In the Tri-Nation Series Final held at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 14, 2025, New Zealand secured a victory over Pakistan by 5 wickets, marking a significant win ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Match Summary:
- Pakistan’s Innings: Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan faced early setbacks with the dismissals of Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam. However, a resilient partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan stabilized the innings. Contributions from the lower order propelled Pakistan to a total of 250 runs.
- New Zealand’s Chase: In response, New Zealand’s top order, led by Kane Williamson and Devon Conway, laid a solid foundation. Despite losing a few wickets in the middle overs, the experience of Williamson ensured that New Zealand reached the target with 5 wickets in hand.
This match served as a crucial preparatory encounter for both teams, especially with their upcoming face-off in the Champions Trophy Group A match scheduled at the same venue on February 19.
For those interested in a detailed visual recap of the match, you can watch the full highlights below:
