Pakistan Cricket Team: News

15 Apr 2025

Pakistan Super League

'Two elbows in my arm': Usman Tariq explains bowling action

Quetta Gladiators's spinner Usman Tariq has been reported for a suspect bowling action once again, this time in the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) edition.

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in 3rd ODI against NZ

The Pakistan cricket team has been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for maintaining a slow over-rate in their 3rd and final ODI against New Zealand.

05 Apr 2025

Khushdil Shah

Pakistan's Khushdil Shah involved in heated exchange with spectators 

Pakistan cricketer Khushdil Shah was seen in a heated exchange with two spectators at the Bay Oval, New Zealand.

05 Apr 2025

Babar Azam

3rd ODI: Babar Azam's fifty against NZ goes in vain

New Zealand completed a clean sweep against Pakistan, winning the three-match ODI series 3-0.

Pakistan's Akif Javed records his maiden ODI four-fer: Key stats

Pakistan's 24-year-old pacer Akif Javed displayed an impressive bowling performance in the 3rd and final ODI against New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

Ben Sears becomes first NZ player with successive ODI fifers

New Zealand's Ben Sears starred with another five-wicket haul, this time in the 3rd ODI against Pakistan at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand rout Pakistan 3-0 in ODI series: Key stats

New Zealand beat Pakistan in the 3rd ODI to win the three-match series 3-0.

NZ batter Rhys Mariu slams his maiden ODI fifty: Stats

New Zealand recently added a new talent to their ODI roster, opener Rhys Mariu.

05 Apr 2025

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell becomes fastest NZ batter to 2,000 ODI runs

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has raced to 2,000 runs in ODIs.

05 Apr 2025

Michael Bracewell

Michael Bracewell slams his maiden ODI fifty as captain: Stats

In the rain-affected 3rd ODI against Pakistan at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand posted 264/8 after being invited to bat.

Can Pakistan avoid whitewash vs New Zealand? 3rd ODI preview 

The final match of the ODI series between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Saturday, April 5.

Should PCB's Mohsin Naqvi step down after NZ series loss?

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has demanded the resignation of Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman.

02 Apr 2025

Faheem Ashraf

Faheem, Naseem shine as Pakistan lose 2nd ODI against NZ

Pakistan's lower-order batsmen put up a valiant effort to chase down New Zealand's target of 293 runs at Seddon Park, Hamilton.

02 Apr 2025

ICC T20I Rankings

ICC T20I Rankings: New Zealand's Jacob Duffy becomes top-ranked bowler

In a phenomenal achievement, New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy has climbed to the top of the ICC T20I Rankings for bowlers.

Ben Sears becomes ninth NZ bowler with this feat: Stats

New Zealand thrashed Pakistan in the 2nd ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on April 2.

Mitchell Hay's 99* helps NZ win 2nd ODI against Pakistan

In a rather one-sided 2nd ODI in Hamilton, Mitchell Hay's brilliant 99* helped New Zealand post 292/8 against Pakistan.

NZ beat Pakistan in 2nd ODI to seal series: Stats

New Zealand thrashed Pakistan in the 2nd ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on April 2.

01 Apr 2025

Mark Chapman

NZ vs PAK: Who has replaced injured Mark Chapman?

New Zealand's cricketer Mark Chapman has been ruled out of the 2nd ODI against Pakistan after suffering a hamstring injury.

29 Mar 2025

Mohammad Rizwan

1st ODI: Mohammad Rizwan reflects on Pakistan's loss vs NZ

After a disappointing 73-run defeat in their first ODI against New Zealand in Napier, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted that a shift in momentum was key to his team's batting collapse.

29 Mar 2025

Babar Azam

Half-centurion Babar Azam scripts this record in 1st NZ ODI

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam made his bat talk in the first ODI against New Zealand on March 29.

NZ's Nathan Smith claims his maiden ODI four-fer: Stats 

In a thrilling contest at Napier's McLean Park, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by a comprehensive 73 runs.

29 Mar 2025

Babar Azam

Dominant New Zealand crush Pakistan in ODI series opener: Stats 

New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 73 runs in Napier in the first match of the three-ODI series.

NZ's Muhammad Abbas blasts fastest fifty on ODI debut: Stats 

Lahore-born all-rounder Muhammad Arslan Abbas made an explosive international debut for New Zealand against his home country Pakistan at Napier's McLean Park.

29 Mar 2025

Mark Chapman

Chapman, Mitchell register highest ODI partnership for NZ vs Pakistan

Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell have recorded the highest partnership for New Zealand against Pakistan in ODI cricket.

