New Zealand National Cricket Team

Statistical highlights from a bat-dominated day at Eden Park where Pakistan pulled off a chase of 205 rather easily against New Zealand

Having lost the first two games of the series, Pakistan staged a stunning comeback by chasing down 205 with four overs to spare

With a comfortable five-wicket win in Dunedin, New Zealand took a 2-nil lead in the five-match series

The likes of Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, James Neesham and Ish Sodhi are all back in the mix, with several players unavailable due to their IPL commitments

The New Zealand skipper admitted that the team has lost a fair few ICC finals in recent years, but he is proud of how his team stuck it out and fought yet again in the 2025 Champions Trophy