PAK vs NZ: ODI Record and Stats at National Stadium, Karachi

After losing the opening ODI, New Zealand bounced back to level the series 1-1 against Pakistan in Karachi. Left-handed opener Devon Conway struck a magnificent 101 while skipper Kane Williamson smashed 85 as the Kiwis sealed the game by a margin of 79 runs to force the series into the decider. The third and final game takes place at the same venue on January 13.

Speaking about the last encounter, Conway brought up his second century in the 50-over format he scored 101 off just 92, with the help of 13 fours and one maximum. Williamson also led his side from the front, smashing a valuable half-century with Kiwis reaching 261. In the run-chase, captain Babar Azam amassed 79 but failed to get support from any other player as New Zealand bowlers put up a collective effort to set up an exciting finish to the tour.

PAK vs NZ: ODI Head-to-Head Record

Speaking about the Head-to-Head contests, both have met each other in 109 ODIs, with Pakistan emerging victorious on 56 occasions and the Kiwis on 49. One encounter ended up in a tie while three with no results.

 PAK vs NZ: ODI Record and Stats at National Stadium, Karachi

The surface is expected to be dry and is likely to help to spinners with another middling total on the cards. Therefore, the captain winning the toss would look to bat first. Meanwhile, the Men in Green have played 43 ODIs so far at the venue, having won 23 and lost 18 while two clashes have ended in no result. Against the Kiwis, Pakistan have contested in four encounters, with two wins and losses each.