Pakistan lost to New Zealand by 73 runs in the first ODI on Friday at McLean Park in Napier. New Zealand batted first and posted a total of 344 for 9 in their 50 overs. Mark Chapman was the star with an impressive 132 runs, supported by Daryl Mitchell, who scored 76. The two formed […]
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Tom Latham injured, Bracewell to lead New Zealand in ODI series against Pakistan
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan due to a hand injury. Latham fractured his hand while batting in the nets and will need at least four weeks to recover. This injury comes just days before the three-match series begins in Napier on Saturday. With Latham […]
New Zealand thrashes Pakistan by 8 wickets to end series on a high
New Zealand easily beat Pakistan by 8 wickets in the fifth and final T20 of the series in Wellington on Wednesday. Tim Seifert’s explosive 97* off 38 balls led the charge. He smashed 10 sixes, finishing the game with three consecutive sixes off Shadab Khan’s bowling. Pakistan set a target of just 129, ending their […]
Mohammad Arsalan Abbas joins New Zealand squad against Pakistan
New Zealand has announced its squad for three One Day Internationals against Pakistan. Notably, Mohammad Arsalan Abbas has been included. He is the son of former Pakistani cricketer Azhar Abbas, who played first-class cricket in Pakistan. Azhar expressed his happiness about his son’s selection. In an interview with Geo News, he stated that Mohammad Arsalan […]
Chapman’s blistering 94 gives New Zealand upper hand in t20 series
Mark Chapman led New Zealand to a commanding total of 204 in the third T20 against Pakistan. He played a sensational knock of 94 runs off just 44 balls. His explosive innings featured 11 fours and four sixes, exploiting the small boundaries at Eden Park. Chapman narrowly missed out on a second T20 century, falling […]
Abdullah Shafique ready to shine in New Zealand ODIs
Pakistan’s top-order batter Abdullah Shafique is eager to make a strong comeback in the ODI series against New Zealand, starting March 29. Acknowledging his recent struggles, he emphasized learning from past performances and adapting across formats. “Tagging players as red-ball or white-ball specialists isn’t fair. A cricketer should excel in all formats,” he stated. Shafique […]
Blobfish triumphs as New Zealand’s fish of the year, sparking conservation hopes
The blobfish has won New Zealand’s “Fish of the Year” competition, surprising many with its unexpected victory. After being labeled the “world’s ugliest animal” for over a decade, it secured 1,286 votes, beating the orange roughy by fewer than 300 votes. The competition is organized by the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust to raise awareness […]
ICC penalizes Khushdil Shah for physical contact with NZ bowler
Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has accepted a 50% match fee fine for inappropriate physical contact during the first T20 against New Zealand in Christchurch. The ICC found him guilty of a Level 2 breach of the Code of Conduct and also handed him three demerit points. This was his first offense within a 24-month period. […]
Salman Agha calls for powerplay improvements after T20 defeat
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha admitted his team improved but stressed the need for better powerplay performances after their five-wicket loss to New Zealand in the second T20 in Dunedin. He praised the batting and fielding efforts but highlighted struggles in adapting to the pitch conditions. Haris Rauf, who took 2/20, defended the young squad, […]
Pakistan vs. New Zealand: Agha’s squad ready for t20 showdown
Pakistan’s T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, is determined to lead his team to a strong performance in the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand, starting March 16. Speaking in Christchurch, he emphasized that the team’s preparations were on track and highlighted the opportunity for young players to shine. He expressed confidence that Pakistan’s squad, which […]