The New Zealand vs Pakistan head-to-head records provide valuable insights into their past encounters, showcasing trends and dominance between the two sides. Over the years, both teams have competed fiercely, with victories swinging in either direction. Factors like venue conditions, player form, and historical performances play a crucial role in determining outcomes. Analyzing their head-to-head stats helps predict future matches and understand team strategies. Whether it’s a high-scoring thriller or a low-scoring nail-biter, their past battles set the stage for exciting contests.
Most Runs in a Series (New Zealand vs Pakistan ODIs)
Player
Mat
Runs
HS
Ave
SR
Fakhar Zaman (PAK)
5
363
180*
90.75
99.45
Yasir Hameed (PAK)
5
356
127*
89.00
74.78
Imran Farhat (PAK)
5
348
107
69.60
80.93
KS Williamson (NZ)
5
346
123
86.50
89.63
MJ Guptill (NZ)
5
310
100
77.50
81.57
DJ Mitchell (NZ)
4
297
129
74.25
97.05
Most Wickets in New Zealand vs Pakistan ODIs
Player
Span
Mat
Inns
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
Waqar Younis (PAK)
1990-2002
37
37
79
6/30
15.84
4.19
Wasim Akram (PAK)
1984-2002
38
36
64
5/19
18.54
3.80
DK Morrison (NZ)
1989-1996
24
24
39
5/46
21.00
4.44
Abdul Razzaq (PAK)
1997-2011
41
39
39
3/22
34.15
4.83
DL Vettori (NZ)
2000-2015
30
28
37
3/34
29.05
4.29
Best Bowling Figures in a Match (New Zealand vs Pakistan ODIs)
Player
Overs
Runs
Wkts
Econ
Team
Opposition
Ground
Shoaib Akhtar
9.0
16
6
1.77
Pakistan
New Zealand
Karachi
Waqar Younis
9.4
30
6
3.10
Pakistan
New Zealand
Auckland
Mohammad Sami
7.5
10
5
1.27
Pakistan
New Zealand
Lahore
Waqar Younis
6.4
11
5
1.65
Pakistan
New Zealand
Peshawar
Most Runs Conceded in an Innings (New Zealand vs Pakistan ODIs)
Player
Overs
Runs Conceded
Wickets Taken
Econ
Team
Opposition
Ground
CJ Anderson (NZ)
10.0
96
1
9.60
New Zealand
Pakistan
Sharjah
Bilawal Bhatti (PAK)
10.0
93
0
9.30
Pakistan
New Zealand
Napier
Shaheen Afridi (PAK)
10.0
90
0
9.00
Pakistan
New Zealand
Bengaluru
Shaheen Afridi (PAK)
10.0
88
3
8.80
Pakistan
New Zealand
Lahore
Haris Rauf (PAK)
10.0
85
1
8.50
Pakistan
New Zealand
Bengaluru
Haris Rauf (PAK)
10.0
83
2
8.30
Pakistan
New Zealand
Karachi
Conclusion
The New Zealand vs Pakistan ODI rivalry has been fiercely contested, with both teams having their fair share of dominance in different eras. While Pakistan leads the head-to-head tally, New Zealand has been strong in recent years, especially in home conditions.
With several top performers, including Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar, these encounters have produced some memorable moments in cricket history. As both teams prepare for their next battle, these stats provide a glimpse into what fans can expect in the upcoming matches.
