In the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 clash, New Zealand will face 1992 champions Pakistan in a pivotal semi-final chasing encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, November 4. Babar Azam leads Pakistan, who broke a four-match losing streak with a convincing win over Bangladesh in their previous match. Meanwhile, Tom Latham’s New Zealand team is eager to end their three-match losing streak and solidify their position in the top four. Both teams are aiming to level the points table with a strong performance.
New Zealand and Pakistan last met in an ODI earlier this year, competing in two bilateral series in Pakistan. The Blackcaps secured the first series 2-1 in January after initially trailing, but Pakistan dominated the Kiwis to win the second series 4-1.
Although these two nations have a history of over 115 ODIs, including encounters in previous Cricket World Cups, they have never faced each other at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where both teams have played three matches each.
As we look forward to the NZ vs PAK World Cup 2023 match, let’s examine their ODI head-to-head record, statistics, and the ODI World Cup records of both New Zealand and Pakistan before their showdown at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
New Zealand vs Pakistan ODI Head to Head Records & Stats
In the 115 ODI matches between New Zealand and Pakistan, Pakistan holds the upper hand with 60 victories, while New Zealand has won 51 of these encounters. One match ended in a tie, and three matches concluded with no result. In their most recent five meetings, Pakistan emerged victorious in four of them.
Out of Pakistan’s 60 wins, they have won 31 times while batting first and 29 times when chasing a target. On the other hand, New Zealand secured 26 victories when chasing and 25 victories when setting a target. Now, let’s delve into the head-to-head statistics and top performances between New Zealand and Pakistan.
New Zealand vs Pakistan ODI Head to Head Stats
| Stats | For NZ vs PAK | For PAK vs NZ |
| Highest Total | 369/5 | 364/7 |
| Lowest Total | 64 All Out | 74 All Out |
| Wins Batting 1st | 25 | 31 |
| Wins Chasing | 26 | 29 |
| Most Runs (All Time) | Kane Williamson (1103 runs) | Inzamam-ul-Haq (1283 runs) |
| Most Runs (Current) | Tom Latham (580 runs) | Babar Azam (840 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Ross Taylor (131*) | Fakhar Zaman (180*) |
| Most wickets (All Time) | Danny Morrison (39 wickets) | Waqar Younis (79 wickets) |
| Most wickets (Current) | Tim Southee (31 wickets) | Saheen Shah Afridi (20 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Trent Boult (5/17) | Shoaib Akhtar (6/16) |
Also read: How New Zealand Can Reach Semifinal ODI World Cup 2023
New Zealand vs Pakistan Head To Head Records & Stats ODI World Cup
In ICC ODI World Cup tournaments, New Zealand and Pakistan have crossed paths in nine matches. Among these contests, New Zealand emerged victorious in two, while Pakistan claimed victory in seven. The highest team total posted by New Zealand in these encounters is 302 runs, whereas Pakistan’s highest score against New Zealand in the World Cup is 281.
On the flip side, the lowest total recorded by Pakistan in these World Cup clashes is 167 runs, and New Zealand’s lowest score against Pakistan in this marquee event is 166 runs.
| Team | Matches Played | New Zealand Wins | Pakistan Wins | Highest Total | Lowest Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 9 | 2 | 7 | 302 runs | 166 runs |
| Pakistan | 9 | 7 | 2 | 281 runs | 167 runs |
This table outlines their head-to-head performance in ICC ODI World Cup matches.