New Zealand emerged victorious in the final of the FIH Nations Cup, defeating Pakistan to secure the title and a spot in the next season of the FIH Pro League. The match took place in Kuala Lumpur, where New Zealand registered a thumping 6-2 victory over Pakistan.

The game started with New Zealand making a strong statement, scoring two goals early on, although they were disallowed. However, they managed to break the deadlock in the sixth minute with a successful penalty corner converted by Scott Coslett. Sam Hiha added another goal in the last minute of the first quarter, extending New Zealand's lead.

In the subsequent quarters, New Zealand continued their dominance, with Dylan Thomas and Sean Findlay scoring goals in quick succession. By halftime, New Zealand was leading 5-0, with Scott Boyde adding another goal just before the break.

Pakistan managed to score their first goal in the third quarter through Zikriya Hayat, but despite several penalty corner opportunities, they struggled to convert. New Zealand maintained their lead at 5-1 going into the final quarter.

Both teams fought hard in the last quarter, with New Zealand sealing their victory with another penalty corner goal by Coslett. Pakistan managed to score once more through Sufyan Khan, but it was not enough to stage a comeback as New Zealand emerged as the champions with a final score of 6-2.

The win not only secured the FIH Nations Cup title for New Zealand but also propelled them to the FIH Pro League, marking a significant achievement for the team.