New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd-ODI Results

Right then, that is it from this game and the series as well. New Zealand finished on a high and with a 3-0 scoreline over Pakistan. Now, both the teams have a nice little break from international cricket. However, a few players from both sides will join their respective PSL teams that will be starting on 11th April, and you can catch all the action of that tournament as well. We hope that you have enjoyed our coverage throughout this tour. Until next time, cheers and goodbye!

Michael Bracewell, the victorious captain of New Zealand, is up again for a quick chat. He says that they have added new guys to the team, and it has been pleasing to see them perform here. Adds that the series win is a bonus on that, and he is pretty happy. Mentions that as Black Caps, they have a style on how they want to play, and they want to continue with that. Tells that there are so many little things that they have won throughout the series. States that it is pretty same to the 2023 series and the bowlers are fast and aggressive, which is so heart-warming to watch, and Duffy has led them well. Further adds that the credit goes to all the players who stood up in different situations, and they have always found a way to get in whenever the situation became tough.

Mohammad Rizwan, the captain for Pakistan, says that they were better than the first two games but still need to improve a lot. Adds that Babar Azam got a fifty and Sufiayan Muqeem also bowled well, and it was a good fight. Credits New Zealand for their performance and says that they were fantastic when they went to Pakistan as well, and the professionalism is superb from them. Says that they need to work on a few things, especially on their batting in these conditions. Tells that they will now put the past behind them and look forward to the PSL, which is like a festival for the fans in Pakistan, and hopefully, they can enjoy that tournament.

Ben Sears is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for his 10 wickets in two games. He says he is grateful to have gotten the opportunity and is happy to have performed well. Adds that the experience was great around such talented boys, and it was special to come in as the first change following some great bowling by the rest of the bowlers. Mentions the plan was just to try and build pressure in the middle, and he is just happy to have contributed.

Michael Bracewell is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant half-century. He says that it was an incredible day, and he is happy that his team put in a good performance. Adds that the wicket stood out very well as the rain was here for the last couple of days, but the credit goes to the groundsmen for how they have prepared it. Mentions that they have a limited set of resources and that all the players played incredibly well as per their capabilities. States that it wasn’t an easy surface to bat on, and they were pretty happy with that score at the halfway point of the inning. Tells that he is pretty happy with the all-around effort of the team.

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New Zealand will be pleased with their bowling performance. While they didn’t strike early with the new ball, they bounced back impressively during the middle overs. The pacers were right on the money once again, with Ben Sears leading the charge brilliantly and delivering key breakthroughs. The decision to bring on Daryl Mitchell proved spot-on, as he claimed the crucial wicket of Babar Azam. Michael Bracewell and Muhammad Abbas also chipped in with a wicket each. Fittingly, it was Sears who sealed the deal, finishing with yet another outstanding five-wicket haul - becoming the first New Zealander to claim back-to-back fifers in ODIs.

Earlier in the day, New Zealand put up a strong total in this rain-shortened encounter. Michael Bracewell led by example with a commanding half-century, while Rhys Mariu set the platform early on with his maiden ODI fifty. The middle order chipped in with handy contributions to keep the scoreboard ticking. For Pakistan, Akif Javed stood out with an impressive four-wicket haul, while Naseem Shah claimed a couple, and both Faheem Ashraf and Sufiyan Muqeem picked up one apiece. Although it was a better bowling effort compared to the first two games, they still leaked a few too many runs at the death.

Despite losing Imam early to injury, Pakistan made a steady start, thanks to Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam. However, Shafique couldn’t capitalise on his start, and Babar’s dismissal soon after reaching his half-century proved to be the turning point. While the visitors looked comfortable with Babar at the crease, his departure triggered a collapse. Runs dried up, and wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. Mohammad Rizwan and Tayyab Tahir offered brief resistance with a couple of handy knocks, but it was never going to be enough to chase down the target without support from the others.

NEW ZEALAND COMPLETE SERIES WHITEWASH OVER PAKISTAN! A dominant all-round performance once again from the hosts, who have outclassed Pakistan throughout the series - and that too without several key players in their ranks. For the Men in Green, it's been a tour full of missed opportunities. They had their moments but failed to build on them, managing to win just one T20I across a tour that included five T20Is and three ODIs. A disappointing return and plenty to reflect on for the visitors.

Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, OUT! c Muhammad Abbas b Ben Sears.OUT! CAUGHT! Game, set and match! Ben Sears finishes with a five-fer and New Zealand win the game by 43 runs to clean sweep the ODI series 3-0! Sears smartly takes pace off this time and follows the batter making room, on a length, Sufiyan Muqeem is cramped up a bit and whips it off the upper half of the bat in an attempt to get it over the infield on the off side, but ends up hitting it straight to mid off. Muhammad Abbas moves to his left and takes a fine catch.

Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, No run.Short of a length, on off, Sufiyan Muqeem looks to hoick across but misses.

Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, No run.Short again, on leg, Sufiyan Muqeem looks to pull and gets a top edge that falls short of the keeper.

