Pakistan cricket team hasn't had the best of times recently. While they did well to reach the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup 2022 final, they lost the finale on both occasions.

Babar Azam is being forced to become weak, which is not good, feels former captain Misbah-ul-Haq

After being whitewashed at home versus England in three Tests, Babar Azam-led Pakistan were on the back foot in both their Tests versus New Zealand before the two-match series ended in a 0-0 stalemate on Friday (January 06).

WATCH: Babar gives blunt response when asked if he regrets not playing Sarfaraz Ahmed for four years

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Live Streaming: Pakistan (PAK) will face New Zealand (NZ) in the first One Day International on Monday, 9 January at the National Bank Arena in Karachi.

PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Live Streaming: How to watch Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI live streaming & TV channels

After a disappointing run in Tests in 2022, Pakistan have started their 2023 season with the second and final Test versus New Zealand in Karachi. The series opener ended in a draw, where New Zealand got a healthy first-innings lead and dominated the game, whereas the final encounter is also heading towards a draw.

'Does the directive come from Babar Azam?': Simon Doull's glaring remark on Pakistan pitches during 2nd Test

Day 2 of the second and final Test between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand, in Karachi, started with the Kiwis 309/6. A century stand for the tenth-wicket saw NZ post a challenging 449 in their first innings, courtesy of Devon Conway's ton and fifties from Tom Blundell and Matt Henry.

Pak vs NZ: Babar Azam run-out after horrible mix-up with Imam-ul-Haq on Day 2 of 2nd Test - Watch

Runs continued to flow from Kane Williamson's blade on Day 4 of the first Test between Pakistan and New Zealand, in Karachi, on Thursday (December 29). The former skipper resumed the fourth and penultimate day's play batting on 105 along with nightwatchman Ish Sodhi with the visitors being two runs ahead of Pakistan's 438 before declaring at 612 for 9 courtesy of Williamson's brilliance.

Pak vs NZ: Kane Williamson registers most double ton by a New Zealand batter during Day 4 of 1st Test

Amid weather concerns, the venue for the second Test between Pakistan and New Zealand, scheduled to begin on January 2nd, has now moved from Multan to Karachi. The national stadium in Karachi is also slated to host the first Test, starting on Monday, December 26th.

PAK vs NZ 2022: Amid weather concerns venue for second Test shifted from Multan to Karachi

Pakistan beat New Zealand by seven wickets to enter the T20 World Cup 2022 final on Wednesday (November 09) at the SCG, Sydney. After losing their opening two games, including one against Zimbabwe, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green were trolled extensively and many had predicted their campaign to end in the Super 12 round itself.

'Very few teams in world cricket...' - Ramiz Raja reacts after Pakistan beat NZ to enter T20 WC 2022 final

Pakistan captain Babar Azam took a dig at his team's critics after leading his team into the finals of the T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 09). The Men in Green pulled off a miraculous comeback when they made it to the semi-finals of the tournament despite facing back-to-back defeats against India and Zimbabwe in their first two matches in the Super 12 stage.

Those on TV should also celebrate: Babar Azam takes dig at critics as Pakistan reach T20 WC final

On Wednesday (November 10), Pakistan thrashed New Zealand by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition's first semi-final, at the SCG, Sydney, to enter the finale.

'Hoping for...': Rizwan makes Pakistan's opposition choice loud and clear after reaching T20 WC final

Pakistan have always fancied playing against New Zealand in Men's ICC semi-finals. Having a 3-2 lead over the Black Caps, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan locked horns with the 2021 T20 World Cup's runners-up New Zealand on Wednesday (November 09) in the first semi-final at the SCG, Sydney.

T20 WC 2022: Pakistan beat NZ by 7 wickets to storm into final, to play winner of India-England tie

Cricket fans around the world are hoping for India and Pakistan to set up a mouth-watering final in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 after the arch-rivals made it to the semi-finals from Group 2.

