Published Mar 30, 2025, 9:09 pm IST
The ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand has so far consisted of one match, with the series 1–0 in favor of New Zealand. The second encounter is scheduled for Seddon Park in Hamilton. With the momentum after their victory in the first ODI, the hosts will seek to clinch the series, while Pakistan hope to recover and keep the series alive.
Detail | Information |
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Match | 2nd ODI – New Zealand vs Pakistan |
Date | April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) |
Time | 11:00 AM (NZDT) / 3:30 AM (IST) |
Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand |
Broadcast | Spark Sport (NZ), PTV Sports (PAK), FanCode, Amazon Prime |
Format | One Day International (50 overs) |
1st ODI Recap
New Zealand began the series on a high note with a convincing 73-run victory. Given to bat first, the hosts put up a huge score of 344/9, with a scintillating 132 from Mark Chapman and a steady 76 from Daryl Mitchell.
In reply, Pakistan scored 271 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Babar Azam scored the highest with 78, while Salman Agha contributed a 58-ball 58. Nathan Smith was the star of the bowling attack, taking 4 wickets, while Jacob Duffy took 2.
No. | Player | Role | Bat/Bowl Style |
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1 | Will Young | Opener | Right-Handed Batter |
2 | Henry Nicholls | Opener | Left-Handed Batter |
3 | Mark Chapman | Batter | LHB / Left-Arm Orthodox |
4 | Daryl Mitchell | Batting All-Rounder | RHB / Right-Arm Medium |
5 | Michael Bracewell (C) | All-Rounder | LHB / Off-Spin |
6 | Mitchell Hay (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Right-Handed Batter |
7 | Nathan Smith | Bowling All-Rounder | RHB / Right-Arm Fast-Med |
8 | Jacob Duffy | Pacer | Right-Arm Fast-Medium |
9 | William O’Rourke | Pacer | Right-Arm Fast-Medium |
10 | Adithya Ashok | Spinner | Leg-Spin |
11 | Ben Sears | Pacer | Right-Arm Fast |
Bench: Nick Kelly, Mohammad Abbas, Rhys Mariu
No. | Player | Role | Bat/Bowl Style |
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1 | Abdullah Shafique | Opener | Right-Handed Batter |
2 | Imam-ul-Haq | Opener | Left-Handed Batter |
3 | Babar Azam | Top-order Batter | Right-Handed Batter |
4 | Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK) | Captain & Keeper | Right-Handed Batter |
5 | Salman Ali Agha | All-Rounder | RHB / Off-Spin |
6 | Tayyab Tahir | Middle-order Batter | Right-Handed Batter |
7 | Khushdil Shah | All-Rounder | LHB / Left-Arm Orthodox |
8 | Mohammad Wasim Jr | Bowling All-Rounder | RHB / Right-Arm Fast-Med |
9 | Haris Rauf | Pacer | Right-Arm Fast |
10 | Abrar Ahmed | Spinner | Leg-Spin |
11 | Mohammad Ali | Pacer | Right-Arm Fast-Medium |
Bench: Faheem Ashraf, Irfan Khan Niazi, Akif Javed, Sufiyan Muqeem
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What to Watch
The second ODI promises several key mini-battles. New Zealand’s young squad has shown maturity and composure, but can they maintain consistency to close out the series? Pakistan will be hoping that their experienced top order, led by Babar and Rizwan, can guide them to a comeback. The middle overs will be crucial, particularly the contest between Pakistan’s spinners and New Zealand’s left-handers like Chapman and Bracewell.
Venue Watch – Seddon Park, Hamilton
Seddon Park generally has a good batting wicket with true bounce and quick outfields that reward stroke play. Spinners may come into the picture towards the later part of the day as the wicket deteriorates. Historically, run chases have been a preferred choice at this ground, and therefore, the toss may again be crucial.
What to Expect
With New Zealand replete with confidence and Pakistan desperate to hit back, the second ODI is going to be a thrilling contest. The Kiwis will want to wrap up the series at the earliest opportunity, while Pakistan possesses the arsenal to hit back. Hamilton will be the stage where all attention will be concentrated as the series gathers momentum.
Will Pakistan discover their rhythm and attract level of attraction, or will New Zealand keep extending their winning streak? The answers lie in the second ODI encounter.
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