How the 2025 New Zealand vs Pakistan Series Exposed a Massive Power Shift

The numbers are shocking. The chart of New Zealand’s national cricket team’s match scores versus Pakistan’s national cricket team shows some very disturbing statistics. In general, historically, Pakistan has been superior to New Zealand in all three forms of cricket. So much so that when Pakistan traveled to New Zealand for the 2025 tour, they were clearly outplayed in every aspect of the game. This defeat was not a simple one for the visitors, but rather a complete breakdown of how they can perform in foreign conditions, with serious question marks surrounding their ability to be consistent while playing on foreign soil.

A T20 Series to Forget

Pakistan’s tour began with a 5 – match T20I in March, but quickly turned into a nightmare for Pakistan. Pakistan suffered an early collapse at the hands of New Zealand, who won all three of the opening matches convincingly; the first was won by New Zealand by 9 wickets, and the second by 5 wickets. Although Pakistan would eventually win their third T20I match in a very convincing fashion (by 9 wickets), it was short – lived as New Zealand would quickly rebound from the loss and show they are a solid team that can recover from a poor performance.

New Zealand’s Brutal Comeback

The 4th T20I was perhaps the most embarrassing moment for the visitors. New Zealand hammered the Pakistani bowling attack to secure a massive 115 – run victory. This wasn’t just a loss; it was a statement of authority. The Kiwis then wrapped up the series 4 -1 with another dominant 8-wicket win in the final match. The gap between the two sides in terms of fitness and fielding was glaringly obvious throughout these short-format games.

The ODI Whitewash

Things did not get any better when the teams switched to the One Day International format in late March and April. The 3-match series was completely one – sided. New Zealand won the first game by 73 runs and followed it up with an even bigger 84 – run victory in the second match. By the time the final game arrived on April 5, the result felt inevitable. New Zealand won by 43 runs, completing a humiliating 3 – 0 clean sweep.

Earlier Clashes in February

Before this main tour, the teams met in February for a separate competition. Even there, the pattern was similar. Although Pakistan managed a 78-run win in a group match, they faltered when it mattered most. In the ODI Final on February 14, New Zealand chased down the target to win by 5 wickets. This showed that while Pakistan can win occasional battles, New Zealand is currently winning the war when trophies are on the line.

History vs Reality

It is interesting to compare these recent results with the overall history. Statistically, Pakistan still holds the edge. In Test cricket, they lead 25 – 14, and in ODIs, they are ahead 61 – 57. Even in T20Is, Pakistan historically has 24 wins to New Zealand’s 23. But history doesn’t play the game on the field. The 2025 stats clearly show that the historical gap is closing fast, and New Zealand has become a fortress at home.

So, what is the verdict on the 2025 season? New Zealand proved they are ruthless hosts who give no quarter. For Pakistan, the stats are a wake – up call. Relying on past glory isn’t enough when you lose a T20 series 4 – 1 and get whitewashed in ODIs. The balance of power has shifted, and right now, the Black Caps are firmly in control.