Delhi: The New Zealand team will play the first match of the three -match ODI series against Pakistan in McLeen Park, Napier on 29 March. After defeating Pakistan 4–1 in the T20 series, New Zealand will now step into the ODI series. Pakistan’s team was seen struggling a lot against New Zealand in the T20 series. He won the same match out of five matches, while he lost in the remaining four matches. New Zealand defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the fifth and last T20 match held on Wednesday, March 26.
Match details
| Match | Pakistan vs New Zealand |
| Site | McLean Park, Napier |
| Date and time | 29 March 2025, 3:30 am |
| Live broadcast and streaming details | Sony Sports Network, Fankode Apps and Website |
ODI turn after winning T20 series
Now that New Zealand will play from Pakistan in the 50-50-over format, he has full faith in maintaining the rhythm of his victory. New Zealand has included two uncapricated players in the team instead of many senior players playing in IPL 2025. Former captain Kane Williamson, who is currently working in the IPL, has withdrawn his name from this series.
Napier’s McLeen Park Pitch Report
The pitch of McLeen Park is considered a balanced pitch, which helps both bowlers and batsmen equally. This pitch is one of New Zealand’s best batting pitches, where batsmen are likely to score good runs, but there are challenges for the bowlers. The new ball helps the fast bowlers a lot from the pitch. Initially the ball moves with a sharp and bounce, which can make it difficult for the batsmen to play. Wind movement also proves beneficial for fast bowlers, especially in the early overs.
The outfield of this ground is fast, so that batsmen can easily score runs. However, as the game progresses and the wicket slows down a bit, the spinners also get help. This pitch slows the bowlers to bother the batsmen with spin and diversity. The toss winning team often likes to bowl first, as the bowling team in the first innings helps more than the wicket. In most of the matches, the team bowling in the first innings has won.
Head-to-head record
| Description | Number |
|---|---|
| Total matches played | 119 |
| Pakistan won | 61 |
| New Zealand won | 54 |
| Untouchable | 3 |
| Draw | 1 |
McLeen Park ODI data
| Description | Number |
|---|---|
| Total match | 49 |
| Win batting first | 19 |
| Win bowling first | 26 |
| The average score of the first innings | 233 |
| Average score of second innings | 194 |
| Highest total score | 373/8 (50 overs) – NZ vs Zim |
| Minimum total score | 98/10 (31.4 overs) – NZ vs Ban |
| Got the biggest goal | 289/3 (40 overs) – SL vs NZ |
| The lowest score defended | 162/3 (20.5 overs) – NZ vs Zim |
How will Napier’s season be
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Season | Possibility of light rain |
| temperature | 14-18 ° C |
| wind speed | 6 km/h |
| Humidity | 73 percent |
Where to see the live broadcast of the match
| Description | Details |
|---|---|
| Match date | Saturday (29 March 2025) |
| Match time (IST) | 3:30 am |
| Toss Time (IST) | 3:15 am |
| Match site | McLean Park, Napier |
| Broadcast on tv | Sony sports network |
| Livestream (apps and websites) | Sony Live and Fankode Apps and Website |
Possible playing XI of both teams
| Pakistan potential playing xi | New Zealand Possible Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Haris (wicket keeper) | Tim ceffert |
| Hasan Nawaz | Fin |
| Salman Aga (Captain) | Mark chapman |
| Irfan Khan | Darrel mitchell |
| Khushdil Shah | James Neesham |
| Shadab Khan | Mohammad Haris (wicket keeper) |
| Abdul samad | Mitchell hedge (wicket keeper) |
| Shaheen Afridi | Kyle Jemison |
| Abbas Afridi | Jacob die |
| Abrar Ahmed | Ish Sodhi |
| Harice Rauf | Ben Sears |
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