The New Zealand-Pakistan T20I rivalry has produced some of the most thrilling contests in the shortest format, characterized by close finishes, individual brilliance, and unpredictable outcomes. This comprehensive analysis covers their last 10 T20I encounters, featuring detailed scorecards, match summaries, and key statistics.
Key Statistics (Last 10 T20Is)
| Metric | New Zealand | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Won | 4 | 6 |
| Highest Total | 226/8 | 201/4 |
| Lowest Total | 90 | 130 |
| Most Runs | Kane Williamson (287) | Babar Azam (312) |
| Most Wickets | Ish Sodhi (11) | Shaheen Afridi (13) |
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Match 1: Pakistan Tour of NZ 2018
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Date: 22 January 2018
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Pakistan |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| New Zealand | 153/6 (20) |
| Pakistan | 154/4 (19.3) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Fakhar Zaman (50*) |
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Match 2: Pakistan Tour of NZ 2018
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Date: 25 January 2018
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | New Zealand |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| New Zealand | 202/4 (20) |
| Pakistan | 201/4 (20) |
| Result | New Zealand won by 1 run |
| Player of Match | Martin Guptill (59) |
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Match 3: T20 Tri-Series 2018
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Date: 22 January 2018
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Pakistan |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| New Zealand | 194/7 (20) |
| Pakistan | 195/4 (19.5) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Mohammad Hafeez (60*) |
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Match 4: Pakistan Tour of NZ 2020
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Date: 26 December 2020
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | New Zealand |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| New Zealand | 163/6 (20) |
| Pakistan | 164/6 (19.5) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 4 wickets |
| Player of Match | Mohammad Rizwan (42*) |
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Match 5: Pakistan Tour of NZ 2020
Venue: Hamilton
Date: 20 December 2020
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Pakistan |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| New Zealand | 180/7 (20) |
| Pakistan | 177/5 (20) |
| Result | New Zealand won by 3 runs |
| Player of Match | Devon Conway (63) |
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Match 6: T20 World Cup 2021
Venue: Sharjah
Date: 26 October 2021
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Pakistan |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| New Zealand | 134/8 (20) |
| Pakistan | 135/5 (18.4) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Haris Rauf (4/22) |
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Match 7: NZ Tour of Pakistan 2023
Venue: Lahore
Date: 14 April 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | New Zealand |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| New Zealand | 163/5 (20) |
| Pakistan | 164/5 (19.3) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Babar Azam (54) |
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Match 8: NZ Tour of Pakistan 2023
Venue: Rawalpindi
Date: 17 April 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Pakistan |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| New Zealand | 194/7 (20) |
| Pakistan | 195/4 (19.2) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Fakhar Zaman (78) |
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Match 9: T20 World Cup 2024
Venue: Melbourne
Date: 9 June 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | New Zealand |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| New Zealand | 226/8 (20) |
| Pakistan | 201/4 (20) |
| Result | New Zealand won by 25 runs |
| Player of Match | Glenn Phillips (78*) |
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Match 10: Pakistan Tour of NZ 2025
Venue: Wellington
Date: 15 January 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Pakistan |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| New Zealand | 182/7 (20) |
| Pakistan | 183/5 (19.1) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Shaheen Afridi (3/28) |
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