In a crucial ODI clash on February 19, 2025, Agha Salman was dismissed by Nathan Smith for 42 runs off 28 balls, leaving Pakistan at 127/4 in 30.4 overs while chasing a daunting target of 321 set by New Zealand. With Babar Azam still at the crease on 51*, Pakistan faces an uphill task, needing 194 runs in 116 balls at a required run rate of 10.03.