling figures in this rivalry often depend heavily on conditions.
In New Zealand, seamers can exploit movement from the surface and atmosphere. In Pakistan, slower pitches can bring spinners and cutters into the game.
Recent 2025 Example
| Bowler | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Haris Rauf | Pakistan | 3 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Pakistan | 2 |
| Abbas Afridi | Pakistan | 2 |
| Abrar Ahmed | Pakistan | 2 |
Despite those nine wickets between four bowlers, New Zealand’s total of 204 remained difficult to defend because Pakistan’s top order produced an exceptional chase.
This illustrates an important statistical point: wicket totals alone do not explain a T20 match. The timing of wickets and the scoring rate of the opposition are equally important.
Recent T20I Meetings
The five-match T20I series in March 2025 provides one of the clearest recent statistical snapshots of the rivalry.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2025 | 1st T20I | New Zealand won by 9 wickets |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 2nd T20I | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 3rd T20I | Pakistan won by 9 wickets |
| 23 Mar 2025 | 4th T20I | New Zealand won by 115 runs |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 5th T20I | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
New Zealand won the series 4-1.
The scorecards show three very different types of matches.
The first was a straightforward chase, with New Zealand reaching Pakistan’s 91-run target after losing only one wicket.
The second was also a New Zealand chase, with the hosts reaching 137/5 after Pakistan made 135/9.
The third was the statistical outlier. New Zealand made 204, but Hasan Nawaz’s 105* and Mohammad Haris’ 41 helped Pakistan reach the target with four overs remaining.
The fourth swung sharply back toward New Zealand. Chapman scored 94 as New Zealand reached 220/6, while Pakistan were dismissed for 105.
The fifth match completed New Zealand’s 4-1 series victory.
Recent ODI Meetings
The ODI rivalry has historically been much more balanced than the recent T20I series suggests.
New Zealand’s overall ODI record against Pakistan stands at 57 wins from 122 matches, while Pakistan have won 61. One match has been tied and three have produced no result.
The teams have also played important ODI matches in World Cups and bilateral series.
One of the most significant recent series came in Pakistan in 2023, when Pakistan won the ODI series 4-1. The result followed New Zealand’s 2-1 ODI series victory in Pakistan during the 2022-23 tour.
That sequence illustrates how quickly the balance can shift between series.
Recent Test Meetings
The Test rivalry has historically been characterized by long contests and periods of close competition.
The 2022-23 two-Test series in Pakistan ended 0-0, with both matches drawn. New Zealand’s visit also included a three-match ODI series, which New Zealand won 2-1.
The drawn Test series is useful context when comparing the teams across formats. Results that appear one-sided in T20Is do not necessarily translate to Test cricket.
World Cup Meetings
New Zealand and Pakistan have encountered each other repeatedly at ICC tournaments.
World Cup matches carry additional statistical importance because they take place in neutral or tournament-specific conditions rather than a standard bilateral series environment.
Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup title-winning campaign remains one of the most famous chapters in its cricket history, while New Zealand have developed a strong reputation for reaching the latter stages of global limited-overs tournaments.
The teams’ tournament meetings have frequently involved players who later became central figures in their respective countries’ cricket histories.
Major Records
Fastest Pakistan T20I Century Against New Zealand
Hasan Nawaz’s 44-ball century in March 2025 is one of the clearest recent records in the rivalry.
He finished unbeaten on 105 from 45 balls and became the first Pakistan batter to score a T20I century faster than Babar Azam’s previous 49-ball record.
Highest Pakistan T20I Individual Score Against New Zealand
Nawaz’s 105* also surpassed Babar Azam’s 101* as Pakistan’s highest individual T20I score against New Zealand.
New Zealand’s 220/6 in 2025
New Zealand’s 220/6 in the fourth T20I of the 2025 series was one of the biggest recent totals in the rivalry.
Chapman’s 94 provided the foundation, and New Zealand’s total eventually produced a 115-run victory.
Closely Matched Overall T20I Rivalry
The overall T20I numbers underline just how competitive the matchup has been:
- New Zealand: 23 wins
- Pakistan: 24 wins
- No result: 3
- Total: 50 matches
Pakistan’s one-match advantage shows that neither side has historically had overwhelming control of the T20I rivalry.
