Head-to-Head: New Zealand vs Pakistan in T20I Matches

New Zealand and Pakistan will compete on February 21 in their first Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams reached this stage by winning three out of four matches in the group phase. This match is important for both sides as they aim to gain early momentum in the Super Eight round.

In the last T20 World Cup held in 2024, New Zealand and Pakistan were eliminated in the group stage. This match represents progress for both teams and an opportunity to advance further in the tournament.

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head

New Zealand and Pakistan have met 49 times in T20 internationals. Pakistan leads with 24 wins, while New Zealand has 23 victories, and there have been two matches with no result.

A notable encounter was in the semi-final of the 2022 T20 World Cup, where New Zealand scored 152 runs. Pakistan’s openers, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam, formed a strong partnership, helping Pakistan chase down the target and secure a spot in the final.

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head in Men’s T20Is

NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head in Men’s T20 World Cups

All-Time Top Performers

Babar Azam has excelled in T20I matches against New Zealand. From 2018 to 2024, he scored 880 runs in 26 matches, remaining unbeaten three times. His highest score is 101 not out, with a batting average of 41.90 and a strike rate of 131.93. Babar has one century and eight half-centuries against New Zealand, including a key performance in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final, where he scored 53 runs off 42 balls.

On the bowling side, Shaheen Shah Afridi has consistently troubled New Zealand’s batsmen in T20 internationals. Since 2018, he has played 25 matches against them and taken 35 wickets. His best bowling figure is 4 for 30, with an average of 21.28, indicating his effectiveness as a bowler. Despite a higher economy rate of 8.44, his ability to take wickets frequently makes him a crucial asset for Pakistan.

New Zealand vs Pakistan in Most Recent Match

In their last meeting in Wellington, New Zealand delivered a strong performance, bowling out Pakistan for 128 runs. Jimmy Neesham took five wickets, dismantling Pakistan’s middle order. New Zealand chased the target effortlessly, reaching it in under 10 overs without losing a wicket. Tim Seifert led with an impressive 97 runs off just 38 balls, ensuring a clear victory.

New Zealand vs Pakistan in All Matches