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On February 14, 2025, the National Stadium in Karachi hosted the final of the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series, where New Zealand emerged victorious over Pakistan by five wickets, chasing down a target of 243 runs with 28 balls to spare. citeturn0search0
Pakistan’s Innings:
Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a total of 242 runs, all out in 49.3 overs.
- Fakhar Zaman: Departed early for 3 runs.
- Saud Shakeel: Contributed 16 runs.
- Babar Azam: Anchored the innings with 64 runs off 90 balls, including 6 fours and a six.
- Mohammad Rizwan: Added 24 runs.
- Salman Agha: Scored 42 runs.
- Tayyab Tahir: Made 24 runs.
- Khushdil Shah: Top-scored with a rapid 69 runs off 49 balls, featuring 10 fours and a six.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: Contributed 2 runs.
- Faheem Ashraf: Scored 2 runs.
- Naseem Shah: Remained not out on 2 runs.
The fall of wickets was as follows:
- Fakhar Zaman – 3.5 overs
- Saud Shakeel – 8.3 overs
- Babar Azam – 11.5 overs
- Mohammad Rizwan – 31.5 overs
- Salman Agha – 36.5 overs
- Tayyab Tahir – 41.5 overs
- Khushdil Shah – 43.1 overs
- Shaheen Shah Afridi – 43.6 overs
- Faheem Ashraf – 49.1 overs
- Naseem Shah – 49.3 overs
The New Zealand bowlers who took wickets were:
- Will O’Rourke: 3 wickets for 47 runs.
- Mitchell Santner: 3 wickets for 66 runs.
New Zealand’s Innings:
Chasing 243, New Zealand reached 243/5 in 45.2 overs.
- Devon Conway: Scored 10 runs.
- Kane Williamson: Made 1 run.
- Daryl Mitchell: Contributed 10 runs.
- Will Young: Top-scored with 107 runs off 113 balls, including 12 fours and a six.
- Tom Latham: Remained unbeaten on 118 runs off 104 balls, featuring 10 fours and 3 sixes.
- Glenn Phillips: Added 20 runs.
- Michael Bracewell: Contributed 2 runs.
The fall of wickets was as follows:
- Devon Conway – 7.3 overs
- Kane Williamson – 8.1 overs
- Daryl Mitchell – 16.3 overs
- Will Young – 37.2 overs
- Glenn Phillips – 43.1 overs
The Pakistan bowlers who took wickets were:
- Naseem Shah: 2 wickets for 63 runs.
- Haris Rauf: 2 wickets for 83 runs.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: 0 wickets for 68 runs.
This victory marked New Zealand’s third consecutive win in the Tri-Series,On February 14, 2025, the National Stadium in Karachi hosted the final of the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series, featuring Pakistan and New Zealand. New Zealand emerged victorious by 5 wickets, chasing down Pakistan’s total of 242 runs with 28 balls to spare.
Pakistan’s Innings:
Opting to bat first, Pakistan faced early setbacks. Fakhar Zaman departed for 16 runs in the 4th over, followed by Saud Shakeel for 30 runs in the 9th over. Babar Azam steadied the innings with a composed 64 runs off 90 balls, including six fours and a six. Mohammad Rizwan contributed 24 runs, while Salman Agha added 42 runs. Khushdil Shah top-scored with a brisk 69 runs off 49 balls, featuring ten fours and a six. The lower order couldn’t capitalize, and Pakistan was bowled out for 242 runs in 49.3 overs.
New Zealand’s Innings:
Chasing 243, New Zealand lost early wickets, with Devon Conway (10) and Kane Williamson (1) falling to Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, respectively. Will Young anchored the chase with a solid 107 runs off 113 balls, including 12 boundaries and a six. Tom Latham remained unbeaten on 118 runs off 104 balls, hitting ten fours and three sixes. Glenn Phillips provided a quick-fire 61 runs off 39 balls, with four sixes and three fours. New Zealand reached 243/5 in 45.2 overs, securing the win.
Key Performances:
- Pakistan: Khushdil Shah’s aggressive 69 and Babar Azam’s steady 64 were the highlights. Naseem Shah’s 2/63 was the best bowling performance.
- New Zealand: Will Young’s 107 and Tom Latham’s 118* were crucial. Will O’Rourke’s 4/43 was instrumental with the ball.
This victory marked New Zealand’s third consecutive win in the Tri-Series, showcasing their dominance in the tournament.
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