Delhi: The final match of Pakistan Tri-Nation Series 2025 will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on 14 February. Since both teams will again clash on this ground in the opening match of the Champions Trophy after only five days, this match can be seen as a big match. The trophy is at stake in this match, but both teams are also watching it as an important Test run before the Champions Trophy.
Pakistan’s journey to reach the final has been very exciting. A few days ago he was on the verge of elimination, but he made it to the final by chasing a great record against South Africa.
The middle order is the weakness of the team
Although Pakistan’s performance in batting has been good, they still have to fight against high quality spin bowling. The ability to rotate and retaliate strike against New Zealand’s slow bowlers will determine whether Pakistan will be able to make a good and big score. Pakistan’s top order is in good form, but if Babar Azam, Rizwan, or Fakhar are dismissed quickly, the pressure on the middle order will increase again.
For New Zealand, his control in death overs has been a major strength. While Pakistan bowlers have often struggled at the end of the innings, New Zealand has worked with restraint in pressure, whether it is run chase or defending.
Karachi’s pitch report
In the first two matches of the series, there were high-scoring matches at Gaddafi Stadium, and the same can be expected from the National Stadium in Karachi. In the initial overs, fast bowlers may get some benefit, but as dust will accumulate, the wicket will become easy for the batsmen. The ball will come easily on the bat and on a flat pitch, the batsmen will be able to play their natural game without any trouble. During the lights at Gaddafi Stadium, the bowlers got some support, but this will not happen in the stadium in Karachi. However, as the ball gets old, the spinners may get some help, but the wicket will not be completely spin-friendly.
Head-to-head
Host Pakistan is clearly ahead in the head-to-head compared to its rival New Zealand in the ODI format in this match. Pakistan has won 61 matches between the two teams in 117 matches, while New Zealand has won 52 times.
| Category | Pakistan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Number of matches | 117 | 117 |
| Win matches | 61 | 52 |
| Match without result | 3 | 3 |
| Tie match | 1 | 1 |
Statistics of The National Stadium, Karachi ground
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Total match | 77 |
| Win the match batting first | 36 |
| Win the match chasing | 38 |
| Average score of first innings | 239 |
| Highest score | 374/4 (50 overs) – India vs Hong Kong, 2008 |
| Lowest score | 115 (38.2 overs) – Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 2008 |
| The highest successful target chase | 355/4 (49 overs) – Pakistan vs South Africa, 2025 |
| The lowest defended score | 146 (43.3 overs) – Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1994 |
| Most runs | Mohammad Yusuf (Pakistan) – 817 |
| The highest individual score | Viv Richards (West Indies) – 181 |
| Most sixes | MS Dhoni (India), Sanath Jayasuria (Sri Lanka), Mohammad Yusuf (Pakistan) – 12 |
| Most 50 runs | Mohammad Yusuf (Pakistan), Sonis Khan (Pakistan) – 6 |
| Most 100 runs | Suresh Raina (India), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), Babar Azam (Pakistan), Sanath Jayasuria (Sri Lanka), Salman Butt (Pakistan), Mohammad Yusuf (Pakistan) – 2 |
| Most wickets | Wasim Akram (Pakistan) – 23 |
| Best bowling performance | Ajanta Mendis (6/13) |
Where can you see the match?
The Pakistan ODI Tri-Series on TV in India will be broadcast live on the channels of Sony Sports Network. While live streaming will be available Sonyliv app, Fankode app and website. In such a situation, fans can enjoy the final ODI match between Pakistan and South Africa from here.
How will the weather of Karachi be?
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| temperature | 31 ° C |
| Real experience temperature | 29 ° C |
| Air direction | From west (15 km/h) |
| wind speed | 33 km/h |
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