How do Pakistan and New Zealand Stack Up in T20 World Cup History?
Synopsis
As the Pakistan Cricket Team prepares to face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s, discover the fascinating head-to-head records and the performance of both teams in their last five matches. Who will come out on top? Find out here!
Key Takeaways
Pakistan leads T20I series against New Zealand with 24 wins .
Dominance in World Cup matches: Pakistan has won 5 out of 7 encounters.
Recent performance trends favor both teams.
Exciting match-up expected in the Super 8s.
Both teams boast strong squads with key players.
Colombo, Feb 20 (NationPress) The Pakistan Cricket Team is set to challenge New Zealand in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s stage, taking place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo this Sunday. Both teams find themselves in Group B, alongside the two-time champions England and co-hosts Sri Lanka in this exciting phase of the tournament.
This match marks the 50th encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand in T20 internationals. The competition in this format is fierce, with Pakistan leading slightly with 24 victories out of 49 matches played, while New Zealand has claimed 23 wins, and 2 matches have resulted in a tie.
In terms of T20 World Cup history, Pakistan holds a notable advantage. The two sides have clashed seven times in World Cup matches, with Pakistan triumphing in five of those encounters, whereas the Black Caps managed to secure victory in two.
The last T20 match between the two teams occurred in March of last year, when New Zealand hosted the 2009 T20 World Cup champions for a three-match series, which concluded with the home side winning 2-1.
Head-to-head record between Pakistan and New Zealand in T20Is:
Total Matches Played: 49
Pakistan Won: 24
New Zealand Won: 23
No Result: 2
Performance of both teams in their last 5 matches:
Pakistan: W, W, W, L, W
New Zealand: L, W, W, L, W
Squads:
Pakistan: Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi.
Point of View
It is essential to highlight the competitive spirit of sports. This T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and New Zealand not only reflects individual talent but also the rich cricketing history that binds both nations. Regardless of the outcome, cricket remains a celebration of unity and sportsmanship.
NationPress
21 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and New Zealand in T20Is?
As of now, Pakistan has won 24 out of 49 T20I matches against New Zealand, while the Black Caps have secured 23 victories.
Who won their last T20I match?
In their last encounter in March last year, New Zealand won the series against Pakistan 2-1 .
How many times have Pakistan and New Zealand faced each other in the T20 World Cup?
Pakistan and New Zealand have faced each other seven times in T20 World Cup matches, with Pakistan winning five of those matches.
