New Zealand Vs Pakistan Highlights 1st ODI: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Napier - News18 (2025)

Mark Chapmanis the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his incredible hundred (132 – His highest ODI score). Hesays the wicket was tricky, they were looking for a score lower than they got butthen kicked on and got to a good total. Adds that he and Mitchell just absorbed pressure, took some risks, and trusted their gut skills. Reckons thatthe ball got old, and the conditions improved for batting. Mentions that he has a hamstring tweak, so after a couple of days’ break, they will see how it is.

Mohammad Rizwan, the captain of Pakistansays that they started well in the chase and it was good to see the positive intent. Adds that they got near the target, but the pressure got to them towards the end as they kept losing wickets at the wrong time. Mentions that they wanted to use the conditions bowling first, which they did, but they let the Kiwis off the hook and need to improve in that area to kill games off. Ends by saying that they need to do better in the middle order and the debutants are still inexperienced but they will get better.

Mark Chapmanis the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his incredible hundred (132 – His highest ODI score). Hesays the wicket was tricky, they were not looking for a score lower than they got. Adds that he and Mitchell just absorbed pressure, took some risks, and trusted their gut skills. Feels asif the ball got old, and the conditions improved for batting. Mentions that he has a hamstring tweak, so after a couple of days’ break, we will see how it is.

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New Zealand’s bowling effort mirrored their batting performance. They had a tough start, but Michael Bracewelland Nathan Smithprovided crucial breakthroughs in quick succession. The middle overs weren’t going their way either, and the game seemed to be slipping out of their grasp until Will O’Rourkestruck the big blow by dismissing Babar. Jacob Duffythen swung the momentum further with a run-out and a wicket in the same over. Nathan Smithwas the star with the ball, finishing with four wickets and sealing the victory for the Kiwis.

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Earlier in the game, New Zealandput up a daunting total, thanks to a sensational century from Mark Chapman, a fighting fifty from Daryl Mitchell, and a remarkable debut knock from Muhammad Abbas, who smashed the fastest half-century on ODI debut. Pakistanstarted well with the ball, but things unraveled in the latter half as they came under heavy fire. Their decision to go in with just five bowlers proved costly, conceding crucial runs that ultimately made the difference. Irfan Khanwas the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Haris Raufand Akif Javedchipped in with two each, and Mohammad Aliand Naseem Shahclaimed one apiece.

Pakistan’s openers laid a strong foundation, putting up over 60 runs without losing a wicket in the first Powerplay. However, both departed in quick succession, shifting the pressure back on the team. Babar Azamand Mohammad Rizwan, the two most experienced batters, came together to steady the innings with a crucial partnership. The momentum shifted when Salman Aghastepped in with positive intent, playing his shots freely. He and Babar registered well-crafted fifties and kept up with the required rate, but the game turned when Babar fell for 78. From there, the chase unraveled, leaving Agha with too much to do and little support from the rest.

New Zealandtakes a 1-0 lead with a convincing win! The scoreline might indicate a one-sided contest, but it was far from it. Pakistanfought hard and even looked on course to chase this down at one stage. However, the Kiwis staged a brilliant comeback with some outstanding bowling to clinch the victory.

44.1 – OUT! TAKEN! Nathan Smithends with a four-fer! A length ball on middle, Javed heaves, he gets more height than distance and Will O’Rourkeat deep mid-wicket takes the skier comfortably. New Zealandwin by 73 runs.

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42.5 – An appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Michael Bracewelltakes the review though! Banged into the pitch, on middle. Haris Rauftries to ramp it away but misses and Mitchell Haygrabs it behind the stump. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. New Zealandlose the review!

43.6 – No run.

43.5 – A length ball, outside off. Ali tries to defend but does so inside the line.

Mohammad Aliis the last man in.

43.4 – OUT! TAKEN! Jacob Duffygets the main man! That is the final nail in the coffin for Pakistan! Fuller one and on off. Salman Aghatries to loft it down the ground but goes a bit too hard and loses his shape. He mistimes it in front of mid off where Michael Bracewelldives forward to take a superb catch with the ball dying on him. Agha walks back for 58 off 48, and New Zealandare just 1 wicket away from the win now.

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43.3 – Back of a length and on off, Akif Javedmiscues his pull towards mid off and sets off for the run. Michael Bracewellcollects and has a shy at the bowler’s end but misses.

43.4 – OUT! c Michael Bracewell b Jacob Duffy.

43.3 – 1 run.

43.2 – Fuller and on off, Akif Javeddrives it straight to cover.

43.1 – Uppish but safe! Short of a length and outside off, Salman Aghatries to cut but gets a top edge. The ball goes miles in the air but lands in between three fielders on the off side. A single is taken.

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42.5 – An appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Michael Bracewelltakes the review though! Banged into the pitch, on middle. Haris Rauftries to ramp it away but misses and Mitchell Haygrabs it behind the stump. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. New Zealandlose the review!

42.4 – DROPPED! Is that the luck Pakistanneeded? A slower one, full and on leg. Salman Aghagoes down across for the scoop but mistimes it high in the air. Adithya Ashok(Sub) at fine leg settles under it but spills it out. They cross.

Akif Javedwalks to the middle.

Who walks in?

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42.5 – An appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Michael Bracewelltakes the review though! Banged into the pitch, on middle. Haris Rauftries to ramp it away but misses and Mitchell Haygrabs it behind the stump. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. New Zealandlose the review!

42.4 – DROPPED! Is that the luck Pakistanneeded? A slower one, full and on leg. Salman Aghagoes down across for the scoop but mistimes it high in the air. Adithya Ashok(Sub) at fine leg settles under it but spills it out. They cross.

42.1 – A slower one, full and on leg, Salman Aghaglances it to fine leg. He initially turns down the single but takes it in the end.

42.5 – No run.

42.4 – 1 run.

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42.3 – Short of a length and on off, Haris Raufguides it to third man for a single.

42.2 – OUT! TAKEN! Naseem Shahfalls for a duck! Nathan Smithserves this fuller and on off. Shah looks to get it over mid off but fails to get underneath it and mistimes it. The ball lobs up straight to that fielder and Michael Bracewelltakes an easy catch. Not what Pakistanneeded at this moment. They are now 267/7, still needing 78 runs in 46 balls.

Haris Raufis the new man in.

42.1 – 1 run.

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41.5 – Slower one, on a length and on off, Salman Aghaguides it to short third for a single.

41.2 – Fuller and on off, Salman steps across to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

41.1 – FOUR! FIFTY FOR AGHA! He has played a smacking knock here but he is now the only hope for Pakistan. Fuller one and around off. Salman Aghamakes a bit of room and smashes it over extra covers for a cracking boundary.

41.5 – Goes for the bouncer, but this is way too short, Salman Aghaducks under it. Wided.

41.4 – FOUR! Nicely done! Short of a length and on off. Salman Aghalets it come to him, uses the pace on the ball and steers it to the third man fence for a boundary.

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