NZ vs PAK 2025 1st T20I Results

updated：New Zealand beat Pakistan by 9 wickets.
In a dominant display, New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first T20I of their series in Christchurch. Pakistan struggled from the outset, succumbing to New Zealand’s pace attack and folding for a paltry 91 runs. Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson wreaked havoc, sharing seven wickets and exploiting the conditions expertly.

New Zealand win the first match by nine wickets.
The second T20I will take place on Tuesday 🗓️#NZvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/v4Mq81v6YS
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 16, 2025

Chasing the modest target, New Zealand’s Tim Seifert led the charge with a commanding 44, supported by Finn Allen’s aggressive stroke play, ensuring the hosts sealed the win comfortably with nearly half the innings to spare. Pakistan’s decision to shake up their lineup backfired, leaving them to reflect on a disappointing start to the series.

Abrar Ahmed gets Tim Seifert to take the first wicket of the innings ☝️#NZvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/3vF1ZiKKff
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 16, 2025

NZ vs PAK 2025 1st T20I: First T20I encounter between the two sides since 2022.

This is the first match of the T20I series between New Zealand and Pakistan, scheduled for March 16th. The match will take place at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. When we look at the history of these two teams facing off at this venue, the encounters have been quite limited. The first match was in 2016, and until 2022, they have only played here five times. Out of those, New Zealand has won three times, while Pakistan has won twice. The most recent encounter in 2022 saw New Zealand emerging victorious. After three years, the two teams will meet again at the same ground. Given New Zealand’s familiarity with the pitch and the home advantage, their chances of winning look very strong.

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New Zealand’s Key Players to Watch

Kyle Jamieson: Outstanding performance with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 8 runs in his 4 overs, putting pressure on Pakistan’s batting.
Jacob Duffy: Brilliant bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for just 14 runs in 3.4 overs, restricting Pakistan’s scoring.
Tim Seifert: Played a key role with the bat, scoring 44 runs, helping New Zealand chase down the target.

Pakistan’s Key Players to Watch

Khushdil Shah: The only standout performer for Pakistan, scoring 32 runs, as the rest of the team struggled.

NZ vs PAK 2025 1st T20I Possible Squad List

New Zealand Squad	Pakistan Squad
Tim Seifert	Mohammad Haris (Wicketkeeper)
Finn Allen	Hasan Nawaz
Tim Robinson	Agha Salman (C)
Mark Chapman	Irfan Khan
Daryl Mitchell	Shadab Khan
Mitchell Hay (Wicketkeeper)	Abdul Samad
Michael Bracewell (C)	Khushdil Shah
Zakary Foulkes	Jahandad Khan
Kyle Jamieson	Shaheen Shah Afridi
Ish Sodhi	Mohammad Ali
Jacob Duffy	Abrar Ahmed

NZ vs PAK 2025 1st T20I – Preview & Match Details:

Match Name: Pakistan tour of New Zealand series

Match Date: 16th March 2025

Match Time: 06:45 AM IST

Competing Teams: New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I (NZ vs PAK)

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins.

NZ vs PAK 2025 1st T20I – Venue: Hagley Oval

Stadium Capacity: Approximately 20,000 spectators

Stadium Address: 57 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Stadium Features: Located in the central region of Christchurch, New Zealand, Hagley Oval Cricket Ground was established in 1851. The first cricket match was held in 1867, and since then, the stadium has hosted matches almost continuously, even during World War I. Many teams and national sides have had the experience of playing at Hagley Oval Cricket Ground.