Sat Apr 05 08:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Batsman Hospitalized After Head Injury in ODI Loss to New Zealand
**Mount Maunganui, New Zealand –** Pakistan’s ODI tour of New Zealand ended on a somber note as opener Imam-ul-Haq was hospitalized after suffering a head injury during the final match on Saturday. The incident occurred in the third over of Pakistan’s chase, when a throw struck him in the face, forcing him to leave the field on a medical cart. He was reportedly checked for concussion and admitted to hospital. Usman Khan replaced him.
Despite the setback, Pakistan’s overall performance in the match mirrored their series performance. Chasing a revised target of 265 in a rain-affected game, they were bowled out for 221, losing the final ODI by 43 runs. Babar Azam’s 50 was the highest score for Pakistan, with contributions from Mohammad Rizwan (37) and Tayyab Tahir (33) proving insufficient.
The defeat concluded a disappointing tour for Pakistan, who suffered a 4-1 T20I series loss before the ODIs. They lost the first two ODI matches comprehensively, ultimately losing the series 2-1. Mark Chapman’s century in the first ODI and a strong bowling performance in the second game by Michael Hay and Ben Sears highlighted New Zealand’s dominance.
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