Tri Nation Series 2025 Final: Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Preview
The summit clash is all set to be a rerun of the series opener.
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The final of the Tri Nation Series between Pakistan and New Zealand is set to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi on Thursday, February 14.
The two sides took on each other in the curtain-raiser of the tri-series. After opting to bat first, both the Kiwi openers were dismissed within eight overs before Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell steadied the ship with fine half-centuries. With the dismissal of the latter on 81, the remainder of the innings lookedgrim for the tourists. However, a blitzkrieg from Glenn Phillips led New Zealand to 330, which was enough for a win despite Shaheen Shah Afridi's three-wicket haul.
Star Pakistani batter Babar Azam was dismissed on the final delivery of the 10th over of the run-chase. Apart from Fakhar Zaman's enterprising 69-ball 84, no other batter could surpass 40. The hosts were embarrisingly bowled out for 252 in 47.5 overs. Michael Bracewell and skipper Mitchell Santner did a commendable job by conceding 41 runs in their allotted quota by securing two and three wickets, respectively.
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Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs New Zealand, Final, Tri Nation Series 2025 |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Date and Time | Thursday, February 14, 2:30 pm (IST) |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast Details | Sony Sports Network & FanCode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The National Stadium is anticipated to provide favourable batting conditions. Fast bowlers may find some movement early on, but batting is expected to get easier as the match progresses. Known for its flat nature, the track allows batters to play their shots freely and will get great value due to the lightning-fast outfield. The spinners might get some assistance as the ball wears, though extracting significant turn is unlikely.Head-To-Head Record
| Matches | 117 |
| Won by Pakistan | 61 |
| Won by New Zealand | 52 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Tied | 3 |
| First Played | February 11, 1973 |
| Last Played | February 8, 2025 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Will O'Rourke
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