New Zealand vs Pakistan - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2007
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Based on 37 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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Current Standings
NZ
W2 L0
PAK
W0 L1
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Top Performers in H2H
From 30 H2H matches
Newlands
Cape Town, South Africa
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2007). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICT vs PC 31 Dec 2025 | 220/5 (20) | 135/10 (14.2) | 355 |
| MICT vs PR 04 Jan 2026 | 88/10 (18.4) | 90/3 (13) | 178 |
| MICT vs JSK 06 Jan 2026 | 123/7 (12) | 128/6 (11.2) | 251 |
| MICT vs SEC 16 Jan 2026 | 139/9 (20) | 140/7 (19.2) | 279 |
| PC vs SEC 25 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 162/4 (19.2) | 320 |
NZ at Newlands
Top Scorer
Ross Taylor
37 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shane Bond
1 wkts
PAK at Newlands
Top Scorer
Shoaib Malik
95 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Umar Gul
4 wkts
Hit Rates
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New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
Pakistan
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Vincent | c Fawad Alam b Fawad Alam | 28 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Brendon McCullum (wk) | lbw b Shahid Afridi | 26 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 96.3 |
| Scott Styris | c Sohail Tanvir b Umar Gul | 18 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 150 |
| Peter Fulton | c Shoaib Malik b Umar Gul | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Ross Taylor | not out | 37* | 23 | 2 | 2 | 160.87 |
| Craig McMillan | c Younis Khan b Fawad Alam | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200 |
| Jacob Oram | c Kamran Akmal b Umar Gul | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Daniel Vettori (c) | run out (Shahid Afridi) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shane Bond | run out (Fawad Alam) | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Jeetan Patel | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Asif | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Shahid Afridi | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Fawad Alam | 3 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Umar Gul | 4 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 3.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Hafeez | lbw b Scott Styris | 32 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 152.38 |
| Imran Nazir | lbw b Jeetan Patel | 59 | 41 | 3 | 5 | 143.9 |
| Younis Khan | c Brendon McCullum b Daniel Vettori | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 26.67 |
| Shoaib Malik (c) | not out | 25* | 14 | 1 | 1 | 178.57 |
| Shahid Afridi | c Peter Fulton b Shane Bond | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Misbah ul Haq | not out | 18* | 17 | 0 | 1 | 105.88 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Bond | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Mark Gillespie | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Vettori (c) | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Styris | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeetan Patel | 3.5 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 9.14 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Oram | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Umar Gul
PAK
|
130.0 |
| 2 |
Scott Styris
NZ
|
86.1 |
| 3 |
Imran Nazir
PAK
|
69.9 |
| 4 |
Ross Taylor
NZ
|
60.9 |
| 5 |
Mohammad Hafeez
PAK
|
52.5 |
| 6 |
Shoaib Malik
PAK
|
49.5 |
| 7 |
Daniel Vettori
NZ
|
47.9 |
| 8 |
Shahid Afridi
PAK
|
45.4 |
| 9 |
Shane Bond
NZ
|
33.9 |
| 10 |
Fawad Alam
PAK
|
31.2 |
| 11 |
Lou Vincent
NZ
|
29.6 |
| 12 |
Craig McMillan
NZ
|
26.9 |
| 13 |
Brendon McCullum
NZ
|
26.9 |
| 14 |
Misbah ul Haq
PAK
|
21.7 |
| 15 |
Jeetan Patel
NZ
|
21.4 |
| 16 |
Peter Fulton
NZ
|
10.6 |
| 17 |
Sohail Tanvir
PAK
|
9.3 |
| 18 |
Mohammad Asif
PAK
|
8.2 |
| 19 |
Mark Gillespie
NZ
|
6.8 |
| 20 |
Younis Khan
PAK
|
4.0 |
| 21 |
Jacob Oram
NZ
|
2.9 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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New Zealand vs Pakistan: who played
Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2007 at Newlands on 22 September 2007. Imran Nazir top-scored with 59 off 41 balls and Umar Gul took 3/15.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs Pakistan?
New Zealand XI: Lou Vincent, Brendon McCullum (wk), Scott Styris, Peter Fulton, Ross Taylor, Craig McMillan, Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (c), Shane Bond, Jeetan Patel, Mark Gillespie. Pakistan XI: Mohammad Hafeez, Imran Nazir, Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik (c), Shahid Afridi, Misbah ul Haq, Kamran Akmal (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul, Mohammad Asif, Fawad Alam.
Who won New Zealand vs Pakistan?
Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).
When and where was New Zealand vs Pakistan played?
New Zealand vs Pakistan was played at Newlands, Cape Town on Saturday 22 September 2007, in T20 World Cup 2007.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Pakistan?
New Zealand scored 143/8 in 20 overs. Pakistan scored 148/4 in 18.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Pakistan?
Umar Gul was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 130/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs Pakistan?
Imran Nazir top-scored with 59 off 41 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Pakistan?
Umar Gul took 3/15 in 4 overs.