Interesting Statistical Facts
1. Pakistan have a narrow ODI advantage
Pakistan have won 61 of 122 ODIs against New Zealand, compared with New Zealand’s 57 victories. That means the teams are separated by only four wins across more than 120 matches.
2. T20Is are even closer
The T20I record is separated by just one completed match: Pakistan have 24 wins and New Zealand have 23. Three matches have had no result.
3. New Zealand dominated the 2025 T20I series
Despite Pakistan’s extraordinary third-match performance, New Zealand won four of the five matches.
4. Hasan Nawaz broke a major Pakistan record
His 44-ball century against New Zealand in 2025 became Pakistan’s fastest men’s T20I century, overtaking Babar Azam’s 49-ball hundred.
5. Pakistan’s record chase came immediately after New Zealand posted 204
The contrast between New Zealand’s 204 and Pakistan’s 208/1 makes the third match of the 2025 series one of the most statistically dramatic recent meetings.
Head-to-Head Record by Format
| Format | Matches | New Zealand Wins | Pakistan Wins | Tie | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | Multiple | Competitive record | Competitive record | — | — |
| ODIs | 122 | 57 | 61 | 1 | 3 |
| T20Is | 50 | 23 | 24 | 0 | 3 |
The ODI and T20I figures are based on currently available head-to-head records. Test statistics are best viewed separately because drawn matches form a much larger part of the format’s history.
Strengths Reflected in the Statistics
New Zealand
New Zealand’s recent numbers show particular strength in limited-overs cricket when their batting order establishes momentum.
The 2025 T20I series is a useful example. New Zealand won four games, scored 220/6 in one match and successfully chased modest targets in others.
Their traditional strengths include disciplined seam bowling, strong fielding and batting depth.
Pakistan
Pakistan’s statistical profile is heavily influenced by fast bowling and explosive individual batting.
The 2025 T20I series demonstrated both sides of that equation. Pakistan’s bowlers took nine wickets in the third match, while Hasan Nawaz then produced a record-breaking century to complete the chase.
Pakistan’s ability to produce sudden bursts of scoring has repeatedly made the matchup difficult to predict from totals alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who has won more ODIs between New Zealand and Pakistan?
Pakistan have the narrow advantage in the overall ODI head-to-head record, with 61 wins compared with New Zealand’s 57 from 122 matches. One match has been tied and three ended without a result.
2. Who has won more T20Is between New Zealand and Pakistan?
Pakistan have won 24 of the 50 T20Is between the teams, while New Zealand have won 23. Three matches have produced no result. The one-match difference makes their overall T20I rivalry particularly close.
3. Who scored the fastest T20I century for Pakistan against New Zealand?
Hasan Nawaz scored a 44-ball century against New Zealand on March 21, 2025. He eventually finished unbeaten on 105 from 45 balls. The century was the fastest T20I hundred by a Pakistan batter at the time.
4. What was Pakistan’s highest individual T20I score against New Zealand?
Hasan Nawaz’s unbeaten 105 in 2025 became Pakistan’s highest individual T20I score against New Zealand, surpassing Babar Azam’s previous 101*.
5. Who won the most recent five-match T20I series between New Zealand and Pakistan?
New Zealand won the five-match T20I series in March 2025 by 4-1. Pakistan’s only victory came in the third match, when Hasan Nawaz’s 105* powered a nine-wicket chase of New Zealand’s 204.
Conclusion
The New Zealand-Pakistan rivalry is defined by unusually close overall numbers and sharp swings in individual matches. Pakistan hold narrow advantages in both the ODI and T20I head-to-head records, but recent bilateral results have frequently moved in New Zealand’s direction.
The 2025 T20I series captures the character of the contest particularly well. New Zealand won four matches, including a 115-run victory, while Pakistan produced an extraordinary nine-wicket chase in the third game. Hasan Nawaz’s 105* not only won that match but also created Pakistan’s fastest T20I century and highest individual T20I score against New Zealand.