The rivalry between the New Zealand and Pakistan national cricket teams has developed over decades, offering thrilling cricketing moments across all formats — Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Known for their contrasting styles — New Zealand’s composed consistency versus Pakistan’s unpredictable flair — their encounters have always carried a unique charm. Here’s a complete timeline of their cricketing journey together.
1. Test Matches (1955–2024)
Head-to-Head Summary
| Matches | NZ Won | PAK Won | Drawn | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 13 | 26 | 23 | 0 |
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Key Test Matches
| Date | Venue | Result | Scorecard | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 1955 | Karachi | PAK won by 4 wkts | NZ 186 & 181, PAK 203 & 165/6 | Fazal Mahmood (PAK) |
| 16 Feb 1994 | Auckland | NZ won by 5 wkts | PAK 216 & 174, NZ 246 & 147/5 | Danny Morrison (NZ) |
| 26 Dec 2022 | Karachi | Match Drawn | NZ 612/9d, PAK 443 & 304/9 | Tom Latham (NZ, 252) |
| 4 Jan 2023 | Karachi | PAK won by 10 wkts | NZ 449 & 277, PAK 408 & 319/0 | Imam-ul-Haq (PAK, 157) |
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2. ODI Matches (1973–2024)
Head-to-Head Summary
| Matches | NZ Won | PAK Won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 51 | 60 | 4 |
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Key ODI Matches
| Date | Venue | Result | Scorecard | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 1973 | Christchurch | PAK won by 22 runs | PAK 181, NZ 159 | Majid Khan (PAK) |
| 8 Mar 1992 | Christchurch (WC) | PAK won by 7 wkts | NZ 166, PAK 167/3 | Wasim Akram (PAK) |
| 3 Nov 2023 | Bengaluru (WC) | PAK won by 21 runs (DLS) | PAK 401/6, NZ 200/1 (25.3 ov) | Fakhar Zaman (PAK, 126*) |
| 17 Jan 2024 | Hamilton | NZ won by 7 wkts | PAK 158, NZ 159/3 | Tim Southee (NZ, 3/19) |
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3. T20I Matches (2007–2024)
Head-to-Head Summary
| Matches | NZ Won | PAK Won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 15 | 18 | 2 |
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Key T20I Matches
| Date | Venue | Result | Scorecard | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2007 | Johannesburg | PAK won by 6 wkts | NZ 164/7, PAK 165/4 | Shoaib Malik (PAK) |
| 22 Jan 2016 | Auckland | NZ won by 95 runs | NZ 196/5, PAK 101 | Martin Guptill (NZ, 87) |
| 17 Apr 2024 | Rawalpindi | PAK won by 9 runs | PAK 178/4, NZ 169 | Babar Azam (PAK, 69) |
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4. Combined Head-to-Head (All Formats)
| Format | Matches | NZ Wins | PAK Wins | Draws/Ties/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 62 | 13 | 26 | 23 |
| ODIs | 115 | 51 | 60 | 4 |
| T20Is | 35 | 15 | 18 | 2 |
| Total | 212 | 79 | 104 | 29 |
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