NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record 5th T20I: New Zealand and Pakistan have had an intense rivalry in T20I cricket. Over the years, both teams have displayed exceptional performances, making their encounters thrilling. With New Zealand securing a 3-1 lead in the ongoing series, let’s look at their head-to-head record and key stats.
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Matches | New Zealand Won | Pakistan Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 21 | 18 | 2 |
Last 5 T20I Matches
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | Auckland | Pakistan | Won by 9 wickets |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Hamilton | New Zealand | Won by 21 runs |
| 15 Mar 2025 | Dunedin | New Zealand | Won by 46 runs |
| 19 Jan 2024 | Christchurch | New Zealand | Won by 4 wickets |
| 17 Jan 2024 | Hamilton | Pakistan | Won by 8 wickets |
NZ vs PAK T20I Record at Neutral Venues
| Venue | Matches | NZ Won | PAK Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| England | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Australia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Also, Check: NZ vs PAK Match Preview- 5th T20I
NZ vs PAK T20I Record in New Zealand
| Matches | New Zealand Won | Pakistan Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
New Zealand enjoys a good record at home, often leveraging their pace-friendly conditions.
NZ vs PAK Recent Matches
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 25 | New Zealand | 115 Runs | Mount Maunganui |
| 21 Mar 25 | Pakistan | 7 Wickets | Dunedin |
| 18 Mar 25 | New Zealand | 6 Wickets | Auckland |
| 16 Mar 25 | New Zealand | 8 Wickets | Christchurch |
New Zealand dominated the 2025 series, winning three out of four matches so far.
NZ vs PAK T20I Record in Pakistan
| Matches | New Zealand Won | Pakistan Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Top Run-Scorers in NZ vs PAK T20Is History
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 18 | 576 | 104* |
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | 21 | 550 | 101* |
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand | 17 | 540 | 87 |
Leading Wicket-Takers in NZ vs PAK T20Is
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | 22 | 29 | 4/21 |
| Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | 15 | 27 | 4/17 |
| Haris Rauf | Pakistan | 14 | 24 | 4/18 |
Key Players for 5th T20I
New Zealand
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Finn Allen, an explosive opener, scored a 50 off 20 balls in the last game, SR: 208 in the series.
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Tim Seifert – Highest run-scorer of the series (152 runs, SR: 185), provides a strong start.
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Jacob Duffy, the leading wicket-taker with 11 wickets at an average of 8, is dangerous with the new ball.
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Mark Chapman – Reliable middle-order batter with 119 runs at a SR of 180. key in case of an early collapse.
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Michael Bracewell – Captain, provides balance with bat and ball, scored 46 off 26 in the last game.
Pakistan
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Hasan Nawaz – Scored a brilliant 105 in the 3rd T20I, but needs consistency.
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Mohammad Haris – Aggressive top-order batter who needs to step up after scoring 52 runs in 3 games.
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Haris Rauf – Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker with 8 wickets at an average below 10, key bowler in the powerplay & death overs.
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Salman Agha – Leading run-scorer for Pakistan in the series (116 runs in 4 matches), vital in the middle order.
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Shaheen Afridi – Pakistan’s strike bowler, struggling with only 2 wickets in 4 games, but capable of a match-winning spell.
Predicted Playing XI for 5th T20I
New Zealand
Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears.
Pakistan
Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf.
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