The 2024–25 Pakistan Tri-Nation Cricket Series featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa, recently concluded in Pakistan. This One Day International (ODI) series served as a preparatory event for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, also set to be hosted in Pakistan.
Series Overview:
- Dates: February 8–14, 2025
- Venues: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, and National Bank Stadium, Karachi
Match Results:
February 8, 2025: Pakistan vs. New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Result: New Zealand won by 78 runs.
- Highlights: Fakhar Zaman's 84 runs off 69 balls for Pakistan; however, the team was bowled out for 252 in 47.5 overs, failing to chase New Zealand's total of 331.
February 10, 2025: New Zealand vs. South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Result: South Africa won by 6 wickets.
- Highlights: Matthew Breetzke's outstanding 150-run innings, including 11 fours and 5 sixes, leading South Africa to successfully chase the target.
February 12, 2025: Pakistan vs. South Africa at National Bank Stadium, Karachi
- Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets.
- Highlights: Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan's crucial partnership guided Pakistan to victory, securing their spot in the final.
February 14, 2025: Final at National Bank Stadium, Karachi
- Teams: Pakistan vs. New Zealand
- Result: Pakistan won the final, clinching the series title.
- Highlights: Shaheen Afridi's exceptional bowling performance and a solid batting display from Babar Azam contributed to Pakistan's triumph.
Key Performers:
Batting:
- Matthew Breetzke (South Africa): Leading run-scorer with 233 runs.
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand): Accumulated 225 runs.
- Salman Ali Agha (Pakistan): Scored 219 runs and was named Player of the Series.
Bowling:
- Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) and Will O'Rourke (New Zealand): Each took 6 wickets during the series.
This tri-nation series marked the first of its kind hosted by Pakistan since 2004 and provided valuable match practice for all teams ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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