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Pakistan win 500th ODI, enter a special list of cricketing nations

<p>It was a big day for Pakistan cricket and their veteran openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq, whose 124-run partnership for the first wicket off just 128 balls helped the Men in Green secure an important victory over New Zealand in the first ODI in Rawalpindi on Thursday, April 29.

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PAK vs NZ: Fakhar Zaman ton, Imam-ul-Haq 50 negates Daryl Mitchell's century as Pakistan claw to 500th ODI victory after 103 days

<p>New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell created history at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the first ODI of five-ODI series against Pakistan.

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Daryl Mitchell creates history in Rawalpindi, breaks former New Zealand opener's 21-year-old ODI record

<p>New Zealand's ODI captain Kane Williamson is all but out of ODI World Cup which will be played later this year in India.

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Injured Kane Williamson to travel to India for ODI World Cup? New Zealand coach gives massive update

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IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 16 or 17. 

The first game since resumption will be played between LSG and RCB.

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The venue for the IPL 2025 final is set to be changed. 

The IPL 2025 final will be played on either May 30 or June 1.

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Ahead of India's WTC 2025 campaign opener in England, the squad for the shadow tour of India 'A' is set to feature several senior players.

Shardul Thakur is expected to make a comeback to the Test squad.

The India 'A' tour of England will begin on May 30.

If Virat Kohli retires, Shreyas Iyer can be back in scheme of things for Tests. 

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Rajat Patidar may warm the benches even when the IPL 2025 resumes next week as he was advised to refrain from training for 10 days on May 3.

Rajat Patidar suffered a finger injury during clash against CSK.

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The Denver Nuggets will lock horns against Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday, May 11th at the Ball Arena. 

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Stats

1st ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Pakistan win 500th ODI, enter a special list of cricketing nations

Match Details

New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2023

Thu 27 April, 16:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to field

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

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
Ahsan Raza (PAK), Aleem Dar (PAK) and Rashid Riaz (PAK)

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)

News updates

Pakistan win 500th ODI, enter a special list of cricketing nations

PAK vs NZ: Fakhar Zaman ton, Imam-ul-Haq 50 negates Daryl Mitchell's century as Pakistan claw to 500th ODI victory after 103 days

Daryl Mitchell creates history in Rawalpindi, breaks former New Zealand opener's 21-year-old ODI record

Injured Kane Williamson to travel to India for ODI World Cup? New Zealand coach gives massive update

Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Stats

1st ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Pakistan win 500th ODI, enter a special list of cricketing nations

Match Details

New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2023

Thu 27 April, 16:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to field

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

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

UmpireAhsan Raza (PAK), Aleem Dar (PAK) and Rashid Riaz (PAK)

RefereeChris Broad (ENG)

News updates

Pakistan win 500th ODI, enter a special list of cricketing nations

PAK vs NZ: Fakhar Zaman ton, Imam-ul-Haq 50 negates Daryl Mitchell's century as Pakistan claw to 500th ODI victory after 103 days

Daryl Mitchell creates history in Rawalpindi, breaks former New Zealand opener's 21-year-old ODI record

Injured Kane Williamson to travel to India for ODI World Cup? New Zealand coach gives massive update

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
Ahsan Raza (PAK), Aleem Dar (PAK) and Rashid Riaz (PAK)

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)