- BATSMENRBM4s6sSR2.6 Absolute jaffa! Arrows it in from over the wicket, lands it on a hard length and gets sideways movement, induces the outside edge and it's pouched cleanly by Salman at second slip. Naseem gets his reward for his discipline, some extra bounce and he is safely snaffled as Pakistan draw first blood 8/18.2 Stumps shattered, what a sight for the bowler! Bails flying all over the place. Through the gate from over the wicket and the debutant gets his first wicket, punches the air in ecstasy. Impeccable line and length, just held its line and breached his defences. Absolte beauty! Debutant gets another debutant, slight inward seam movement and that was enough to befuddle him. 33/212.4 top edge from Nicholls and he's finally out of his misery! Akif has the wicket Pakistan have deserved. Another short delivery, another limp attempt at a pull, and Nicholls gets the bottom edge that's taken easily in the covers. 50/343.3 Sips down the track and hits it with aplomb towards deep backward square, Tayyab Tahir jumps full-stretch and gobbles it up above his head and that's an incredible take. The umpire has sent it upstairs for another look to see whether it's been caught cleanly. Third umpire is satisfied and that is one heck of a catch! This brings an end to Mark Chapman's splendid knock against his favorite opposition. He just loves batting against Pakistan and he proved that again today. No celebration from Pakistan fielders 280/541.3 Tries to uncoil a violent swing across the line and apparently misses it. It was a shorter delivery hanging outside off with a tinge of away seam movement, close to his swinging blade, Rizwan thinks he nicked it and has gone for the review. Indeed there's a tiny deflection on the ultra-edge and it's a spot on review. Mitchell has played a fantastic hand here; grinded early on and then dominated the proceedings. How many times have we seen him play a crucial knock like this? Came when New Zealand were struggling and now leaves after putting his team in a comfortable position 249/449.6 Swallowed by Babar Azam at deep backward square! Pace-off shorter delivery on middle, goes for the pull and couldn't get the requisite elevation and distance but what a knock by the youngster! Dream debut for Abbas! 344/945.3 Takes the pace off, cunning change of pace does the trick; length on the pads, tries to clip it away with soft hands and got the leading edge that balloons up, Rizwan gets underneath and takes a comfortable catch to see the back of Bracewell, a nothing shot 299/645.5 Pitched up and gets some movement off the pitch, lures him to go for a big booming drive and he ends up nicking it to the keeper. Quick wickets for Pakistan at the death. That will help the fifth bowler conundrum. Can Haris sneak a few more? 299/746.4 Didn't get hold of this one. Irfan gets his third. Shorter in length at middle, plants his front leg and has a full swing at it, Waseem crouches to take a simpler catch. 306/8Extras43 (b 7, lb 13, nb 2, w 21)TOTAL344/9 (50 Overs, RR: 6.88)Did not bat: W O'RourkeFall of wickets: 1-8 (Will Young, 2.6 ov), 2-33 (Nick Kelly, 8.2 ov), 3-50 (Henry Nicholls, 12.4 ov), 4-249 (Daryl Mitchell, 41.3 ov), 5-280 (Mark Chapman, 43.3 ov), 6-299 (Michael Bracewell, 45.3 ov), 7-299 (Mitchell Hay, 45.5 ov), 8-306 (Nathan Smith, 46.4 ov), 9-344 (Muhammad Abbas, 49.6 ov)
Bowling O M R W Econ 0s 4s 6s WD NB Naseem Shah 10 1 60 1 6 34 4 3 1 0 Akif Javed 10 1 55 2 5.5 39 6 1 3 1 Mohammad Ali 10 0 53 1 5.3 34 4 1 5 0 Haris Rauf 10 1 38 2 3.8 38 4 0 3 0 Agha Salman 5 0 67 0 13.4 8 2 7 1 1 Irfan Khan 5 0 51 3 10.2 8 4 2 4 0
