Pakistan vs New Zealand 2002 | Series Recap | Shoaib Akhtar & Shoaib Malik Shine Dominant 3-0 Sweep

In April 2002, New Zealand toured Pakistan for a three-match ODI series following the cancellation of their originally scheduled 2001 tour. Pakistan emerged victorious with a 3-0 series sweep, thanks to standout performances from Shoaib Akhtar, Yousuf Youhana, Abdul Razzaq, and Shoaib Malik. This series showcased a thrilling mix of fast bowling dominance, resilient batting, and memorable individual performances.
ODI Series Summary:
1st ODI (April 21) | Pakistan won by 153 runs
Scores:
Pakistan: 275/6 (50 overs)
New Zealand: 122 all out (30 overs)
Top Performers:
Yousuf Youhana 125 (155), Shoaib Akhtar 6/16 (9 overs)
Daryl Tuffey 2/24 (6 overs), Nathan Astle 25 (27)
Player of the Match: Shoaib Akhtar
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Shoaib Akhtar’s devastating 6-wicket haul, combined with Yousuf Youhana’s patient century, led Pakistan to a comfortable victory by a massive margin.
2nd ODI (April 24) | Pakistan won by 3 wickets
Scores:
New Zealand: 277/5 (50 overs)
Pakistan: 278/7 (47.1 overs)
Top Performers:
Craig McMillan 105 (116), Abdul Razzaq 86 (84)
Waqar Younis 2/45 (10 overs), Scott Styris 2/53 (10 overs)
Player of the Match: Abdul Razzaq
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
In a tense chase, Abdul Razzaq’s aggressive 86 guided Pakistan to a thrilling three-wicket victory, sealing the series with one match left to play.
3rd ODI (April 27) | Pakistan won by 66 runs
Scores:
Pakistan: 278/5 (50 overs)
New Zealand: 212 all out (45.4 overs)
Top Performers:
Shoaib Malik 115 (142), Shoaib Malik 3/37 (10 overs)
Brooke Walker 2/49 (10 overs), Craig McMillan 38 (48)
Player of the Match: Shoaib Malik
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Shoaib Malik’s all-round brilliance, with a century and three wickets, helped Pakistan to a convincing victory, completing the series sweep.
Series Highlights:
Shoaib Akhtar’s fiery spell in the first ODI, taking 6 for 16, was pivotal in dismantling New Zealand's lineup and securing a large win.
Yousuf Youhana’s century in the opening game laid the foundation for Pakistan’s high total.
Abdul Razzaq’s calm and calculated 86 in the second ODI proved crucial in chasing down a formidable target.
Shoaib Malik’s all-round performance in the third ODI, with both bat and ball, underlined his potential as a key player for Pakistan.
This 3-0 series sweep emphasized Pakistan's strength in both batting and bowling, with memorable performances that made this series a one-sided affair.
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Have Found Memories of this ODI series watched All matches Live on TV
Series played right after Sharjah Cup in April 2002 Muhammad Yousuf Scored consecutive match winning hundreds one in 1st ODI while other one was in Final of Sharjah Cup against Sri Lanka.
There was crowed intreption in 1st ODI in Karachi which fored New Zealand skipper to take his team OFF the field.
Pakistan team was too strong for New Zealand to compete them at thier home ground.