Pakistan vs New Zealand CC25 Match 13

In a breathtaking contest between Pakistan and New Zealand in the CC25 Match 12 on October 28, 2025, New Zealand triumphed by three wickets with just 0.1 overs remaining. Batting first, Pakistan posted a formidable total of 150 for 6 in 10 overs. Saud Shakeel was outstanding, smashing 64 off just 22 balls at a blistering strike rate of 290.91, while Mohammad Nawaz’s unbeaten 22 off 4 balls and Saim Ayub’s quick 28 off 15 gave Pakistan a strong finish. Ish Sodhi starred with the ball for New Zealand, picking up 3 wickets for 30 runs, while Neesham and Santner chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.

Chasing 151, New Zealand’s innings was a rollercoaster as wickets fell regularly but aggressive cameos kept them alive. Mark Chapman’s fiery 36 off 9 balls and James Neesham’s explosive 47 off 13 deliveries gave New Zealand the momentum. However, the game hung in the balance as they entered the final over needing seven runs to win, bowled by Muhammad Abbas. The tension soared when Santner cracked a boundary on the first ball and took a single on the next. Abbas then delivered a wide before dismissing Ferguson, bringing the drama to its peak. The forth delivery was a dot ball, leaving one run required off the two balls. Under immense pressure, Ish Sodhi held his nerve and nudged the last delivery for a single, guiding New Zealand to a thrilling last-ball victory.

Ish Sodhi was named Man of the Match for his superb all-round display, taking 3 for 30 and calmly steering his team home in the final moments. The match was a perfect display of high-intensity cricket, filled with explosive batting, tight bowling, and a dramatic finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.