The upcoming Pakistan vs New Zealand 2025 series is set to be a thrilling contest between two competitive cricketing nations. This highly anticipated series includes both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals (T20Is), featuring top international cricketers. Fans from both countries and around the world are eager to witness exciting matches as these teams battle for supremacy.
The series will take place across multiple venues in New Zealand, ensuring a wide fanbase engagement. The matches will be held in premier stadiums, including:
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Eden Park, Auckland
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
University Oval, Dunedin
Wellington Regional Stadium
The series will consist of three ODIs and five T20Is, giving both teams ample opportunities to prepare for upcoming international tournaments, including the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the T20 World Cup 2026.
Both teams have announced strong squads, with a blend of experienced players and emerging talents. Below are the complete squads for both sides:
Pakistan Squad
ODI Squad:
Mohammad Rizwan (Captain)
Babar Azam
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Fakhar Zaman
Imam-ul-Haq
Haris Rauf
Shadab Khan
Naseem Shah
Salman Ali Agha
Abrar Ahmed
Faheem Ashraf
Sufiyan Muqeem
Irfan Khan Niazi
Abdullah Shafique
Tayyab Tahir
Mohammad Wasim Jr.
T20I Squad:
Salman Ali Agha (Captain)
Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain)
Abbas Afridi
Mohammad Haris
Usman Khan
Hassan Nawaz
Khushdil Shah
Mohammad Ali
Jahandad Khan
Haris Rauf
Irfan Khan Niazi
Abdul Samad
Omair Yousuf
Sufiyan Muqeem
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand Squad
ODI & T20I Squad:
Kane Williamson (Captain)
Devon Conway
Tom Latham
Glenn Phillips
Finn Allen
Daryl Mitchell
Mitchell Santner
James Neesham
Rachin Ravindra
Ish Sodhi
Trent Boult
Tim Southee
Lockie Ferguson
Matt Henry
Will Young
Michael Bracewell
Babar Azam (Pakistan): A batting maestro who will be a key player in both formats.
Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan): Pakistan’s pace spearhead, known for early breakthroughs.
Kane Williamson (New Zealand): A world-class batsman and experienced leader.
Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand): A promising young all-rounder with a bright future.
Glenn Phillips (New Zealand): A destructive T20 batsman with game-changing abilities.
Shadab Khan (Pakistan): An all-rounder who can turn the game with both bat and ball.
The series will be broadcasted live across multiple platforms, ensuring global access for cricket fans.
Broadcasters by Region:
Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
India: Sony Sports Network
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket
Australia: Fox Sports
USA & Canada: Willow TV
Middle East & North Africa: Etisalat, StarzPlay
Additionally, live streaming will be available on digital platforms like YouTube, Daraz Live, and Tapmad TV, depending on regional access.
This series holds immense importance as both teams prepare for upcoming international tournaments. Pakistan will be keen to adapt to New Zealand’s pace-friendly conditions, while New Zealand will look to dominate at home. The matches are expected to be highly competitive, with both teams boasting powerful batting lineups and formidable bowling attacks.