New Zealand vs Pakistan - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2012
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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 25 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2012). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRE vs ZIM 17 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| AUS vs OMN 20 Feb 2026 | 104/10 (16.2) | 108/1 (9.4) | 212 |
| ENG vs SL 22 Feb 2026 | 146/9 (20) | 95/10 (16.4) | 241 |
| ENG vs PAK 24 Feb 2026 | 164/9 (20) | 166/8 (19.1) | 330 |
| PAK vs SL 28 Feb 2026 | 212/8 (20) | 207/6 (20) | 419 |
NZ at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Brendon McCullum
212 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tim Southee
12 wkts
PAK at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Sahibzada Farhan
163 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shaheen Afridi
9 wkts
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Pakistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Hafeez (c) | b James Franklin | 43 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 113.16 |
| Imran Nazir | c Tim Southee b Tim Southee | 25 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 156.25 |
| Nasir Jamshed | c Fielder b Daniel Vettori | 56 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 160 |
| Kamran Akmal (wk) | c Rob Nicol b Jacob Oram | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Umar Akmal | c Nathan McCullum b Jacob Oram | 23 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 153.33 |
| Shoaib Malik | not out | 9* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Shahid Afridi | c Kane Williamson b Tim Southee | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 200 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mills | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Vettori | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Jacob Oram | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan McCullum | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Milne | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| James Franklin | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Nicol | b Shahid Afridi | 33 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 117.86 |
| Kane Williamson | run out (Nasir Jamshed) | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 115.38 |
| Brendon McCullum (wk) | b Umar Gul | 32 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 103.23 |
| Daniel Vettori | c Nasir Jamshed b Saeed Ajmal | 18 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Jacob Oram | b Saeed Ajmal | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Ross Taylor (c) | run out (Umar Akmal) | 26 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 236.36 |
| James Franklin | c Nasir Jamshed b Sohail Tanvir | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 216.67 |
| Nathan McCullum | c Shoaib Malik b Saeed Ajmal | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Kyle Mills | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Milne | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | c Umar Gul b Saeed Ajmal | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Hafeez (c) | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Umar Gul | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Yasir Arafat | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Shahid Afridi | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Saeed Ajmal | 4 | 0 | 30 | 4 | 7.5 | 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 |
Saeed Ajmal
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Daniel Vettori
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Nasir Jamshed
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Shahid Afridi
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Jacob Oram
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Mohammad Hafeez
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Ross Taylor
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Tim Southee
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
James Franklin
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Imran Nazir
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Umar Akmal
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Rob Nicol
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Brendon McCullum
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Umar Gul
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Kane Williamson
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Sohail Tanvir
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Shoaib Malik
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Nathan McCullum
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Kyle Mills
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Adam Milne
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Yasir Arafat
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Kamran Akmal
PAK
|
0.0 |
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 13 runs in T20 World Cup 2012 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 23 September 2012. Nasir Jamshed top-scored with 56 off 35 balls and Saeed Ajmal took 4/30.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs Pakistan?
New Zealand XI: Rob Nicol, Kane Williamson, Brendon McCullum (wk), Daniel Vettori, Jacob Oram, Ross Taylor (c), James Franklin, Nathan McCullum, Tim Southee, Kyle Mills, Adam Milne. Pakistan XI: Mohammad Hafeez (c), Imran Nazir, Nasir Jamshed, Kamran Akmal (wk), Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, Yasir Arafat, Umar Gul, Sohail Tanvir, Saeed Ajmal.
Who won New Zealand vs Pakistan?
Pakistan won by 13 runs.
When and where was New Zealand vs Pakistan played?
New Zealand vs Pakistan was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy on Sunday 23 September 2012, in T20 World Cup 2012.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Pakistan?
New Zealand scored 164/9 in 20 overs. Pakistan scored 177/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Pakistan?
Saeed Ajmal was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs Pakistan?
Nasir Jamshed top-scored with 56 off 35 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Pakistan?
Saeed Ajmal took 4/30 in 4 overs.