Pakistan

New Zealand

Cricket

New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2022-23

<p>Pakistan evaded a series defeat against New Zealand after Sarfaraz Khan registered a record-breaking century at Karachi Stadium on Day 5 of the second Test to ensure a thrilling draw.

20230107T034316837Z106455.jpg

'Test captaincy will be snatched from you soon?' Babar Azam stunned as Pakistan's dismal Test record at home continues

<p>Who knew the out of favour Sarfaraz Ahmed will not only make a comeback to Pakistan fold after three years but also smash a century and save the Babar Azam's brigade from blushes in the second Test against New Zealand in Karachi on Friday (January 6).

20230106T172706295Z938451.jpg

‘Till the time Babar is skipper..’: Karachi Test hero Sarfaraz Ahmed after being asked to take up Pakistan's captaincy again

<p>The unpredictable Pakistan was on display at Karachi Stadium in a thrilling draw on Day 5 which witnessed a record-breaking century from former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed.

20230106T132557480Z333554.jpg

PAK vs NZ: Sarfaraz Ahmed’s record-breaking 118 saves Pakistan from big defeat as Karachi Test ends in a thrilling draw

<p>Out-of-favour term was used whenever Sarfaraz Ahmed’s name was mentioned in Pakistan cricket.

20230106T122026406Z991324.jpg

Watch: Sarfaraz Ahmed ends 8-year-long century drought in Tests, gets emotional during wild celebration

UAE vs OMAN, SL vs HKG

IND vs PAK 

T20 Asia Cup 2025

Dynamic Banner

Duleep Trophy, 2025

Asia Cup, 2025

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, 2025

Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

Australia Women tour of India, 2025

West Indies tour of India, 2025

India tour of Australia, 2025

South Africa tour of India, 2025

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

Afghanistan and Pakistan tour of UAE, 2025

South Africa tour of England, 2025

Netherlands tour of Bangladesh, 2025

ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier, 2025

ICC Women's World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2025

England tour of Ireland, 2025

South Africa Women tour of Pakistan, 2025

Namibia tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

Featured League

Insights

Editor's Choice

Asia Cup 2025

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: R Ashwin feels Pakistan were poor in their tactical approach and their batters lacked the application and feet movement to counter Indian bowlers.

R Ashwin feels no Pakistan batter has class other than Saim Ayub.

Ashwin slammed Mohammad Haris for his shot selection against Jasprit Bumrah.

Ashwin is in awe of Abhishek Sharma's plan to take down Shaheen Afridi. 

R Ashwin, Mohammad Haris

'You can't play such a shot against Bumrah; this isn't the Oman team': R Ashwin brutally trolls Mohammad Haris and Pakistan batters after loss to India

India captain Suryakumar Yadav is likely to come out unscathed after refusing customary handshake with Pakistan players and statement expressing solidarity with Pahalgam terror attack victims. 

Suryakumar Yadav expressed solidarity with Pahalgam terror attack victims.

Suryakumar thanked the Indian Army for Operation Sindoor.

Suryakumar is unlikely to face any sanctions for his statement and actions. 

Suryakumar Yadav, Salman Agha

Will Suryakumar Yadav be sanctioned for Pahalgam statement and refusing customary handshake? Big update clarifies

IND vs PAK, T20 Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek Sharma got India off to a fiery start in the run chase as he smashed Shaheen Afridi for two fours and as many sixes.

Abhishek Sharma hit Shaheen Afridi for a four and a six off first 2 balls of run chase.

Abhishek scored 31 runs from just 13 balls before departing in 4th over.

Abhishek has the second-highest strike rate in T20 Asia Cup 2025. 

Abhishek Sharma, Virat Kohli

Abhishek Sharma breaks Virat Kohli's T20I powerplay record against Pakistan with impactful cameo in run chase

India head coach Gautam Gambhir wants honesty not just in the Indian dressing room but in the commentary box and the studio as well.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir was impressed with Team India's thumping win over Pakistan.

Gambhir said that as coach he has his good days and bad days.

Gambhir wants honesty in the dressing room, commentary box and studio. 

