New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2022-23

Pakistan vs New Zealand: Glenn Phillips' pyrotechnics propels Black Caps to landmark series win in subcontinent

On the back of a terrific knock from Glenn Phillips, New Zealand registered a thrilling two-wicket win against Pakistan in the third and final ODI at the National Stadium in Karachi on January 13 (Friday).

PAK vs NZ: Conway, Williamson-inspired New Zealand bounce back to beat Pakistan in 2nd ODI, series locked at 1-1

Devon Conway paired up with skipper Kane Williamson to help New Zealand bounce back from opening defeat and jolt Pakistan by 79 runs in the second ODI in Karachi on Wednesday (January 11). While Conway hammered a scintillating 101 off 92, captain Kane notched up 85 off 100 to help Kiwi post a total of 261. In reply, Pakistan got off to a shaky start and could only post 182 before going down to the hosts which left the series locked at 1-1 with a match to spare.

'There is an attempt to weaken skipper Babar Azam's position': Legendary Pakistan cricketer

After the Test series debacle against England at home, the chorus for Babar Azam to step down as Pakistan skipper rose. Post that Pakistan managed to draw the two-match Test series against New Zealand and are off to a winning start in the three-match ODI series which kicked off on January 9 (Monday).  

Meanwhile, former Pakistan skipper and ex-coach Misbah-Ul-Haq made a huge claim by saying that some people in Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are trying to weaken team's skipper Babar Azam's position. He went on to say that this will have an adverse impact on the team's dressing room.

PAK vs NZ: Dazzling duo of Naseem Shah and Rizwan power Pakistan to six-wicket victory over New Zealand in 1st ODI

Naseem Shah's fantastic fifer and Mohammad Rizwan's handsome fifty powered Pakistan to an emphatic six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series in Karachi on Monday (January 9).

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

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Bold declaration works in Pakistan's favour as they hold New Zealand to draw on final day

Pakistan were aided by poor visibility on Day 5 of their first Test match against New Zealand as the first Test between the two sides ended in a stalemate but in an exciting fashion.

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: After Babar Azam show, opening pair stabilise New Zealand's batting

New Zealand's opening pair of Devon Conway and Tom Latham responded with a solid 165-0 in the first Test against Pakistan on Tuesday, December 27, after Agha Salman scored his first Test century to help Pakistan to a competitive 438.

PAK vs NZ: Babar goes past Kohli for the first time to bag this milestone after sensational century in Karachi

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam roared with the bat on Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand in Karachi on Monday (December 26). After having a fair share of struggle with the bat, Babar finally got his mojo back with his ninth ton in the longest format of the game. Riding on his unbeaten 161 off 277, Babar paired with Sarfaraz Ahmed (86 off 153) to rescue Pakistan from a precarious 110/4 to 317/5 at the close of Day 1.

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Despite crucial fightback Sarfaraz Ahmed 'disappointed' after heroics for Pakistan on Day 1

Sarfaraz Ahmed's return to Test cricket after nearly four years ended with an impressive 86 as Pakistan overcame a top-order collapse to reach 317-5 against New Zealand in the first Test in Karachi on Monday, December 26.

PAK vs NZ, 1st Test: Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Ahmed put Pakistan in controlling position on Day 1

Babar Azam hit his ninth Test ton while Sarfaraz Ahmed's return to Test cricket after nearly four years ended with an impressive 86 as Pakistan overcame a top-order collapse to reach 317-5 against New Zealand in the first Test in Karachi on Monday, December 26.

Who is Pakistan's captain? Confusion reigns vs New Zealand