Watch: Pakistan Commit Comedy Of Errors vs New Zealand; Make DRS Blunder, Drop Catch

Pakistan's unpredictable cricketing journey continued in the tri-nation series ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. After a tough loss to New Zealand in their opening match, Pakistan made an incredible comeback by chasing down 353 runs against South Africa to secure their spot in the final. However, their final match against New Zealand saw them falter, as they were comfortably beaten by the Kiwis. To make matters worse, Pakistan committed several crucial errors that proved costly.

One of the most glaring mistakes came when they failed to review an LBW decision against New Zealand's Tom Latham when he was on just 13. Replays showed that the ball was likely to hit the stumps, but Pakistan missed the opportunity to challenge the umpire's not-out call. The errors didn’t stop there, as Shaheen Afridi dropped a straightforward chance to dismiss Latham on 15. Though Afridi later took his wicket, Latham had already scored a valuable half-century, playing a key role in New Zealand’s dominant performance.

New Zealand comfortably chased down Pakistan’s modest total of 242, thanks to significant contributions from Latham, Daryl Mitchell, and others. Despite the setbacks, Pakistan will look to regroup as they face New Zealand again in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on February 19.

With Pakistan's unpredictable form, the upcoming clash with New Zealand in the Champions Trophy promises to be an exciting encounter.