pakistan odi tri series, 2025

Shaheen Afridi to Michael Bracewell, out Caught by (sub)Saud Shakeel!! Michael Bracewell departs after playing a cameo. Third wicket of the match for Afridi as he has his arms wide open. Short ball around off, Michael Bracewell goes the aerial route opnce again, attempts a pull and the ball comes off the cue end. Taken by the fielder at long-on running to his left.. Michael Bracewell c (sub)Saud Shakeel b Shaheen Afridi 31(23) [4s-1 6s-3]

Abrar Ahmed to Mitchell, out Caught by Khushdil!! Abrar gets the big fish! Was a full toss on leg and Mitchell was down the track to play it. Flicks it straight to mid-wicket where it has been taken and the partnership has been broken. Mitchell looks frustrated as he makes his way back to the pavilion. Second wicket of the innings for Abrar Ahmed.. Mitchell c Khushdil b Abrar Ahmed 81(84) [4s-2 6s-4]

Haris Rauf to Latham, out Caught by Kamran Ghulam!! Rauf removes Latham for a duck! On a length around middle and leg, Latham looks to flick it away, but ends up getting a leading edge towards mid-wicket. Caught by the fielder inside the ring and the Kiwis have lost their fourth wicket. Chants of 'Haris, Haris,' all around the stadium. Wickets in successive overs for Pakistan. Latham c Kamran Ghulam b Haris Rauf 0(3)

Shaheen Afridi to Williamson, out Caught by Rizwan!! Shaheen Afridi breaks the partnership! He was brought back into the attack by his captain just a couple of overs ago and the lanky pacer has delivered. Back of a length delivery outside off, the ball straightens of the deck and Williamson gets an outside edge that has been taken by Rizwan. Williamson walks back after playing a useful knock, but he could have done better had he scored these runs at a higher strike-rate. Williamson c Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi 58(89) [4s-7]

Abrar Ahmed to Ravindra, out Caught&Bowled!! Abrar Ahmed strikes back on the next ball! He has the last laugh. This was pitched up by the bowler and the batsman smashes it right back. A good low catch in his followthrough and they have lost their second wicket. Both the openers are gone. The Pakistani spectators are absolutely loving this.. Ravindra c and b Abrar Ahmed 25(19) [4s-5]

Shaheen Afridi to Will Young, out Caught by Rizwan!! Edged and taken! On a length and outside off, Will Young feels for it with soft hands, a feeble poke and the outside edge flies to the right of Rizwan. He takes a sharp catch to his right and NZ have lost their opener in the first over itself. Afridi is delighted and so are the Pakistani supporters in the stands. Will Young c Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi 4(4) [4s-1]

Matt Henry to Naseem Shah, out Caught by Latham!! That's it! Haris Rauf won't come out to bat due to a side strain. A short delivery outside off rising on Naseem Shah. He hops and can't ride the bounce and guides it straight to the keeper who accepts it gleefully. Customary handshakes all around. Naseem Shah c Latham b Matt Henry 13(23)

Matt Henry to Shaheen Afridi, out Caught by (sub)Nathan Smith at deep backward square leg!! Another one bites the dust! A slower full length ball on leg-stump, Shaheen Afridi swings hard at it and ends up dragging the heave towards deep backward square leg. The fielder reverse cups it near the fence. Shaheen Afridi c (sub)Nathan Smith b Matt Henry 10(16) [4s-1]

Michael Bracewell to Salman Agha, out Caught by Mitchell!! Salman Agha holes out! Salman Agha comes down the track to the tossed up ball outside off but is not quite to the pitch of it. Goes through with his lofted stroke but doesn't get hold of it properly. Mitchell at long-on is safe as houses. Salman Agha c Mitchell b Michael Bracewell 40(51) [4s-2 6s-1]

Santner to Khushdil, out Stumped!! A good piece of bowling from Santner to get rid of Khushdil! He spots Khushdil charging down the track and bowls it slow through the air. He shortens his length as well and bowls it well away from his reach. The southpaw swings hard at it but gets beaten. Latham has ample time to take the bails off to catch Khushdil short. Pakistan slip further. Khushdil st Latham b Santner 15(18) [4s-1]

Matt Henry to Tayyab Tahir, out Caught by Michael Bracewell!! That's a terrific catch from Bracewell! He looks nonchalant after grabbing that catch. A shortish delivery well outside off, Tayyab Tahir has to fetch it from there and manages to pull it powerfully. Bracewell at short mid-wicket is sharp as a hawk as he dives full length to his right and takes an outstanding one-handed catch just inches above the ground. That was traveling but he made it look simple. Tayyab Tahir c Michael Bracewell b Matt Henry 30(29) [4s-4]

Phillips to Fakhar Zaman, out Lbw!! Fakhar Zaman has been trapped in front but he takes a review just before the timer runs out. To be honest, that looks plumb. This once came in with the arm from round the wicket. Fakhar was caught in the crease as he looked to block but got beaten on the inside edge to get struck on the back leg. UltraEdge shows a flat line. Over to ball-tracking and it reveals three reds. It would have crashed into the middle of middle. Fakhar Zaman walks off dejectedly and with that, Pakistan's hopes are also fading away. Fakhar Zaman lbw b Phillips 84(69) [4s-7 6s-4]

Santner to Rizwan, out Lbw!! Rizwan has been trapped in front but he opts to review it! Did it pitch outside leg though? This one drifted towards the leg-stump and turned in ever so slightly. Rizwan camped back and tried to work it across but missed to get hit on the back leg. UltraEdge comes into play and shows daylight between bat and ball. Over to ball-tracking and it returns three reds. It would have crashed into the leg-stump. Good decision from umpire Michael Gough. Pakistan lose a review. Rizwan lbw b Santner 3(11)

Santner to Kamran Ghulam, out Caught by Will Young!! The pressure of dot balls gets the better of Kamran Ghulam! He was struggling to rotate strike and has fallen trying to attempt an expansive shot. Kamran Ghulam uses his feet but is not quite to the pitch of it. Looks to loft it downtown but doesn't get hold of it properly. Young at long-off runs in and accepts it gleefully. Kamran Ghulam c Will Young b Santner 18(32) [4s-1]

Michael Bracewell to Babar Azam, out Caught by Phillips!! Babar Azam departs cheaply! The ploy to bring in spin early has worked for NZ! Slow through the air and on a back of a length outside off, turning in, holds a bit on the surface as well. Babar Azam looks to tuck it squarer but ends up playing it towards short mid-wicket. Phillips dives to his right and takes a good catch. There's pin drop silence around the Gaddafi Stadium. Babar Azam c Phillips b Michael Bracewell 10(23) [4s-1]