Ben Sears to Akif Javed, 1 run.In the air, but falls safe. Seems like Tim Seifert lost it in the night sky. Back of a length, on middle, Akif Javed pulls it off the outer half of the bat to the left of deep square leg. Tim makes all the ground but the ball just drops down to his left. The batters take one.

Ben Sears to Akif Javed, No run.Good length, angling in, on leg, Akif Javed has a wild swing but misses. The ball zips past the leg stump.

Ben Sears to Sufiyan Muqeem, 1 run.Slower bouncer, on middle and leg, Sufiyan Muqeem pulls it to fine leg for a single.

Jacob Duffy to Sufiyan Muqeem, 1 run.Fuller than a length, on middle, Sufiyan Muqeem makes room and drags it across to mid-wicket for one.

Jacob Duffy to Sufiyan Muqeem, No run.Goes short and on off, Sufiyan Muqeem looks to ramp but misses.

Sufiyan Muqeem is the last man in.

Jacob Duffy to Tayyab Tahir, OUT! c Tim Seifert b Jacob Duffy.OUT! TAKEN! That should be the game for New Zealand! The break in play brings New Zealand the last big fish in Tayyab Tahir. Jacob Duffy bangs the surface short of a length and outside off, Tayyab Tahir gets on top of his toes and slices it straight to deep point. Tim Seifert takes a few steps to his left and gobbles up a simple catch around his chest height.

Oh... No! What has happened? The lights have gone all over the ground. Duffy was about to bowl as he has taken his follow-through, and as soon as he released the ball, the lights were gone all of a sudden. Though he has delivered the ball, but the batter, Tayyab Tahir, has backed away. Now, it is fine to continue.

Jacob Duffy to Tayyab Tahir, No run.Full, on off, Tayyab Tahir drills his drive but stright to cover.

Jacob Duffy to Tayyab Tahir, Four!FOUR! Top shot. Tayyab Tahir is keeping the game alive for Pakistan! Short of a good length and well outside off, Tayyab Tahir has to reach for it, and he does. Cuts it over point for a boundary.

Halt. Tayyab Tahir has asked something to the leg umpire, and the play is interrupted for now. Probably, there aren't enough fielders in the 30-yard circle. Now, we are good to continue.

Jacob Duffy to Tayyab Tahir, No run.Keeps it well outside off, on a good length, Tayyab Tahir tries to reach for it but misses on making any connection.

It is a double change here as Jacob Duffy (6-0-35-1) comes back into the attack now.

Ben Sears to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Outside off, on a length, Tahir cuts it to point for a single.

Ben Sears to Akif Javed, Leg bye.On the pads, on a length, Akif Javed tries to work it fine but misses. The ball clips his pads and rolls behind to the leg side and the batters take a leg bye.

Ben Sears to Akif Javed, No run.No Hat trick but what a lovely ball! On a hard length, on middle and nipping back in sharply to beat the inside edge and wrap Akif high on the waist.

Akif Javed is the new batter in for Pakistan.

Ben Sears to Mohammad Wasim, OUT! c Will O'Rourke b Ben Sears.OUT! CAUGHT! Bang, Bang! One brings two in a flash, and Ben Sears is on a Hat Trick! Hits the surface hard, on a back of a length, on middle and off and gets the ball to shoot up at good pace. Mohammad Wasim is taken aback and sticks his bat in front to make a block. The ball takes the splice and lobs straight to Will O'Rourke at short third, who takes a simple catch.

Mohammad Wasim walks in next.

Ben Sears to Naseem Shah, OUT! c Mitchell Hay b Ben Sears.OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A fine use of a review from New Zealand! On a length, down leg, Naseem Shah looks to flick it but misses. The ball goes off his gloves to the left of the keeper, and Mitchell Hay moves to that side and takes a good catch low to his left. The keeper is up in celebration for a caught behind, but the umpire hasn't moved. New Zealand have decided to review it. The UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball passes the glove, and the third umpire also checks if the keeper has collected it cleanly, and he has.

Ben Sears to Naseem Shah, Wide!WIDE! Short of a length again, angling into the batter, down leg, Naseem Shah hops inside the line and looks to help it on its way but misses.

Ben Sears to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Short of a length, over middle, Tahir angles it to short third for a single.

Ben Sears (7-0-29-2) comes back into the attack.

Will O'Rourke to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Full and outside off, Tayyab Tahir cuts it to deep point for a single. A very good over for Pakistan. 14 runs come off it.

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah, 1 run.Almost a yoker, outside off, Naseem Shah digs it out with an angled bat face and almost manages to squeeze it past backward point. One run taken.

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah, Four!FOUR! Thumped! On a length, around off with good pace, Naseem Shah swats it over mid off to his left for a boundary.

Will O'Rourke to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.On a length, on off, Tahir steers it to backward point for a single.

Will O'Rourke to Tayyab Tahir, Six!SIX! BANG! Short and on middle, Tayyab Tahir pulls it over deep square leg for a biggie.

