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New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st ODI Match Summary

NZ vs PAK, 2025 - ODI Summary

New Zealand vs Pakistan Scorecard

Match Ended

1st ODI, McLean Park, Napier , Mar 29, 2025

New Zealand

344/9 (50.0/50)

Pakistan

271 (44.1/50)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 73 runs

Player of the Match

Mark Chapman

132(111)

NZ 344/9

Top Batsmen

Mark Chapman

132 (111)

13x4s
6x6s
118.91SR

Daryl Mitchell

76 (84)

4x4s
4x6s
90.47SR

Top Bowlers

Irfan Khan

ECON 10.20

OVERS

51/3

R/W

Haris Rauf

ECON 3.80

OVERS

38/2

R/W

PAK 271/10

Top Batsmen

Babar Azam

78 (83)

5x4s
3x6s
93.97SR

Salman Agha

58 (48)

5x4s
2x6s
120.83SR

Top Bowlers

Nathan Smith

ECON 7.34

8.1

OVERS

60/4

R/W

Jacob Duffy

ECON 6.33

OVERS

57/2

R/W

Right then, that it is it from this entertaining game where New Zealand take the lead in the series. They will want to seal it in the next one, while Pakistan will be hoping to level it. The 2nd ODI will be played on April 2, Wednesday, at the beautiful Seddon Park in Hamilton. It will begin at 10 pm GMT (Previous Day), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Michael Bracewell, the victorious skipper of New Zealand says it was a great game of ODI cricket with lots of ebbs and flows, but it was great to see ODI cricket still alive. Tells that he just tried to use his resources as best as he could, he rolled the dice and got lucky, it came out well for them. Mentions Abbas played really well, and it just shows how important New Zealand's domestic circuit is going on. Reckons Mitchell and Chapman showed a lot of fight after being under pressure, they soaked in the pressure and showed the New Zealand spirit with that partnership.

Mohammad Rizwan, the captain of Pakistan says that they started well in the chase and it was good to see the positive intent. Adds that they got near the target, but the pressure got to them towards the end as they kept losing wickets at the wrong time. Mentions that they wanted to use the conditions bowling first, which they did, but they let the Kiwis off the hook and need to improve in that area to kill games off. Ends by saying that they need to do better in the middle order and the debutants are still inexperienced but they will get better.

Mark Chapman is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his incredible hundred (132 - His highest ODI score). He says the wicket was tricky, they were looking for a score lower than they got but then kicked on and got to a good total. Adds that he and Mitchell just absorbed pressure, took some risks, and trusted their gut skills. Appreciates Muhammad Abbas' knock and tells he put the icing on the cake. Reckons that the ball got old, and the conditions improved for batting. Mentions that he has a hamstring tweak, so after a couple of days' break, they will see how it is.

Presentation Time...

New Zealand's bowling effort mirrored their batting performance. They had a tough start, but Michael Bracewell and Nathan Smith provided crucial breakthroughs in quick succession. The middle overs weren’t going their way either, and the game seemed to be slipping out of their grasp until Will O'Rourke struck the big blow by dismissing Babar. Jacob Duffy then swung the momentum further with a run-out and a wicket in the same over. Nathan Smith was the star with the ball, finishing with four wickets and sealing the victory for the Kiwis.

Earlier in the game, New Zealand put up a daunting total, thanks to a sensational century from Mark Chapman, a fighting fifty from Daryl Mitchell, and a remarkable debut knock from Muhammad Abbas, who smashed the fastest half-century on ODI debut. Pakistan started well with the ball, but things unraveled in the latter half as they came under heavy fire. Their decision to go in with just five bowlers proved costly, conceding crucial runs that ultimately made the difference. Irfan Khan was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Haris Rauf and Akif Javed chipped in with two each, and Mohammad Ali and Naseem Shah claimed one apiece.

Pakistan's openers laid a strong foundation, putting up over 60 runs without losing a wicket in the first Powerplay. However, both departed in quick succession, shifting the pressure back on the team. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the two most experienced batters, came together to steady the innings with a crucial partnership. The momentum shifted when Salman Agha stepped in with positive intent, playing his shots freely. He and Babar registered well-crafted fifties and kept up with the required rate, but the game turned when Babar fell for 78. From there, the chase unraveled, leaving Agha with too much to do and little support from the rest.

New Zealand takes a 1-0 lead with a convincing win! The scoreline might indicate a one-sided contest, but it was far from it. Pakistan fought hard and even looked on course to chase this down at one stage. However, the Kiwis staged a brilliant comeback with some outstanding bowling to clinch the victory.

