Pakistan and New Zealand share a rich and historic cricketing rivalry that has spanned decades. In the upcoming edition of the 2025 Champions Trophy, the two teams will face off in the tournament’s opening match. As the host nation, Pakistan will be eager to make a strong statement by aiming to reclaim the prestigious title after their historic triumph in 2017. Meanwhile, New Zealand, winners of the tournament’s second edition in 2000, will be determined to end their long wait for another Champions Trophy crown.
ICC Champions Trophy: Pakistan vs New Zealand head-to-head record
As of February 2025, Pakistan and New Zealand have faced off three times in the ICC Champions Trophy. They first met each other in the second semifinal of the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy. They also clashed in the 2006 and 2009 editions of the tournament. Despite both teams boasting ICC Champions Trophy titles, the Black Caps have dominated their head-to-head record, emerging victorious in all three meetings, as per ESPN Cricinfo.
In the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan and New Zealand are set to compete in Group A alongside India and Bangladesh. The two teams will kick off the tournament on February 19, 2025, at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
| Year | Venue | Result |
| 2000 | Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi, Nairobi , Kenya | New Zealand won by 4 wickets |
| 2006 | Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali, Punjab, India | New Zealand won 51 runs |
| 2009 | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 2025 | National Bank Stadium, Karachi | TBD |
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st match, ICC CT (2000)
The first ICC Champions Trophy clash between Pakistan and New Zealand took place in the second semi-final on October 11, 2000, at Gymkhana Club Ground in Nairobi, Kenya. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a target of 253 runs after being dismissed for 252 in 49.2 overs. New Zealand chased down the target successfully, reaching 255 in 49 overs while losing 6 wickets. Shayne O'Connor, whose brilliant five-wicket haul derailed Pakistan's batting lineup, was declared player of the match.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd match, ICC CT (2006)
On October 25, 2006, Pakistan played New Zealand in the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy at the Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Punjab, as part of Group B. Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. New Zealand posted a total of 274/7 in 50 overs. In response, Pakistan was dismissed for 223 runs in 46.3 overs, failing to reach the target. Stephen Fleming, the New Zealand captain, was named the Player of the Match.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd match, ICC CT (2009)
Pakistan and New Zealand faced off once again in the second semi-final of the 2009 edition, held on October 3 at New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first, a decision that saw them post a total of 233/9 after utilizing their full 50 overs. New Zealand chased down the target with ease, reaching 234/5 in 47.5 overs to secure their place in the final. New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori, who contributed with both bat and ball in that match, was named Player of the Match.
Pakistan vs New Zealand's top scorers in the ICC Champions Trophy
According to ESPN Cricinfo, the top scorers in Pakistan vs. New Zealand matches in the ICC Champions Trophy are listed below:
| Champions Trophy | Player Name | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike rate | 50/100 | Best |
| 2000, 2006 & 2009 | Mohammad Yousuf | 3 | 140 | 48.33 | 68.08 | 1/0 | 71 |
| 2006 & 2009 | Scott Styris | 2 | 114 | 57 | 79.17 | 1/0 | 86 |
| 2006 | Saeed Anwar | 1 | 104 | 104 | 90.43 | 0/1 | 104 |
| 2006 & 2009 | Stephan Fleming | 2 | 92 | 79.31 | 46 | 1/0 | 80 |
| 2006 | Roger Twose | 1 | 87 | 75 | 86.13 | 1/0 | 87 |
| 2009 | Grant Elliott | 1 | 75 | 75 | 72.81 | 1/0 | 75 |
| 2006 & 2009 | Abdul Razzaq | 2 | 64 | 32 | 100 | 0/0 | 48 |
| 2006 & 2009 | Nathan Astle | 2 | 64 | 32 | 65.31 | 0/0 | 49 |
| 2009 | Umar Akmal | 1 | 55 | 55 | 88.70 | 1/0 | 55 |
| 2006 & 2009 | Shoaib Malik | 2 | 54 | 27 | 70.12 | 1/0 | 52 |
Pakistan vs New Zealand's top wicket-takers in the ICC Champions Trophy
According to ESPN Cricinfo, the top wicket takers in Pakistan vs. New Zealand matches in the ICC Champions Trophy are mentioned below:
| Champions Trophy | Player | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Best |
| 2006 | Shayne O'Connor | 1 | 5 | 4.92 | 5 |
| 2009 | Ian Butler | 1 | 4 | 4.40 | 4 |
| 2006 & 2009 | Daniel Vettori | 2 | 4 | 4.40 | 3 |
| 2006 & 2009 | Shane Bond | 2 | 4 | 4.95 | 3 |
| 2000 | Azhar Mahmood | 1 | 4 | 6.50 | 4 |
| 2006 & 2009 | Kyle Mills | 2 | 3 | 4.85 | 2 |
| 2006 & 2009 | Umar Gul | 2 | 3 | 5.42 | 2 |
| 2006 | Jacob Oram | 1 | 2 | 3.12 | 2 |
| 2009 | Saeed Ajmal | 1 | 2 | 4.87 | 2 |
| 2000 & 2006 | Abdul Razzaq | 2 | 2 | 5.05 | 2 |
FAQs on Pakistan vs New Zealand Head to Head- ICC Champions Trophy
A. Pakistan has won the ICC Champions Trophy once in 2017.
A. New Zealand won the ICC Champions Trophy once in 2000, which was the tournament's second edition.
A. India will not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with their matches set to be played in the UAE.
A. India has lost to Pakistan three times in the ICC Champions Trophy out of their five encounters.
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