India or Pakistan? AB de Villiers names his favourites to win T20 World Cup 2022 title

After a riveting Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, the stage is set for the two semi-finals. The first semi-final match will take place on Wednesday (November 09) where Pakistan will lock horns with Kane Williamson's New Zealand.

T20 World Cup 2022, New Zealand vs Pakistan, Live Cricket Streaming: When and where to watch first semi-final?

Pakistan have had a topsy-turvy ride in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition in Australia. Having lost their Super 12 opener in a thrilling clash versus India, they also went down to Zimbabwe but won three in a row, and were helped by the Netherlands, to enter the semi-finals of the mega event.

T20 WC 2022: Not Babar Azam! Ricky Ponting names key player for Pakistan ahead of semi-final vs New Zealand

Pakistan and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Wednesday (November 09). After topping Group 1 in the Super 12 round, the Kane Williamson-led Black Caps had assured themselves of playing the first semi-final whereas a run of green, with the Netherlands defeating title contenders South Africa, helped Babar Azam & Co.

T20 World Cup 2022, New Zealand vs Pakistan weather report: Will rain play spoilsport in first semi-final?

On Sunday (November 06), Pakistan were given a lifeline in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as the Netherlands defeated South Africa and eliminated Temba Bavuma & Co.

'No one would...': Hayden's inspiring speech goes viral after Pakistan reach T20 WC semi-finals - WATCH

Pakistan and New Zealand squared off in the T20I tri-series final on Friday (October 14). After both sides ended with three wins and a loss each in the group stage, the two heavyweights met once again in the summit clash, which was eventually won by Babar Azam & Co.

WATCH: Haris Rauf's delivery breaks Glenn Phillips' bat​​ in tri-series final, video goes viral

Babar Azam-led Pakistan locked horns with Bangladesh in the last group stage encounter of the ongoing T20I tri-series in New Zealand on Thursday (October 13). With both Pakistan and hosts New Zealand set to lock horns in the summit clash on Friday (October 14), the Men in Green aimed to finish off the group stage on a high and managed to do that with a convincing seven-wicket win over the Bangla Tigers at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

NZ T20I tri-series: Babar breaks Kohli's record, becomes fastest Asian batter to attain HISTORIC feat

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced the match schedule of the New Zealand men`s cricket team`s dual tours of Pakistan. "New Zealand will play two Tests as part of their ICC World Test Championship title defence and three ICC Men`s Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures from December 27 to January 15, before returning for five T20Is and five ODIs from April 13 to May 7.

PCB confirms New Zealand tour of Pakistan, Babar Azam & Co. to host 8 ODIs, 5 T20Is and 2 Tests

When New Zealand called off Pakistan tour over 'security threat', it caused a massive blow to the South Asian nation's hope of staging regular international cricket tournaments at home, which were suspended in the aftermath of a 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan side that wounded at least six players.

Commandos, sharpshooters, over 1500 security personnel? PAK's arrangements for WI home series revealed: Report

After Pakistan's five-wicket win over New Zealand on Tuesday (October 26) in the ongoing T20 World Cup, all-rounder Imad Wasim shared a special message for the New Zealand cricket team.

Watch: Imad Wasim's 'special message' for New Zealand cricket team as he mentions the cancelled tour

Shoaib Akhtar got involved in a controversy during the T20 World Cup 2021 edition's face-off between Pakistan and New Zealand, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday evening (October 26).

T20 WC: Shoaib Akhtar walks out of TV show as anchor labels him 'rude', issues statement on Twitter - WATCH

Pakistan registered their second consecutive win in the ICC T20 World Cup, beating New Zealand by five wickets in their Super 12 match here on Tuesday. Sent into bat, New Zealand were restricted to 134 for eight.

T20 WC: Haris Rauf, Asif Ali shine as Pakistan beat New Zealand by 5 wickets to bag 2nd win in a row

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has aimed a cheeky dig at the New Zealand cricket team ahead of their much-anticipated clash against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021.

Shoaib Akhtar takes a dig at NZ ahead of Pak clash: They may ask to call off the game due to too much noise