Over 44.1 : 271/10

0 Runs

W 44.1

A. Javed

1 (3)

M. Ali

0 (2)

N. Smith

8.1-0-60-4

44.1

Nathan Smith To Akif Javed OUT!

OUT! TAKEN! Nathan Smith ends with a four-fer! A length ball on middle, Javed heaves, he gets more height than distance and Will O'Rourke at deep mid-wicket takes the skier comfortably. New Zealand win by 73 runs.

Over 44 : 271/9

2 Runs

143.1
043.2
143.3
W 43.4
043.5
043.6

M. Ali

0 (2)

A. Javed

1 (2)

J. Duffy

9-0-57-2

43.6

Jacob Duffy To Mohammad Ali

Good length ball on middle, Ali blocks it out.

43.5

Jacob Duffy To Mohammad Ali

A length ball, outside off. Ali tries to defend but does so inside the line.

Mohammad Ali is the last man in.

43.4

Jacob Duffy To Salman Agha OUT!

OUT! TAKEN! Jacob Duffy gets the main man! That is the final nail in the coffin for Pakistan! Fuller one and on off. Salman Agha tries to loft it down the ground but goes a bit too hard and loses his shape. He mistimes it in front of mid off where Michael Bracewell dives forward to take a superb catch with the ball dying on him. Agha walks back for 58 off 48, and New Zealand are just 1 wicket away from the win now.

43.3

Jacob Duffy To Akif Javed

Back of a length and on off, Akif Javed miscues his pull towards mid off and sets off for the run. Michael Bracewell collects and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

43.2

Jacob Duffy To Akif Javed

Fuller and on off, Akif Javed drives it straight to cover.

43.1

Jacob Duffy To Salman Agha

Uppish but safe! Short of a length and outside off, Salman Agha tries to cut but gets a top edge. The ball goes miles in the air but lands in between three fielders on the off side. A single is taken.

Akif Javed walks to the middle.

Over 43 : 269/8

3 Runs

142.1
W 42.2
142.3
142.4
042.5
W 42.6

H. Rauf

1 (3)

S. Agha

57 (46)

N. Smith

8-0-60-3

42.6

Nathan Smith To Haris Rauf OUT!

OUT! TAKEN! Double strike from Nathan Smith and Pakistan sink further down! Digs it short again and on middle and off. Haris Rauf makes room and looks to slap it down the ground but only gets a top edge. The ball goes high in the air towards mid-wicket where Henry Nicholls runs backwards a bit, keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a fine catch. Pakistan eight down now!

42.5

Nathan Smith To Haris Rauf

An appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Michael Bracewell takes the review though! Banged into the pitch, on middle. Haris Rauf tries to ramp it away but misses and Mitchell Hay grabs it behind the stump. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. New Zealand lose the review!

42.4

Nathan Smith To Salman Agha

DROPPED! Is that the luck Pakistan needed? A slower one, full and on leg. Salman Agha goes down across for the scoop but mistimes it high in the air. Adithya Ashok (Sub) at fine leg settles under it but spills it out. They cross.

42.3

Nathan Smith To Haris Rauf

Short of a length and on off, Haris Rauf guides it to third man for a single.

Haris Rauf is the new man in.

42.2

Nathan Smith To Naseem Shah OUT!

OUT! TAKEN! Naseem Shah falls for a duck! Nathan Smith serves this fuller and on off. Shah looks to get it over mid off but fails to get underneath it and mistimes it. The ball lobs up straight to that fielder and Michael Bracewell takes an easy catch. Not what Pakistan needed at this moment. They are now 267/7, still needing 78 runs in 46 balls.

42.1

Nathan Smith To Salman Agha

A slower one, full and on leg, Salman Agha glances it to fine leg. He initially turns down the single but takes it in the end.

Over 42 : 266/6

10 Runs

441.1
041.2
041.3
441.4
1 WD 41.5
141.5
041.6

N. Shah

0 (5)

S. Agha

55 (44)

J. Duffy

8-0-55-1

41.6

Jacob Duffy To Naseem Shah

A full toss, swinging away in the air, Naseem Shah fails to put it away. Pakistan need 79 runs in 49 balls now!

41.5

Jacob Duffy To Salman Agha

Slower one, on a length and on off, Salman Agha guides it to short third for a single.

41.5

Jacob Duffy To Salman Agha

Goes for the bouncer, but this is way too short, Salman Agha ducks under it. Wided.

