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Pakistan vs New Zealand 2025 1st ODI Full Commentary
Result · Mar 29 2025, Sat - 03:30 AM (IST)
NEW ZEALAND344/9
PAKISTAN271
New Zealand won by 73 runs
CRR:6.14
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OUT! Caught. Mohammad Ali to Muhammad Abbas. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Azam. That concludes the first innings, with New Zealand setting Pakistan a mammoth target of 345. Mark Chapman led the charge with a brilliant century, while Daryl Mitchell provided solid support with 76 runs. Their partnerships propelled New Zealand to a competitive total. Pakistan's bowlers fought back in the final overs, claiming crucial wickets, but Muhammad Abbas made a memorable debut, blasting a blistering fifty in the death overs to add valuable runs. Irfan Khan Niazi was the standout performer with three wickets, and Akif Javed supported well with two. As Pakistan gears up for the run chase, they'll need a strong start to keep their hopes alive. Stay tuned for an exciting second innings!
Mohammad Ali to Muhammad Abbas. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Agha.
Mohammad Ali to Muhammad Abbas. Half volley, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Niazi.
Mohammad Ali to Jacob Duffy. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for 1 run, shy attempt by Rizwan.
Mohammad Ali to Muhammad Abbas. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
SIX! Mohammad Ali to Muhammad Abbas. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Naseem Shah to Muhammad Abbas. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Agha.
Naseem Shah to Muhammad Abbas. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Niazi.
Naseem Shah to Muhammad Abbas. Yorker, off stump on the back foot defending, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
SIX! Naseem Shah to Muhammad Abbas. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! Naseem Shah to Muhammad Abbas. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
SIX! Naseem Shah to Muhammad Abbas. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
Haris Rauf to Muhammad Abbas. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Niazi.
Haris Rauf to Muhammad Abbas. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Azam.
Haris Rauf to Jacob Duffy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
Haris Rauf to Muhammad Abbas. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Haris Rauf to Muhammad Abbas. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, leading edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Haris Rauf to Muhammad Abbas. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Irfan Khan Niazi to Jacob Duffy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs.
Irfan Khan Niazi to Jacob Duffy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Irfan Khan Niazi to Nathan Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket. Simple catch for the substitute fielder.
Irfan Khan Niazi to Muhammad Abbas. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
FOUR! Irfan Khan Niazi to Muhammad Abbas. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Irfan Khan Niazi to Nathan Smith. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
Haris Rauf to Nathan Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
OUT! Caught. Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Rizwan. New Zealand lost the way completely.
Haris Rauf to Mitch Hay. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Khan.
OUT! Caught. Haris Rauf to Michael Bracewell. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, top edge in the air uncontrolled, caught by Rizwan. Skipper departs cheaply.
Haris Rauf to Muhammad Abbas. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run.
Haris Rauf to Muhammad Abbas. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Akif Javed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by O'Rourke. That's it! New Zealand comfortably defended their total, securing a 73-run victory. Pakistan's openers got off to a strong start, and Babar Azam played a valiant knock of 78 runs before Will O'Rourke dismissed him. Salman Ali Agha held one end steady but lacked the support to take the chase deeper. Nathan Smith was the standout bowler for New Zealand, picking up an impressive four wickets, with the rest of the bowlers providing solid support. With this win, New Zealand takes a 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. Mark Chapman is the Player of the Match for his brilliant batting performance.
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Bracewell. Nine down for Pakistan.
Jacob Duffy to Akif Javed. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Bracewell.
Jacob Duffy to Akif Javed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mitchell.
Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point for 1 run.
OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Nicholls. Nicholls comfortably takes the catch.
APPEAL! Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay, appeal made for Caught. There is a clear gap between the bat and the ball.
Nathan Smith to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run.
Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by O'Rourke.
OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Bracewell. Naseem Shah departs without troubling the score.
Nathan Smith to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter length ball, to leg backing away working, to fine leg for 1 run.
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Kelly.
Wide Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Hay.
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to backward point for no runs, fielded by Kelly.
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Kelly.
Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah. Back of a length, wide outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Will O'Rourke to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hay.
Will O'Rourke to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, hit pad to fine leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Hay.
Will O'Rourke to Salman Ali Agha. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.
OUT! Bowled. Jacob Duffy to Irfan Khan Niazi. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge. Dragged on!
OUT! Run Out. Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to silly point, direct hit by Duffy. What a brilliant piece of fielding from Jacob Duffy!
Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hay.