Mitchell Santner conceded just 20 runs in his 10 overs and took two wickets while Will O'Rourke returned figures of 4/43. Pakistan were all out for just 242 and now face the daunting task of restricting the in-form New Zealand batters.

Pakistan will be taking on South Africa in the 3rd ODI match of the ongoing Tri-Nation series in Karachi on Wednesday.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the tri-nation series final on Friday in a dress rehearsal for both teams ahead of next week’s opening game of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan eliminated South Africa from the final with its epic run-chase of 355-4 at the same venue on Wednesday with captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha scoring centuries.

The Pakistan vs New Zealand Tri-Nation Series match will be streamed live on FanCode app and website.

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha were not able to accelerate after batting out almost all of the middle overs, and Pakistan are now crumbling in the last 10.

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs New Zealand from the Tri-Series in Pakistan 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

New Zealand has rounded off perfect preparation for the Champions Trophy by thumping Pakistan by five wickets in the tri-nation series final in Karachi. Five days before the teams meet again in the Champions Trophy opening game,

Pakistan and New Zealand will clash in the ODI tri-series final ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While New Zealand entered the final by claiming victories in both their matches, Pakistan staged a historic win over South Africa in Karachi to secure their place in the final.