Players shake hands after the first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand in Lahore. Photo: AP Players shake hands after the first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand in Lahore. Photo: AP

Pakistan's senior national cricket team suffered a 78-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in match 1 of the Pakistan ODI Tri-series 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, 8 February 2025. (Highlights | More Cricket News)

An unbeaten century from Glenn Phillips (106 not out off 74 balls) and an 84-ball 81 from Daryl Mitchell helped the Kiwis set a 331-run target, and Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry then claimed three wickets apiece to help bowl the hosts out for 252. Phillips was named Player of the Match for his swashbuckling hundred, which included six fours and seven sixes.

The BlackCaps next face South Africa on Monday (Feb 10) at the same venue, while Pakistan's next match is against the Proteas in Karachi on Feb 12.

Toss Update

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in Lahore.

Playing XIs

New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William O' Rourke

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Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Babar Azam,windream Khushdil Shah, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

South Africa are the third team in this tri-series. The hosts, Pakistan launched their new jersey for the ODIs which they will also wear in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting on 19 February.

In an incredible run-up to the final, the Indian men's hockey team did not concede a single goal and conjured imperious scorelines of 4-0 (against Hungary), 7-0 (against United States), 9-0 (vs Japan) and 10-0 (vs France in the semi-finals).

His words were not just a testament to his self-belief but also a glimpse into the fierce determination that would come to define his illustrious career. Perhaps that's why in the realm of hockey, few names command the respect, love and admiration that Sreejesh does.

Pakistan Vs New Zealand - Live Streaming Details

The PAK Vs NZ, Match 1 of the Pakistan ODI tri-series, was available to stream live on the JioTV app and website in India. On TVwow888, the Sony Sports Network channels broadcasted the match in India.