Pakistan vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • New Zealand won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Pakistan took on New Zealand on May 4, 2026, 02:24 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 321 runs and 9 wickets fall between Pakistan (159/5 in 20.0 overs) and New Zealand (162/4 in 18.1 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (159/5)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 159/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 41 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Kamran Ghulam spearheaded the batting effort with 79 runs off 55 balls (including 11 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 143.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Saud Shakeel, who contributed 19 runs off 16 deliveries, while Babar Azam added 18 (18b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Adam Milne led the bowling figures with 2/19 in 3.0 overs (economy 6.33), assisted by Aditya Ashok (2/27 in 4.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (162/4)
Pursuing a target of 160 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 162/4 in 18.1 overs at a scoring rate of 8.92 runs per over. Rachin Ravindra anchored the chase for New Zealand with 70 runs from 43 balls (12 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 162.8), alongside Chad Bowes who chipped in with 31 off 23 balls. Defending the total, Shaheen Afridi delivered a key spell of 2/33 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.25, while Usman Tariq finished with 1/13 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam (Pakistan), who combined for 48 runs off 36 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Colin De Grandhomme making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Kamran Ghulam (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 161.0 total points, followed closely by Rachin Ravindra (113.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rachin Ravindra.