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Lahore Qalandars' Sam Billings started laughing as he heard the Pakistani reporter's question to compare the PSL with the IPL.

Sam Billings contributed with a cameo in Lahore Qalandars' win.

Billings has played for CSK, KKR and Delhi Capitals in the IPL.

Billings said that every league in the world is behind the IPL. 

Sam Billings

'You want me to say something silly? every other competition is just behind...': Sam Billings' reply to Pakistani reporter's IPL vs PSL comparison question

IPL 2025, PBKS vs KKR: Ajinkya Rahane took the blame for Kolkata Knight Riders' historic loss to Punjab Kings. Rahane said that he did not get a definitive answer from Angkrish Raghuvanshi to opt for DRS.

Ajinkya Rahane departed in the 8th over.

Rahane was dismissed lbw by Yuzvendra Chahal.

Had Rahane reviewed the decision, it would have been overturned.

Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi

'The communication wasn't that clear': Ajinkya Rahane blames Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 'maybe' call for not taking DRS to escape lbw

IPL 2025, PBKS vs KKR: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer wanted Yuzvendra Chahal to hold the nerves and attack Kolkata Knight Riders batters, forcing them to make mistakes.

Yuzvendra Chahal claimed 4 wickets for 12 runs in first 3 overs.

Chahal dismissed Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh off consecutive deliveries.

Shreyas Iyer wants Punjab Kings to stay humble after the historic win. 

Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal

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IPL 2025, PBKS vs KKR: The real Yuzvendra Chahal showed up for Punjab Kings and proved that he was not wrong to say that he deserved the Rs 18 crore price tag in the mega auction.

Yuzvendra Chahal took 4 wickets in his first 3 overs.

Chahal sustained a shoulder injury in the previous game.

Chahal won the 'Player of the match'.

Ricky Ponting, Yuzvendra Chahal

'I grabbed him out of the warm-up and looked him in the eye and said...': Ricky Ponting reveals Yuzvendra Chahal had a fitness test before magical spell vs KKR

Punjab Kings moved into the top four. Additionally, it was the lowest total ever defended in the Indian Premier League's history. 

Glenn Maxwell of Punjab Kings celebrates the wicket of Venkatesh Iyer

IPL 2025 updated points table: PBKS make big jump to enter top four after historic win over KKR - check latest standings

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Match Stats

1st ODI, McLean Park, Napier

Match Details

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025

Sat 29 March, 03:30:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to field

McLean Park, Napier

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Apr 05

NZ
264/8 (42.0 ov)

PAK
221 (40.0 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 43 runs

Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Apr 02

NZ
292/8 (50.0 ov)

PAK
208 (41.2 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 84 runs

Pakistan in New Zealand, 5 T20I Series, 2025 On Mar 26

NZ
131/2 (10.0 ov)

PAK
128/9 (20.0 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 8 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Chris Brown (NZ), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Michael Gough (ENG)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)

New Zealand vs Pakistan Match Stats

1st ODI, McLean Park, Napier

Match Details

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025

Sat 29 March, 03:30:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to field

McLean Park, Napier

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Apr 05

NZ264/8 (42.0 ov)

PAK221 (40.0 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 43 runs

Pakistan in New Zealand, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Apr 02

NZ292/8 (50.0 ov)

PAK208 (41.2 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 84 runs

Pakistan in New Zealand, 5 T20I Series, 2025 On Mar 26

NZ131/2 (10.0 ov)

PAK128/9 (20.0 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 8 wickets

Umpires

UmpireChris Brown (NZ), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Michael Gough (ENG)

RefereeJeff Crowe (NZ)

NZ
264/8 (42.0 ov)

PAK
221 (40.0 ov)

NZ
292/8 (50.0 ov)

PAK
208 (41.2 ov)

NZ
131/2 (10.0 ov)

PAK
128/9 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Chris Brown (NZ), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Michael Gough (ENG)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)