The ongoing bilateral clash between Pakistan and New Zealand is set for the First ODI match in a row. The 1st ODI between the teams is scheduled to be played on March 29 at McLean Park, Napier. After losing the bilateral T20 series to KIWIS, Pakistan will look to bring back the lost momentum. New Zealand is coming strong, having taken an unassailable lead of 3-1 in this 5-match ODI series.
Pakistan, losing the T20 series against New Zealand, will be looking for the First match between the two and will be eyeing a win to start the series on a promising note. While New Zealand remains satisfied with their performance in the last match and having won the series.
NZ vs PAK Match Overview
| League | Pakistan tour of New Zealand |
| Match | New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st ODI |
| Time | 3:30 AM IST, Saturday, March 29, 2025 |
| Venue | McLean Park, Napier |
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 years)
| Total Matches played | 12 |
| New Zealand (NZ) Won | 06 |
| Pakistan (PAK) Won | 06 |
| No Result/ Tied | 00 |
NZ vs PAK Last 5 Match Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
| New Zealand (NZ) | L, W, L, W, W |
| Pakistan (PAK) | L, L, L, W, L |
Pakistan tour of New Zealand, Ground Stats
| McLean Park, Napier | |
| Total | 44 |
| Team Bat 1st | 17 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 25 |
| Tie | 02 |
| Average First Innings Score | 239 |
| Highest Score | New Zealand 373/8 |
| Lowest Score | Pakistan 98/10 |
Pitch Report
New Zealand vs Pakistan, the 1st ODI match of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025, is set to be played at McLean Park, Napier. The pitch here is a friendly batting pitch that helps pacers enjoy an advantage, picking up wickets early. The pitch here comparatively gets slower as the match progresses. Batting second team batting enjoys an upper hand at this pitch, so one winning the toss must opt for bowling.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 14°C |
| Weather Forecast | 89% Humidity with 5% chances of rain |
| Pitch Behavior | Batting Friendly |
| Best Suited To | Good for Pacers |
| Average 1st innings score | 239 |
NZ vs PAK Playing 11s (Predicted)
NZ Playing XI
Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell (C), Muhammad Abbas, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke
PAK Playing XI
Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (C), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Akif Javed, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
NZ vs PAK Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that NZ is expected to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and records. As per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting Second are high, so the Chasing team will likely win the 1st ODI of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand.
However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and PAK’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So, please analyze on your part and then invest.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
| New Zealand | Pakistan |
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