The 1st ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand was played at the National Stadium in Karachi on January 9th, 2023. This was the first match of the 3-game ODI series between the two sides. Pakistan came into the match high on confidence after beating the Kiwis 2-1 in the Test series. Meanwhile, New Zealand was looking to bounce back strongly in the shorter format. In this post we cover Pakistan Vs New Zealand 1St Odi 9 January 2023 Scorecard.
Match Summary
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first on a decent batting pitch. Openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam ul Haq provided a solid start, adding 57 runs for the first wicket. Imam fell for 32 but Zaman kept going and scored a brilliant hundred. He found an able partner in Babar Azam and the duo stitched a 120-run stand for the 2nd wicket.
Zaman was finally dismissed for 113 off just 82 balls while Azam made 66 off 73 deliveries. Aggressive cameos from Mohammad Rizwan (32 off 18) and Iftikhar Ahmed (27 off 14) helped Pakistan post a massive total of 319/9 in their 50 overs.
In response, New Zealand got off to a poor start losing both openers cheaply inside 6 overs. Kane Williamson steadied the ship with a fighting 85 but kept running out of partners at the other end. Once he fell, the chase was as good as over for the Kiwis. They eventually got bundled out for just 182 in the 43rd over, losing the match comprehensively by 137 runs.
Shaheen Afridi was the wrecker-in-chief, picking up 4/38 in 8.1 overs. Haris Rauf and Mohammad Nawaz claimed 2 wickets each as the Kiwi batting lineup failed to fire. Only Williamson provided any resistance with his solitary fifty.
Match Scorecard
Pakistan
Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 113 | 82 | 9 | 5 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 32 | 42 | 5 | 0 |
| Babar Azam | 66 | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 32 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 27 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| Shadab Khan | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Wasim | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Extras 15
Total 319/9 50
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 10 | 1 | 68 | 1 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 8 | 0 | 63 | 2 |
| Blair Tickner | 9 | 0 | 50 | 2 |
| Michael Bracewell | 10 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 10 | 0 | 66 | 1 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
New Zealand
Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Devon Conway | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Kane Williamson | 85 | 100 | 6 | 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 31 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Tom Latham | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 26 | 32 | 2 | 1 |
| Mitchell Santner | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Blair Tickner | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Extras 7
Total 182 43.1
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 8.1 | 1 | 38 | 4 |
| Haris Rauf | 10 | 1 | 33 | 2 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 10 | 3 | 29 | 2 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | 6 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 9 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
Pakistan won by 137 runs
Player of the Match: Fakhar Zaman
Key Stats and Facts
- Fakhar Zaman’s century was his 8th in ODIs. It came off just 82 balls with 9 fours and 5 sixes.
- Babar Azam scored his 17th ODI fifty and crossed the 5000 run mark in the format.
- Kane Williamson anchored the New Zealand chase with a solid 85 off 100 balls including 6 fours.
- Shaheen Afridi was back to his best picking 4/38 in 8.1 overs. He got the key wickets of Conway, Williamson and Latham.
- Pakistan’s total of 319/9 was their 7th highest ODI score against New Zealand.
- New Zealand was bowled out for 182 in just 43.1 overs, their 5th lowest total against Pakistan.
- This was Pakistan’s biggest win (by runs) against the Black Caps in ODIs.
Impact on Series
With this comprehensive 137 run victory, Pakistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series. The win highlights the gulf between the two sides, especially in Asian conditions where Pakistan is clearly the stronger team.
New Zealand will need to improve in all departments if they want to bounce back in the series. Their batting barring Williamson flopped while the bowling lacked potency on this surface.
The second ODI will be played on 11th January, once again in Karachi. New Zealand will be hoping for a better performance to level the series. Otherwise, Pakistan will be on course for another ODI series win at home.
Conclusion
Pakistan outclassed New Zealand in all departments to win the first ODI by 137 runs. Batting first, magnificent centuries by openers Zaman and Azam helped Pakistan post an imposing 319/9. In reply, the Kiwi batting never got going barring Williamson’s 85. Regular strikes by Afridi and the other pacers bowled New Zealand out for just 182 in 43.1 overs. This comprehensive win gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series as they look to continue their recent ODI dominance at home. I hope this Pakistan Vs New Zealand 1St Odi 9 January 2023 Scorecard post helps you.
