nz vs pak

Mark Chapman ruled out of final ODI against Pakistan due to hamstring injury

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman will miss the third and final ODI against Pakistan at Bay Oval as he continues his recovery from a minor hamstring injury, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed on Friday. Chapman suffered a grade-one hamstring tear during the first ODI in Napier and was subsequently ruled out of the second match in Hamilton. Despite hopes of a return for the series finale at Mount Maunganui, the 30-year-old failed a fitness test at training and will not be risked. Top-order batte...

March 26, 2025 4:59 PM

Siefert, Neesham shine as New Zealand beat Pakistan in 5th T-20I to win series 4-1

Tim Seifert’s blistering knock of 97 and James Neesham’s brilliant five-wicket haul powered New Zealand to a commanding victory over Pakistan in the fifth and final T20I at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday. With this win, the Blackcaps sealed the five-match series 4-1 against the Men in Green. Neesham was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance, while Seifert was awarded Player of the Series for his outstanding batting throughout the tournament. Chasing a mod...