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NZ vs PAK Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And History Ahead Of 2nd ODI

Soumyajit Dutta

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The 2nd ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan is all set to take place on April 2 at 3:30 AM IST. The match will be hosted by the Seddon Park in Hamilton. For now, the series hangs in balance and a 2nd win for Pakistan will tie it with the 3rd one being the decider.

Speaking of the first match New Zealand clinched a 73-run win over Pakistan in the first ODI after recovering from 50/3, thanks to a 199-run stand between Mark Chapman (132) and Daryl Mitchell (76). Pakistan started well with an 83-run opening stand, but regular wickets derailed their chase. With pride at stake, the Men in Green will aim to bounce back in the second game.

NZ vs PAK Historical Overview In ODIs

Looking at the battles fought between New Zealand and the Men in Green, in total, New Zealand and Pakistan have faced each other 120 times in ODIs. Pakistan leads the head-to-head with 61 wins while New Zealand has won 55. Three games ended in no result, and one was tied.

New Zealand and Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand

Nick Kelly, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Rhys Mariu, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (C), Muhammad Abbas, Mitchell Hay (WK), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, William O'Rourke.

Pakistan

Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (C) (WK), Agha Salman, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan Niazi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed.

Top Run-Scorers In NZ Vs PAK 1st ODI

Mark Chapman (132 runs)

Mark Chapman was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a brilliant 132 off 111 balls. His innings was laced with 13 fours and six sixes, striking at an impressive 118.92. His crucial 199-run partnership with Daryl Mitchell anchored New Zealand’s innings and set up a strong total.

Babar Azam (78 runs)

Babar Azam played a fighting knock, scoring 78 runs off 83 balls in Pakistan's chase. He struck five fours and three sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 93.98. His partnerships with Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman kept Pakistan in the hunt before he was dismissed at a crucial stage.

Daryl Mitchell (76 runs)

Daryl Mitchell provided strong support in the middle order, scoring 76 runs off 84 deliveries. His innings featured four boundaries and four sixes at a strike rate of 90.48. 

Top Wicket-Takers In NZ Vs PAK 1st ODI

Nathan Smith (4 wickets)

Nathan Smith was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand, finishing with figures of 4/60 in 8.1 overs. He maintained an economy rate of 7.35, striking at crucial moments to derail Pakistan’s chase.

Irfan Khan Niazi (3 wickets)

Irfan Khan Niazi was Pakistan’s most successful bowler, claiming 3/51 in his five-over spell. Despite an expensive economy rate of 10.20, he took key wickets, including Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell. 

Haris Rauf (2 wickets)

Haris Rauf was economical and effective, finishing with figures of 2/38 in his 10-over spell. He maintained a remarkable economy rate of 3.80, keeping the scoring rate in check.

NZ vs PAK Key Stats

New Zealand’s Key Records

  • New Zealand have played 35 ODIs at Seddon Park, winning 25, losing 7, and 3 with no results.
  • In the last 5 years, Daryl Mitchell has been the top run-scorer for New Zealand against Pakistan boasting 546 runs at a strike rate of 92.85 and an average of 49.63.
  • Michael Bracewell has been pretty decent with the ball as he boasts 10 wickets in the 7 ODIs he played against Pakistan; ER of 4.20 and Average of 29.40.

Pakistan’s Key Records

  • Pakistan boasts a poor record at Seddon Park winning 1 out of 4 matches and the other 3 won by New Zealand.
  • In batting, Babar Azam scored 1087 runs at an average of 49.40 against New Zealand in ODIs. He boasts a strike rate of 83.29 in 24 matches 
  • On the bowling front, Naseem Shah holds the record for most wickets in NZ vs PAK ODIs in the last 3 years boasting 18 wickets in 9 innings at an astonishing economy rate of 5.54.

Records Which Could Be Broken In NZ vs PAK 2nd ODI

  • Babar Azam needs 13 runs to complete 1100 runs vs New Zealand in ODIs.
  • With currently having 1087 runs, Babar needs 4 more to surpass Stephen Fleming (1090) and become the fourth-highest run-scorer in NZ vs PAK ODIs.
  • Mohammad Rizwan needs 59 runs to complete 500 ODI runs vs New Zealand.
  • Haris Rauf bagging 16 wickets, now needs 2 more to surpass Naseem Shah (17) and become the top wicket-taker in NZ vs PAK ODIs from current squads.