The first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022, will feature New Zealand vs Pakistan, find out their head-to-head record in WC, stats, results, and other previous records at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
New Zealand will face off against Pakistan at the SCG in Sydney on Wednesday (November 9).
Pakistan vs New Zealand Head To Head Record In T20 World Cup, Records, Runs And Stats
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The two teams will clash against each other for the first time in this year’s T20 World Cup in Sydney.
New Zealand’s Tournament Run
New Zealand, led by Kane Williamson reached the semi-final after a confident run. The team topped their Super 12 group, with 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 No Result for 7 points.
The team also had a superior Net Run Rate as compared to second-placed England and third-placed Australia, who both finished with similar points.
Pakistan’s Tournament Run
Meanwhile, Babar Azam’s Pakistan, reached the semi-finals thanks to series of fortunate results. Pakistan finished second in group 2 behind arch-rivals India after Netherlands managed a shock defeat against South Africa. Further, Pakistan managed to beat Bangladesh to secure their semi-final spot.
Previous Meetings
Pakistan and New Zealand have so far previously faced off against each other 28 times, including 6 World Cup meetings. Out of the 28 meetings, Pakistan have won 17 wins in comparison to New Zealand’s 11.
Out of their 6 T20 World Cup meetings, Pakistan have won 4 times, while New Zealand has won only twice. The two sides most recently met each other on the eve of the World Cup during a Tri-Nation Series. During the series, which also included Bangladesh, Pakistan managed to win by beating New Zealand in the final.
New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 Head-To-Head
| Stats | For Pakistan vs New Zealand | For New Zealand vs Pakistan |
| Won | 17 | 11 |
| Lost | 11 | 17 |
| Wins Batting First | 9 | 5 |
| Wins Chasing | 8 | 6 |
| Highest Total | 201 | 196 |
| Lowest Total | 101 | 80 |
| Most Runs | Mohammed Hafeez (563) | Kane Williamson (538) |
| Highest Score | Mohammed Hafeez (99*) | Martin Guptill (87*) |
| Most Sixes | Mohammed Hafeez (25) | Martin Guptill (25) |
| Most Fours | Mohammed Hafeez (55) | Kane Williamson (52) |
| Most Wickets
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Shahid Afridi (11) | Tim Southee (28) |
| Best Bowling | Umar Gul (5/6) | Tim Southee (5/18) |
Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) T20I Record
- Matches: 17
- Won by team batting first: 10
- Won by team batting second: 6
- No Result: 1
- Highest Total: 221 for 5 by Australia vs England in 2007
- Lowest Total: 101 All Out by Bangladesh vs South Africa in 2022
- Highest Individual Scorer: Shane Watson (Australia) – 124 not out vs India in 2016
- Best Bowling Innings: Anrich Nortje (South Africa) – 4 for 10 vs Bangladesh in 2022
New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 Head-To-Head Record at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
| Stat | New Zealand in SCG | Pakistan in SCG |
| Played | 4 | 2 |
| Won | 2 | 1 |
| Lost | 2 | – |
| No Result | – | 1 |
| Highest Total | 200 | 185 |
| Lowest Total | 117 | NA |
| Most Runs | Glenn Phillips (116) | Babar Azam (65) |
| Most Wickets | Trent Boult (8) | Shaheen Shah Afridi (3) |
New Zealand vs Pakistan Head-To-Head T20 World Cup Results
| Edition | Round | Winner | Result |
| 2007 | Semifinal | Pakistan | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2009 | Group Stage | Pakistan | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2010 | Group Stage | New Zealand | Won by 1 run |
| 2012 | Group Stage | Pakistan | Won by 13 runs |
| 2016 | Super 10 | New Zealand | Won by 16 runs |
| 2021 | Super 12 | Pakistan | Won by 5 wickets |
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