29 Mar 2025

Ross Taylor

Centurion Mark Chapman breaks Ross Taylor's ODI record against Pakistan

New Zealand dasher Mark Chapman reached a new high in the first ODI against Pakistan at McLean Park, Napier on March 29.

Napier to host 1st NZ vs PAK ODI: Preview 

The first ODI of the three-match series between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played at Napier's McLean Park on March 29.

27 Mar 2025

Tom Latham

Tom Latham ruled out of Pakistan ODIs after fracturing hand

New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan after fracturing his right hand.

26 Mar 2025

Tim Seifert

Tim Seifert surpasses 1,500 T20I runs with 97* vs Pakistan

New Zealand's Tim Seifert ripped apart a hapless Pakistan side in the 5th and final T20I at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday.

NZ tame Pakistan in 5th T20I, win series 4-1: Stats

New Zealand tamed hapless Pakistan in the 5th and final T20I of the 5-match series on Wednesday.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha slams his 2nd T20I fifty: Stats

Pakistan's T20I captain, Salman Agha, was the lone warrior for his side in the fifth T20I versus New Zealand at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday.

James Neesham enters record books with T20I fifer against Pakistan

James Neesham etched his name in record books after taking a fifer against Pakistan in the 5th and final T20I at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday.

5th T20I preview: Pakistan seek pride versus confident New Zealand

The fifth and final T20I of the series between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played on March 26.

22 Mar 2025

Michael Bracewell

4th T20I Preview: Pakistan aim to level series vs NZ 

The fourth T20I of the five-match series between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on March 23.

Matt Henry ruled out of T20I series against Pakistan

New Zealand's fast bowler Matt Henry has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against Pakistan.

21 Mar 2025

Babar Azam

Did Salman Agha take dig at Babar and Rizwan? Details

Fans perceived Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Ali Agha's comments as a subtle dig at senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after his team registered a thumping win over New Zealand.

Hasan Nawaz smokes fastest T20I century for Pakistan: Stats 

In a stunning exhibition of batting, Hasan Nawaz has broken the record for the fastest T20I century by a Pakistani batter.

3rd T20I: Ton-up Nawaz powers Pakistan to victory over NZ 

In a remarkable display of talent, 22-year-old Pakistani opener Hasan Nawaz smoked a brilliant hundred in the third T20I match against New Zealand in Auckland.

21 Mar 2025

Mark Chapman

Chapman misses out on his second T20I ton vs Pakistan

New Zealand's star batter Mark Chapman was on the verge of making history with his explosive performance in the third T20I vs Pakistan in Auckland.

Former Pakistani pacer slams Babar, Rizwan for skipping T20 Cup

Former Pakistani pacer Sikander Bakht has come out in the open to slam Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for skipping the National T20 Cup, organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

20 Mar 2025

Finn Allen

Pakistan aim to keep T20I series alive against New Zealand

Pakistan's revamped T20I squad is facing a huge task as they gear up for the third match of their five-game series against New Zealand.

18 Mar 2025

Shan Masood

Pakistan's Shan Masood signs all-format deal with Leicestershire for 2025

Leicestershire County Cricket Club has signed Pakistan's Test captain, Shan Masood, on an all-format contract for the summer of 2025.

18 Mar 2025

Haris Rauf

'Give them 10-15 matches': Haris Rauf defends Pakistan's young side

Renowned fast bowler Haris Rauf has extended his full support to the young top order of Pakistan's T20I side.

Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz joins this club with consecutive ducks: Stats 

Pakistan cricket team's Hasan Nawaz has made a rather unfortunate entry in the T20I format.

18 Mar 2025

Ish Sodhi

Ish Sodhi becomes 10th-highest wicket-taker for NZ across formats: Stats

Star spinner Ish Sodhi has scripted history by becoming the 10th-highest wicket-taker for New Zealand in international cricket.

18 Mar 2025

Mohammad Hafeez

Hafeez defends his controversial remarks on Pakistan's 90s cricketing legends

Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Hafeez has sought to clarify his recent comments questioning the legacy of the nation's cricketing icons from the 1990s.

18 Mar 2025

Finn Allen

2nd T20I: New Zealand thrash Pakistan in rain-curtailed affair

New Zealand have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against Pakistan after winning the second match in Dunedin.

18 Mar 2025

Tim Seifert

2nd T20I: Seifert unleashes four maximums in Shaheen Afridi's over

The experienced New Zealand opener Tim Seifert was at his destructive best in the second T20I against Pakistan.