Suryakumar Yadav, Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir wants 'honesty in commentary box and studio', says 'you don't compare oranges with apples' as he reflects on coaching stint with Team India

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan manager alleged that match referee Andy Pycroft told Salman Agha not to shake Suryakumar Yadav's hands at the coin toss.

Salman Agha did not turn up for the post-match presentation.

Pakistan manager registered a format protest against match referee Andy Pycroft.

Pakistan manager alleged that Pycroft asked Salman Agha to not shake Suryakumar Yadav's hands at coin toss.

Salman Agha, Suryakumar Yadav

Miffed by India's handshake snub, Pakistan manager registers formal protest against match referee for this reason at coin toss

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan batters faced too many dot balls and lost wickets at regular intervals, leading to a below par total on the baord.

Sunil Gavaskar was disappointed with Pakistan team's performance.

Gavaskar recalled when Pakistan batters used to make him watch the match as a teenager.

Pakistan lost to India for the third time in T20 Asia Cup 2025 history. 

Salman Agha, Sunil Gavaskar

'It looked more like a Popatwadi team': Sunil Gavaskar trolls Pakistan team after lacklustre display against India

Duleep Trophy 2025 final: Yash Rathod was named 'Player of the match' for his 198-run knock whereas spin-bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain was named 'Player of the series'.

Yash Rathod starred with a 198-run knock in Central Zone's first innings.

This is Rajat Patidar's second trophy as captain this year.

Patidar scored a blazing century in the first innings. 

Rajat Patidar

Named captain after Dhruv Jurel's exit, RCB's Rajat Patidar leads Central Zone to Duleep Trophy title win after nearly 11 years

Top Headlines

Pakistan vs New Zealand Full Scorecard

PAK vs NZ, 2nd Test, National Stadium, Karachi, 02 January 2023 - Info

'Test captaincy will be snatched from you soon?' Babar Azam stunned as Pakistan's dismal Test record at home continues

Match Details

New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022/23

Mon 2 January, 10:30:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to bat

National Stadium, Karachi

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, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Mar 29

NZ
344/9 (50.0 ov)

PAK
271 (44.1 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 73 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Aleem Dar (PAK), Alex Wharf (ENG) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)

News updates

'Test captaincy will be snatched from you soon?' Babar Azam stunned as Pakistan's dismal Test record at home continues

‘Till the time Babar is skipper..’: Karachi Test hero Sarfaraz Ahmed after being asked to take up Pakistan's captaincy again

PAK vs NZ: Sarfaraz Ahmed’s record-breaking 118 saves Pakistan from big defeat as Karachi Test ends in a thrilling draw

Watch: Sarfaraz Ahmed ends 8-year-long century drought in Tests, gets emotional during wild celebration

Pakistan vs New Zealand Full Scorecard

PAK vs NZ, 2nd Test, National Stadium, Karachi, 02 January 2023 - Info

'Test captaincy will be snatched from you soon?' Babar Azam stunned as Pakistan's dismal Test record at home continues

Match Details

New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2022/23

Mon 2 January, 10:30:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to bat

National Stadium, Karachi

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, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Mar 29

NZ344/9 (50.0 ov)

PAK271 (44.1 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 73 runs

Umpires

UmpireAleem Dar (PAK), Alex Wharf (ENG) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

RefereeDavid Boon (AUS)

News updates

'Test captaincy will be snatched from you soon?' Babar Azam stunned as Pakistan's dismal Test record at home continues

‘Till the time Babar is skipper..’: Karachi Test hero Sarfaraz Ahmed after being asked to take up Pakistan's captaincy again

PAK vs NZ: Sarfaraz Ahmed’s record-breaking 118 saves Pakistan from big defeat as Karachi Test ends in a thrilling draw

Watch: Sarfaraz Ahmed ends 8-year-long century drought in Tests, gets emotional during wild celebration

NZ
264/8 (42.0 ov)

PAK
221 (40.0 ov)

NZ
292/8 (50.0 ov)

PAK
208 (41.2 ov)

NZ
344/9 (50.0 ov)

PAK
271 (44.1 ov)

Umpire
Aleem Dar (PAK), Alex Wharf (ENG) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)