Pakistan and New Zealand will be renewing their ODI rivalry this week. They will be locking horns against each other in the first match of the ODI tri-series. Apart from Pakistan and New Zealand, South Africa are also participating in the series.
The PAK vs NZ match is scheduled to be played on Saturday (February 8) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. It will be the first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand since their clash at the 2023 World Cup. Both teams are coming into this game on the back of wins in their last ODI assignment and will be keen to start the series on a winning note.
While Pakistan beat South Africa in their last ODI series, New Zealand got the better of Sri Lanka. As both the teams are all set for the game, we are taking a look at their head-to-head record in the 50-over format.
PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records – 1st ODI, Pakistan ODI tri-series 2025:
| Stats | Matches | PAK won | NZ won | Draw | Tied | NR |
| Overall | 116 | 61 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| At Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In ongoing series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Pakistan | 28 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
According to Pakistan vs New Zealand head-to-head records in ODIs, both the teams have played 116 ODIs against each other so far. The rivalry has been really intense with no team managing to earn a clear upper hand although Pakistan have a better record.
Of the 116 games against New Zealand, Pakistan have won 61 while the Black Caps have won 51. One ODI between the two teams ended in a draw while three games did not yield any result.
At home, Pakistan have a stunning record against New Zealand. Both the teams have played 28 ODIs in Pakistan so far and the home side has won a staggering 22 of those games while New Zealand have managed to emerge victorious in only 6.
Pakistan also have a hundred percent win rate against New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan have won all the 5 ODIs that they have played against New Zealand at the venue.
PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 matches
Even in recent games, Pakistan have a better record against New Zealand in the 50-over format. Of the last 5 games between the two sides, Pakistan have won 4 while New Zealand have managed to win just 1.
PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Best performers
The record for scoring the most runs in PAK vs NZ ODIs is held by former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. The Pakistan great played 45 ODIs against the Black Caps and scored 1283 runs with the help of a century and nine half-centuries.
For New Zealand, Kane Williamson holds the record of scoring most runs against Pakistan in ODIs. Williamson has played 22 ODIs against Pakistan so far and has scored 1198 runs with the help of three centuries and seven fifties.
Among the bowlers, Pakistan legend Waqar Younis has taken the most wickets in this fixture. The former Pakistan captain played 37 games against New Zealand and picked up 79 wickets. For New Zealand, Danny Morrison has the most ODI wickets against Pakistan – 39 in 24 games.
Conclusion
The PAK vs NZ head-to-head record makes it clear that Pakistan have a stunning record against New Zealand at home especially in Lahore.
Pakistan will look to bolster their record by winning the upcoming game while New Zealand will be keen to win an ODI in Lahore for the first time
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