Player of the Match
Player of the Match
- BATSMENRBM4s6sSR15.4 Tossed up just outside off, springs down the track and miscues the skier, ugly hoik across the line and he got the outside half of the bat, couldn't quite get to the pitch and taken by Mitchell at cover; unable to convert the solid start, knew he was in trouble as soon as he played that. Bracewell strikes right in his first over. New Zealand players are all smiles and it's time for a drinks break 88/212.4 Wanders down leg, does deep and the ball climbs at him, not quite in control while going for the pull, Duffy reverse cups it at deep square and that brings an end to Usman's cameo who was living dangerously but that's how he bats 83/138.4 Babar falls! They'll check this, but he's gone. Back of a length, Babar pulled it to deep midwicket, where Daryl Mitchell stood inches from the boundary. The ball flew into his bucket-sized gloves, and he made sure he didn't over-balance onto the rope. The replays show he didn't, and Babar is denied a ton once more 249/428.5 tries to dink it over the keeper but ends up nicking to the keeper, with Mitch Hay taking a sharp one handed jumping catch. It gives Mohammad Abbas his first international wicket, and New Zealand a vital breakthrough as the Pakistan captain departs! 164/343.4 Fingers right underneath the ball, dived forward and hung onto it superbly! Miscued it down the ground, losing his shape and couldn't lift it with enough power; was a fuller on at the stumps, thinking gets clogged with this kind of a situation 271/939.4 back of a length once more, but is that run-out? The third umpire will have a look at the non-striker's end! And yes, that direct hit from Duffy sees Tayyab well out of his crease. One wicket has brought two for New Zealand, and Pakistan begin to wobble 253/539.5 Irfan Khan has chopped on first ball! Pakistan in disarray as Irfan Niazi chops on for a golden duck. From 3-249, Pakistan have lost 3 for four, and now Salman Ali Agha remains Pakistan's last realistic hope with 92 more runs still to get 253/642.2 Deep midwicket comes inside the ring. Pitched up and angling into the stumps, spooned straight to Bracewell at mid-off who takes the easiest of the catches and Naseem stands still in disbelief, watching his bat incredulously 267/742.6 Aimed short and gets to rise insanely off the deck; takes on the short ball but gets in a tangle on the backfoot, lifting it from outside off and gets caught by Nicholls at midwicket; fabulous tumbling catch as Pakistan continue to lose wickets, leaving Salman stranded 269/844.1 That went miles in the air but just didn't get enough distance. Hauled down the ground towards cow corner region; O'Rourke charges in from deep and takes a neat running catch. It was a shortish delivery aimed at off as he shimmied a little down the leg-side for a almighty heave. New Zealand made a roaring back after the big partnership and once Babar Azam lost his wicket, the floodgates were opened, some quick wickets got them right back into the driving seat 271/10Extras27 (b 8, lb 5, w 14)TOTAL271 all out (44.1 Overs, RR: 6.13)Fall of wickets: 1-83 (Usman Khan, 12.4 ov), 2-88 (Abdullah Shafique, 15.4 ov), 3-164 (Mohammad Rizwan, 28.5 ov), 4-249 (Babar Azam, 38.4 ov), 5-253 (Tayyab Tahir, 39.4 ov), 6-253 (Irfan Khan, 39.5 ov), 7-267 (Naseem Shah, 42.2 ov), 8-269 (Haris Rauf, 42.6 ov), 9-271 (Salman Agha, 43.4 ov), 10-271 (Akif Javed, 44.1 ov)
Bowling O M R W Econ 0s 4s 6s WD NB W O'Rourke 10 1 38 1 3.8 38 4 0 4 0 JA Duffy 9 0 57 2 6.33 33 7 2 2 0 NG Smith 8.1 0 60 4 7.34 26 4 4 1 0 MG Bracewell 10 0 60 1 6 29 2 3 5 0 Muhammad Abbas 7 0 43 1 6.14 15 4 0 1 0
