Final result
New Zealand Cricket won by 84 runs
Player of the match: MJ Hay
Result · One-Day Internationals
New Zealand Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 228Chase success · 53%POTM · MJ Hay
Match preview & overview
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 84 runs at Hamilton to complete series sweep
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 84 runs in the fifth ODI of their 2025 series at Seddon Park, Hamilton on 2 April 2025. Batting first after Pakistan won the toss and chose to field, New Zealand posted 292/8 from 50 overs, a total 64 runs above the ground's average first-innings score of 228. Pakistan's chase never got going. Three wickets fell in the powerplay for just 28 runs, and although the middle overs produced a more competitive 174 runs across 7 wickets, the asking rate had long since moved out of reach. Pakistan were bowled out for 208, and New Zealand completed a series in which they won four of the five matches played. MJ Hay took the Player of the Match award.
The series result continues a pattern that has developed throughout 2025. New Zealand have beaten Pakistan by 43 runs, 73 runs, 8 wickets, and 115 runs in earlier meetings this year, with Pakistan's only response coming at Eden Park, where they won by 9 wickets. The 84-run margin at Seddon Park sits comfortably within that range and reflects New Zealand's consistent advantage across all formats of this matchup.
Over 117 ODI meetings, New Zealand lead the head-to-head 63 wins to 45, with 9 no results. The 2025 series has reinforced that statistical edge, with New Zealand's batting and bowling both performing above what Pakistan have been able to match.
Pitch report & venue insights
Seddon Park, Hamilton — 88-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2006–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
88
T20 matches hosted
228
Avg 1st-innings score
212
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
41
Avg powerplay runs
63%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
NZ post above-par 292/8 on a 228-average ground
New Zealand's 292/8 at Seddon Park came in well above the venue's average first-innings score of 228 across 88 matches. The powerplay yielded 72 runs for 2 wickets, setting a platform the middle overs then built on with 138 more runs. It was a total Pakistan were unlikely to chase at a ground where the average second-innings score sits at 212.
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Pakistan's powerplay collapse sealed the chase early
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New Zealand's dominant 2025 series record over Pakistan
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Toss field-first strategy backfired for Pakistan
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Player of the Match MJ Hay caps a strong individual display
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Pakistan's powerplay batting record in this series has been poor, which may make top-order dismissal markets more relevant than outright result lines in future fixtures.
- New Zealand posting above-average first-innings totals at Seddon Park (292 vs a 228 average) suggests batter-friendly conditions that could make top-scorer markets worth closer attention.
- The venue's 52% chase success rate means toss outcomes retain some relevance, though Pakistan's election to field here worked against them despite historical precedent favouring that call.
- With New Zealand winning four of five ODIs against Pakistan in 2025 and three of those by 73 runs or more, outright result markets in any remaining fixtures in this series may lean heavily toward the hosts.
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Frequently asked
Questions about New Zealand Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
What was the result of the New Zealand vs Pakistan ODI at Hamilton on 2 April 2025?
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 84 runs at Seddon Park, Hamilton. New Zealand posted 292/8 from their 50 overs and Pakistan were bowled out for 208 in reply. MJ Hay was named Player of the Match.
Who won the toss in the New Zealand vs Pakistan ODI at Seddon Park?
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. New Zealand took full advantage by posting 292/8, well above the venue's average first-innings score of 228 across 88 ODIs at the ground.
What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and Pakistan in ODIs?
New Zealand lead Pakistan 63 wins to 45 in 117 ODI meetings, with 9 matches producing no result. In 2025 alone, New Zealand have won four of five ODIs against Pakistan, with the margins ranging from 43 runs to 115 runs.
Where can I watch New Zealand vs Pakistan ODIs in the UK?
New Zealand international cricket is typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for specific fixture listings and start times.
How did Pakistan's chase go at Seddon Park?
Pakistan's chase fell apart in the powerplay, where they lost 3 wickets for just 28 runs. The venue's average powerplay return is 35 runs, so they fell below that benchmark whilst losing half their top order. They were eventually bowled out for 208, 85 runs short of their target.
Who is MJ Hay and why did he win Player of the Match?
MJ Hay is a New Zealand batter who was named Player of the Match for his contribution to New Zealand's 292/8 at Seddon Park. His innings was the standout individual performance in a match where New Zealand outplayed Pakistan across all three phases of the game.
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