The Final of the ongoing Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025 will be played between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand. The home team started the series with a loss to the same opponents but stormed into the final after chasing a record total against South Africa. The Black Caps on the other hand, have won against both teams and are looking to win the series going into the Champions Trophy 2025.
Pakistan vs New Zealand: Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs New Zealand Final |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Timings | 2:30 PM IST |
| Date | February 14 |
Pakistan vs New Zealand: Head to Head
| MATCHES PLAYED | Pakistan WON | New Zealand WON | TIED | NO RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 61 | 52 | 1 | 0 |
Pakistan vs New Zealand: Probable Playing XI
| Pakistan | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | Devon Conway |
| Babar Azam | Will Young |
| Saud Shakeel | Kane Williamson |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Daryl Mitchell |
| Tayyab Tahir | Glenn Phillips |
| Agha Salman | Michael Bracewell |
| Khushdil Shah | Tom Latham (wk) |
| Naseem Shah | Mitchell Santner © |
| Shaheen Afridi | Matt Henry |
| Haris Rau | William ORourke |
| Abrar Ahmed | Lockie Ferguson |
Pakistan vs New Zealand: Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30 PM IST | Batting & Spin friendly | Sunny. Highest Temp – 30 Degrees | None |
Pakistan vs New Zealand: Players to watch out for
Pakistan:
Fakhar Zaman has done well in the series with the bat and will be handy for the team not just in this game but in the Champions Trophy too.
Mohammad Rizwan, the skipper, helped the team with another 100 against South Africa. Expect him to do well in this match too.
Salman Ali Agha also scored a hundred and is a proven middle-order batter, who can win matches for his side.
New Zealand:
Lockie Ferguson has troubled Pakistani batters with his pace over the years.
Daryl Mitchell has been in great form and has been doing well in the middle-order so far.
Glenn Phillips scored his maiden hundred against Pakistan and expect another fireworks from him.
Pakistan vs New Zealand: Who will win the toss?
Both teams might look to bat first as they would like to test themselves while bowling in the second innings when the conditions are conducive for batting. Both teams will play each in the opening game of the Champions Trophy at the same venue five days later.
Scenario 1: Pakistan wins the toss and bat first
| Pakistan Total 1st innings | New Zealand Total 2nd innings |
| 280-290 | 295 |
Scenario 2: New Zealand win the toss and elect to bat first
| New Zealand Total 1st innings | Pakistan Total 2nd innings |
| 320-330 | 310 |
Pakistan vs New Zealand: Match Prediction
Pakistan has a great H2H record against the Kiwis but the unpredictable nature of the Asian side means that they can lose from any situation. New Zealand might come up trumps in this match.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
New Zealand will win this match.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be clear and conducive for a cricket match.
Will Dew have any impact?
The dew won’t have any say but due to cooler conditions in the evening, the team batting second might have a favor.
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