Match Details
Toss
Pakistan , elected to field first
Player Of The Match
Series result
New Zealand led the 3-match series 1-0
Match number
Season
Hours of play (local time)
11.00 start, First Session 11.00-14.30, Interval 14.30-15.15, Second Session 15.15-18.45
Match days
29 March 2025 (50-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpires
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
Match Notes
- Powerplay 1: Overs 0.1 - 10.0 (Mandatory - 36 runs, 2 wickets)
- Over 4.4: Review by Pakistan (Bowling), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - PR Reiffel, Batter - HM Nicholls (Struck down - Umpires Call)
- Powerplay 2: Overs 10.1 - 40.0 (Mandatory - 196 runs, 1 wicket)
- New Zealand: 50 runs in 12.1 overs (74 balls), Extras 16
- Drinks: New Zealand - 50/3 in 12.4 overs (MS Chapman 7)
- New Zealand: 100 runs in 24.1 overs (146 balls), Extras 28
- 4th Wicket: 50 runs in 69 balls (MS Chapman 25, DJ Mitchell 13, Ex 12)
- MS Chapman: 50 off 63 balls (7 x 4, 1 x 6)
- Drinks: New Zealand - 146/3 in 29.0 overs (MS Chapman 59, DJ Mitchell 30)
- New Zealand: 150 runs in 29.5 overs (181 balls), Extras 30
- 4th Wicket: 100 runs in 104 balls (MS Chapman 58, DJ Mitchell 31, Ex 14)
- Over 30.5: Review by New Zealand (Batting), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - PR Reiffel, Batter - MS Chapman (Upheld)
- New Zealand: 200 runs in 36.3 overs (221 balls), Extras 34
- 4th Wicket: 150 runs in 144 balls (MS Chapman 88, DJ Mitchell 44, Ex 18)
- Over 37.3: Review by Pakistan (Bowling), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - CM Brown, Batter - MS Chapman (Struck down)
- MS Chapman: 100 off 94 balls (11 x 4, 4 x 6)
- DJ Mitchell: 50 off 74 balls (3 x 4, 1 x 6)
- Powerplay 3: Overs 40.1 - 50.0 (Mandatory - 112 runs, 6 wickets)
- Over 41.3: Review by Pakistan (Bowling), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - CM Brown, Batter - DJ Mitchell (Upheld)
- New Zealand: 250 runs in 41.4 overs (252 balls), Extras 39
- Over 43.5: Review by Pakistan (Bowling), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - CM Brown, Batter - MG Bracewell (Struck down)
- New Zealand: 300 runs in 45.6 overs (278 balls), Extras 42
- Muhammad Abbas: 50 off 24 balls (3 x 4, 3 x 6)
- Innings Break: New Zealand - 344/9 in 50.0 overs (JA Duffy 3)
- Powerplay 1: Overs 0.1 - 10.0 (Mandatory - 64 runs, 0 wicket)
- Pakistan: 50 runs in 7.3 overs (45 balls), Extras 5
- 1st Wicket: 50 runs in 45 balls (Abdullah Shafique 25, Usman Khan 24, Ex 5)
- Powerplay 2: Overs 10.1 - 40.0 (Mandatory - 189 runs, 6 wickets)
- Over 13.5: Review by Pakistan (Batting), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - PR Reiffel, Batter - Babar Azam (Upheld)
- Drinks: Pakistan - 88/2 in 15.4 overs (Babar Azam 2)
- Pakistan: 100 runs in 17.6 overs (108 balls), Extras 11
- 3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 52 balls (Babar Azam 27, Mohammad Rizwan 22, Ex 1)
- Pakistan: 150 runs in 25.4 overs (154 balls), Extras 13
- Babar Azam: 50 off 65 balls (2 x 4, 2 x 6)
- Drinks: Pakistan - 189/3 in 33.0 overs (Babar Azam 55, Agha Salman 11)
- Pakistan: 200 runs in 34.2 overs (206 balls), Extras 18
- 4th Wicket: 50 runs in 39 balls (Babar Azam 16, Agha Salman 29, Ex 6)
- Pakistan: 250 runs in 38.6 overs (234 balls), Extras 23
- Powerplay 2: Overs 40.1 - 50.0 (Mandatory - 18 runs, 4 wickets)
- Agha Salman: 50 off 40 balls (4 x 4, 2 x 6)
- Over 42.5: Review by New Zealand (Bowling), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - CM Brown, Batter - Haris Rauf (Struck down)
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