41.4

Jacob Duffy To Salman Agha

FOUR! Nicely done! Short of a length and on off. Salman Agha lets it come to him, uses the pace on the ball and steers it to the third man fence for a boundary.

41.3

Jacob Duffy To Salman Agha

Back of a length and on middle, Salman Agha backs away to cut it but the ball keeps a bit low and he misses.

Full Commentary

44 OV

2 Runs

J. Duffy to S. Agha A. Javed M. Ali

143.1
043.2
143.3
W 43.4
043.5
043.6

43 OV

3 Runs

N. Smith to S. Agha N. Shah H. Rauf

142.1
W 42.2
142.3
142.4
042.5
W 42.6

42 OV

10 Runs

J. Duffy to S. Agha N. Shah

441.1
041.2
041.3
441.4
1 WD 41.5
141.5
041.6

41 OV

3 Runs

W. O'Rourke to S. Agha N. Shah

040.1
2 LB 40.2
1 LB 40.3
040.4
040.5
040.6

40 OV

3 Runs

J. Duffy to T. Tahir S. Agha I. Khan N. Shah

139.1
239.2
039.3
W 39.4
W 39.5
039.6

39 OV

4 Runs

W. O'Rourke to S. Agha B. Azam T. Tahir

138.1
138.2
138.3
W 38.4
038.5
1 LB 38.6

38 OV

8 Runs

M. Bracewell to S. Agha B. Azam

137.1
1 WD 37.2
137.2
037.3
137.4
037.5
437.6

37 OV

21 Runs

N. Smith to S. Agha B. Azam

636.1
436.2
1 LB 36.3
036.4
436.5
636.6

36 OV

8 Runs

M. Bracewell to S. Agha B. Azam

1 WD 35.1
135.1
435.2
035.3
035.4
135.5
135.6

35 OV

16 Runs

N. Smith to S. Agha

634.1
234.2
034.3
234.4
1 WD 34.5
434.5
134.6

34 OV

4 Runs

M. Bracewell to B. Azam S. Agha

133.1
033.2
033.3
133.4
133.5
133.6

33 OV

11 Runs

M. Abbas to B. Azam S. Agha

432.1
232.2
032.3
032.4
132.5
432.6

32 OV

7 Runs

M. Bracewell to S. Agha B. Azam

2 WD 31.1
131.1
1 WD 31.2
1 WD 31.2
031.2
131.3
131.4
031.5
031.6

31 OV

3 Runs

M. Abbas to S. Agha B. Azam

030.1
030.2
230.3
130.4
030.5
030.6

30 OV

3 Runs

W. O'Rourke to S. Agha B. Azam

029.1
129.2
129.3
129.4
029.5
029.6

29 OV

4 Runs

M. Abbas to B. Azam M. Rizwan S. Agha

128.1
028.2
128.3
128.4
W 28.5
128.6

28 OV

6 Runs

W. O'Rourke to B. Azam M. Rizwan

127.1
127.2
127.3
127.4
1 WD 27.5
027.5
127.6

27 OV

3 Runs

M. Abbas to B. Azam M. Rizwan

126.1
126.2
026.3
026.4
126.5
026.6

26 OV

9 Runs

M. Bracewell to B. Azam M. Rizwan

025.1
025.2
625.3
125.4
125.5
125.6

25 OV

6 Runs

J. Duffy to B. Azam M. Rizwan

024.1
124.2
224.3
024.4
1 WD 24.5
124.5
124.6

24 OV

9 Runs

M. Bracewell to B. Azam M. Rizwan

123.1
623.2
123.3
023.4
123.5
023.6

23 OV

4 Runs

J. Duffy to M. Rizwan

022.1
022.2
022.3
022.4
422.5
022.6

22 OV

8 Runs

M. Bracewell to B. Azam

621.1
221.2
021.3
021.4
021.5
021.6

21 OV

11 Runs

M. Abbas to M. Rizwan B. Azam

420.1
120.2
220.3
1 WD 20.4
120.4
120.5
120.6

20 OV

1 Runs

M. Bracewell to M. Rizwan B. Azam

119.1
019.2
019.3
019.4
019.5
019.6

19 OV

4 Runs

M. Abbas to B. Azam M. Rizwan

118.1
118.2
118.3
018.4
018.5
118.6

18 OV

5 Runs

M. Bracewell to B. Azam M. Rizwan

017.1
017.2
217.3
117.4
117.5
117.6

17 OV

7 Runs

M. Abbas to B. Azam M. Rizwan

116.1
016.2
116.3
416.4
116.5
016.6

16 OV

1 Runs

M. Bracewell to B. Azam A. Shafique M. Rizwan

015.1
015.2
115.3
W 15.4
015.5
015.6

15 OV

2 Runs

N. Smith to A. Shafique B. Azam

014.1
014.2
114.3
014.4
114.5
014.6

14 OV

2 Runs

