Match Overview
The Pakistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team match scorecard from the 3rd T20I of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024-25, played at Eden Park, Auckland on March 21, 2025, will be remembered for one of the fastest chases in T20I history.
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first, but it was the home side who batted first and posted a competitive 204/9 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to Mark Chapman’s explosive 94 off just 44 balls. However, Pakistan’s response was nothing short of extraordinary. Opening batter Hasan Nawaz smashed a magnificent unbeaten century — 105 runs off just 45 balls — becoming the fastest T20I hundred by a Pakistani player.
Supported by a blistering 51* from captain Salman Agha and a quickfire 41 from Mohammad Haris, Pakistan cruised to victory, reaching the target of 205 in just 16 overs with 24 balls to spare, winning by 9 wickets. Hasan Nawaz was deservedly named Player of the Match for his match-winning innings.
New Zealand Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | c Agha Salman b Haris Rauf | 19 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 211.11 |
| Finn Allen | c Haris Rauf b Shaheen Shah Afridi | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mark Chapman | c Shadab Khan b Shaheen Shah Afridi | 94 | 44 | 11 | 4 | 213.63 |
| Daryl Mitchell | c Haris Rauf b Shadab Khan | 17 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 154.54 |
| James Neesham | lbw b Abbas Afridi | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 |
| Mitchell Hay† | b Abrar Ahmed | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 112.50 |
| Michael Bracewell (c) | b Haris Rauf | 31 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 172.22 |
| Kyle Jamieson | b Abrar Ahmed | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ish Sodhi | c †Mohammad Haris b Haris Rauf | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Jacob Duffy | c Irfan Khan b Abbas Afridi | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Ben Sears | not out | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175.00 |
| Extras | 12 | |||||
| Total | 204/10 | 19.5 ov |
Pakistan Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 14.33 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 |
| Abbas Afridi | 2.5 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 8.47 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Khushdil Shah | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Salman Agha | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 |
Pakistan Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Haris† | c †Hay b Duffy | 41 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 205.00 |
| Hasan Nawaz | not out | 105 | 45 | 10 | 7 | 233.33 |
| Salman Agha (c) | not out | 51 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 164.51 |
| Extras | 10 | |||||
| Total | 207/1 | 16 ov |
Did not bat: Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 4 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 13.50 |
| Jacob Duffy | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 12.33 |
| Ben Sears | 4 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 12.75 |
| Michael Bracewell | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Ish Sodhi | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14.00 |
| James Neesham | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
Key Highlights & Match Analysis
Top Batting Performances
Hasan Nawaz (Pakistan) — 105 off 45 balls:* The star of the match, Hasan Nawaz played a sensational unbeaten innings that included 10 fours and 7 sixes. His strike rate of 233.33 was simply outstanding, and his century was the fastest by a Pakistani batsman in T20I cricket. He anchored the chase perfectly, taking the attack to the New Zealand bowlers from the very first over.
Mark Chapman (New Zealand) — 94 off 44 balls: Chapman was the backbone of New Zealand’s innings, smashing 11 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 213.63. His aggressive batting helped New Zealand recover from an early stumble and post a formidable total.
Salman Agha (Pakistan) — 51 off 31 balls:* The Pakistani captain played a perfect supporting role to Nawaz, finishing the match in style with an unbeaten half-century that included 6 boundaries and 2 maximums.
Top Bowling Performances
Haris Rauf (Pakistan) — 3/29 in 4 overs: Rauf was the pick of the Pakistani bowlers, claiming crucial wickets including the dangerous Tim Seifert and captain Michael Bracewell. His economy rate of 7.25 was excellent given the batting-friendly conditions at Eden Park.
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) — 2/36 in 4 overs: Shaheen struck early by removing Finn Allen in the first over and later dismissed the in-form Mark Chapman, breaking a dangerous partnership.
Turning Point of the Match
The turning point came when Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed Mark Chapman in the 13th over of New Zealand’s innings. Chapman was cruising on 94 and looked capable of taking his side past 220, but his departure triggered a collapse that saw New Zealand lose their last 5 wickets for just 63 runs.
Records & Milestones
- Hasan Nawaz recorded the fastest T20I century by a Pakistani player, reaching his hundred off just 44 balls.
- Pakistan’s chase of 205 in 16 overs is one of the fastest successful run-chases of 200+ totals in T20I history.
- The 100-run partnership between Hasan Nawaz and Salman Agha came off just 47 balls.
Head-to-Head Record
| Format | Matches | Pakistan Wins | New Zealand Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 50 | 24 | 23 | 3 |
FAQ Section
Q: Who won the Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match? A: Pakistan won the 3rd T20I against New Zealand by 9 wickets with 24 balls remaining at Eden Park, Auckland on March 21, 2025.
Q: Who was the Player of the Match in Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd T20I? A: Hasan Nawaz from Pakistan was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten century (105* off 45 balls).
Q: What was the match result of Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd T20I? A: New Zealand scored 204/10 in 19.5 overs. Pakistan chased down the target, scoring 207/1 in 16 overs, winning by 9 wickets.
Q: When and where was the Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd T20I played? A: The match was played on March 21, 2025, at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, as part of the Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024-25.
Q: What was the series score after the 3rd T20I? A: After the 3rd T20I, New Zealand led the 5-match T20I series 2-1.
Conclusion
The Pakistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team match scorecard from the 3rd T20I at Eden Park showcased some of the most exciting T20 cricket in recent memory. Hasan Nawaz’s masterful century and Pakistan’s record-breaking chase will be remembered as one of the highlights of the tour. Pakistan demonstrated their batting depth and ability to chase down massive totals under pressure. The two teams would later meet again in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights stage on February 21, 2026, in Colombo, though that match was unfortunately abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled.
