New Zealand and Pakistan will face each other on February 21 in their first Super Eight clash of the T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams have qualified for this stage after finishing with three wins from the four matches they played in the group phase. The contest carries added significance as the two sides look to build momentum early in the Super Eight round.
In the previous edition of the T20 World Cup in 2024, both New Zealand and Pakistan were knocked out in the group stage itself, making this encounter a step forward for each team and a chance to push deeper into the tournament this time around.
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head
New Zealand and Pakistan have faced each other 49 times in T20 internationals. Pakistan hold a slight edge in the head-to-head record with 24 wins, while New Zealand have won 23 matches, and two games ended with no result.
One of the most high-profile clashes between the two sides came in the semi-final of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Batting first, New Zealand put up a competitive total of 152. However, Pakistan made light work of the chase as openers Mohammad Rizwan and then captain Babar Azam stitched a commanding partnership. Their unbeaten opening stand ensured Pakistan chased the target comfortably and booked a place in the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup.
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head in Men’s T20Is
| Matches | New Zealand Won | Pakistan Won | Tie | No Result |
| 49 | 23 | 24 | 00 | 2 |
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head in Men’s T20 World Cups
| Matches | New Zealand Won | Pakistan Won | Tie | No Result |
| 07 | 02 | 05 | 00 | 00 |
All-Time Top Performers
Babar Azam has been a standout performer in Pakistan’s T20I contests against New Zealand over the years. Between 2018 and 2024, he amassed 880 runs in 26 matches, remaining unbeaten three times. His tally includes the highest score of 101 not out, while his consistency is reflected in an impressive average of 41.90 and a strike rate of 131.93. The right hander has registered one century and eight half centuries against the Black Caps. One of his most significant contributions came in the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal, where he scored a crucial 53 off 42 balls IN Pakistan’s successful chase to secure their place in the final.
On the bowling side, Shaheen Shah Afridi has regularly made life uncomfortable for New Zealand’s batters in T20 internationals. Since 2018, he has featured in 25 matches against the Black Caps and picked up 35 wickets, often providing early breakthroughs with the new ball. His best spell of 4 for 30 shows what he can do when he gets rhythm, while an average of 21.28 reflects how difficult he has been to line up. Even at a brisk economy of 8.44, Shaheen’s ability to strike every few overs and change the course of a game has made him a key weapon for Pakistan in this rivalry.
New Zealand vs Pakistan in Most Recent Match
In their most recent meeting in Wellington, New Zealand produced a dominant all-round display to outclass Pakistan. The hosts bowled Pakistan out for 128 for 9, with Jimmy Neesham starring with a five-wicket haul that ripped through the middle order. The chase was a one-sided affair as New Zealand hunted down the target comfortably inside 10 overs without losing a wicket. Tim Seifert led the charge with a blistering 97 off just 38 balls, sealing a comprehensive victory.
New Zealand vs Pakistan in All Matches
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