Pakistan vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Champions Trophy • Pakistan won the match by 12 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Champions Trophy, Pakistan took on New Zealand on Apr 1, 2026, 08:59 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 12 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 512 runs and 2 wickets fall between Pakistan (262/1 in 20.0 overs) and New Zealand (250/1 in 20.0 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (262/1)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 262/1 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 75 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Sahabzada Farhan spearheaded the batting effort with 129 runs off 57 balls (including 10 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 226.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Saim Ayub, who contributed 79 runs off 43 deliveries, while Fakhar Zaman added 51 (20b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Jacob Duffy led the bowling figures with 1/15 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.75), assisted by Ish Sodhi (0/56 in 4.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (250/1)
Pursuing a target of 263 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 250/1 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.50 runs per over. Finn Allen anchored the chase for New Zealand with 121 runs from 60 balls (8 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 201.7), alongside Tim Seifert who chipped in with 65 off 36 balls. Defending the total, Naseem Shah delivered a key spell of 1/6 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.00, while Shaheen Afridi finished with 0/16 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sahabzada Farhan and Saim Ayub (Pakistan), who combined for 177 runs off 85 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sahabzada Farhan (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 177.0 total points, followed closely by Finn Allen (166.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sahabzada Farhan.