W. O'Rourke to A. Shafique B. Azam

113.1
013.2
013.3
1 WD 13.4
013.4
013.5
013.6

13 OV

4 Runs

N. Smith to U. Khan A. Shafique B. Azam

212.1
112.2
112.3
W 12.4
012.5
012.6

12 OV

9 Runs

W. O'Rourke to U. Khan A. Shafique

411.1
111.2
011.3
011.4
411.5
011.6

11 OV

6 Runs

N. Smith to A. Shafique

010.1
4 B 10.2
210.3
010.4
010.5
010.6

10 OV

3 Runs

W. O'Rourke to U. Khan A. Shafique

19.1
09.2
1 WD 9.3
19.3
09.4
09.5
09.6

9 OV

7 Runs

N. Smith to U. Khan A. Shafique

18.1
18.2
48.3
18.4
08.5
08.6

8 OV

10 Runs

J. Duffy to A. Shafique

07.1
47.2
67.3
07.4
07.5
07.6

7 OV

10 Runs

N. Smith to U. Khan

06.1
06.2
4 B 6.3
06.4
06.5
66.6

6 OV

11 Runs

J. Duffy to U. Khan A. Shafique

15.1
05.2
45.3
25.4
05.5
45.6

5 OV

5 Runs

W. O'Rourke to U. Khan A. Shafique

44.1
14.2
04.3
04.4
04.5
04.6

4 OV

1 Runs

J. Duffy to U. Khan A. Shafique

03.1
03.2
03.3
03.4
13.5
03.6

3 OV

5 Runs

W. O'Rourke to A. Shafique

02.1
02.2
02.3
1 WD 2.4
42.4
02.5
02.6

2 OV

10 Runs

J. Duffy to U. Khan

41.1
01.2
61.3
01.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

2 Runs

W. O'Rourke to A. Shafique U. Khan

00.1
00.2
00.3
00.4
10.5
10.6

Match Info

Venue McLean Park, Napier
Weather Sunny
Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
Result New Zealand beat Pakistan by 73 runs
Player of the Match Mark Chapman
Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Michael Gough (ENG)
Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)

Match Notes

Innings Break: New Zealand 344/9 in 50.0 overs
Power play 3 (41-50): New Zealand 344/9 (112 runs, 6 wickets)
M Abbas maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 24 balls (3x4) (3x6)
New Zealand 300/7 in 46.0 overs
Referral 5 (43.5 ovs): PAK against M Bracewell (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, PAK: 0)
New Zealand 251/4 in 41.4 overs
Referral 4 (41.3 ovs): PAK against D Mitchell (Caught) Successful (NZ: 2, PAK: 1)
Power play 2 (11-40): New Zealand 232/3 (196 runs, 2 wickets)
D Mitchell 9th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 74 balls (3x4) (1x6)
M Chapman 3rd ODI hundred: 100 runs in 94 balls (11x4) (4x6)
Referral 3 (37.3 ovs): PAK against M Chapman (Caught) Successful (NZ: 2, PAK: 1)
4th wkt Partnership: 150 off 144 balls between M Chapman (88) and D Mitchell (44)
New Zealand 200/3 in 36.3 overs
4th wkt Partnership: 103 off 104 balls between M Chapman (58) and D Mitchell (31)
New Zealand 153/3 in 29.5 overs
Drinks: New Zealand 146/3 in 29.0 overs
M Chapman ODI fifty: 52 runs in 63 balls (7x4) (1x6)
4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 69 balls between M Chapman (25) and D Mitchell (13)
New Zealand 100/3 in 24.1 overs
Drinks: New Zealand 50/3 in 12.4 overs
New Zealand 50/2 in 12.1 overs
M Chapman dropped on 6 by S Agha in 11.3 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): New Zealand 36/1
Referral 1 (4.4 ovs): PAK against H Nicholls (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, PAK: 2) (Retained)
N Kelly (NZ), M Abbas (NZ), U Khan (PAK), M Ali (Pak), Akif Javed (PAK) makes their ODI debut