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah, 1 run.A bix mixup but luckily no harm done. Short of a length, outside off, Naseem Shah has a swing and gets an inside edge that goes to the left of the keeper, Mitchell Hay. Tayyab Tahir sets himself off for the run and almost reaches Naseem at the batting end. The throw isn't too great, and the bowler wasn't backing up, which allows Naseem Shah to get through to the other end.

Daryl Mitchell to Naseem Shah, 1 run.Back of a length, on off, Naseem Shah dabs it to backward point for a single.9 runs come off this over. Pakistan need 69 more runs off 36 balls.

Daryl Mitchell to Naseem Shah, No run.Short one, around off, with pace taken off, Naseem Shah throws everything at it but gets an under edge that drops down on the pitch, going nowhere.

Daryl Mitchell to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Slower one, full and on middle, Tayyab Tahir works it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Daryl Mitchell to Naseem Shah, 1 run.Goes into the surface and on a back of a length, over middle, Naseem Shah steers it to backward point for one.

Daryl Mitchell to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Short and on middle, Tayyab Tahir pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Daryl Mitchell to Tayyab Tahir, Wide!WIDE! Daryl Mitchell takes pace off and drops it short but down leg.

Daryl Mitchell to Tayyab Tahir, Four!FOUR! Superb shot! Daryl Mitchell goes short and over off, Tayyab Tahir makes some room and ramps it through the gap between short third and backward point.

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah, 2 runs.Short and outside off, Naseem Shah swats it over the bowler's head for a brace.

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah, No run.Hits the length hard, on off, gets some extra bounce, shaping away, Naseem Shah has a poke but misses.

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah, Six!SIX! He got hold of that one! Touch fuller, on middle, anglnig in a bit. Naseem Shah clears his front leg away and smacks it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. He knew the moment he hit that and did not bother looking at it.

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah, No run.A bouncer now, on middle, Naseem Shah tries to ramp it away but misses.

Will O'Rourke to Naseem Shah, No run.Short of a length and on middle, Naseem Shah guides it to point.

Will O'Rourke to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Slower one, on a length and on off, Tayyab Tahir looks to play but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the off side. A quick single is taken.

End of Powerplay 2! Will O'Rourke (7-0-37-0) comes back into the attack.

Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Flatter, full and on middle, Tayyab Tahir knocks it towards mid on for one.

Michael Bracewell to Naseem Shah, 1 run.Another short delivery, on leg, Naseem Shah flicks it to deep square leg for a run.

Naseem Shah walks in at number 8 for Pakistan.

Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf, OUT! c Tim Seifert b Michael Bracewell.OUT! TAKEN! Michael Bracewell gets a wicket now! He slows it up, short and on off, and turns away. Faheem Ashraf backs away to cut it but only manages to get a top edge. Tim Seifert at backward point runs to his right and dives to take a brilliant catch. Pakistan are 176/6, still needing 89 runs in 50 balls!

Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf, No run.Tossed up, full and on middle, Faheem Ashraf steers it to point.

Michael Bracewell to Faheem Ashraf, No run.Flighted, full and on off, grips and turns away, Faheem Ashraf plays all over it.

Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Short again, on leg, Tayyab Tahir nudges it to short fine for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir, Wide!Short but down the leg side, Tayyab Tahir leaves it alone. Wided.

Jacob Duffy to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Hard length and on off, Tayyab Tahir runs it down to third man for one.

Jacob Duffy to Faheem Ashraf, 3 runs.Buzzers! Fuller and on off, Faheem Ashraf knocks it towards mid off for a single. Michael Bracewell picks up the and hits the stumps at the bowler's end, but Ashraf is in. The ball deflects away in the deep and allows a couple of extra runs.

Jacob Duffy to Faheem Ashraf, Wide!A bouncer, but too high for the batter, Faheem Ashraf leaves it alone. Wided.

Faheem Ashraf walks in at number 7 for Pakistan.

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, OUT! c Mitchell Hay b Jacob Duffy.OUT! TAKEN! That's the wicket New Zealand wanted! A massive blow for Pakistan, and that is probably the last nail in the coffin for them. Jacob Duffy bowls a slower one, full and just around off. Mohammad Rizwan goes down and throws everything at it to slog it away. However, he loses balance completely and only manages to get a top edge. Mitchell Hay, the keeper, calls for it, moves forward to settle under it and pouches it safely. Pakistan lose half their side now!

Jacob Duffy to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.On a length and on middle, Tayyab Tahir pats it in front of point for a single.

Jacob Duffy to Tayyab Tahir, No run.Oh..that's fiery! Jacob Duffy bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer, on middle, takes off and nips back in, Tayyab Tahir just about sways away from it.

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.Back of a length and on for, Mohammad Rizwan drags it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir, No run.Drags his length back, on middle, turns a long way into the leg side, Tayyab Tahir nudges it to short fine. Pakistan need 98 runs in the last ten overs!

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.Quicker, full and on middle, turns in, Mohammad Rizwan tries to paddle it away but gets a glove on it. It deflects off the keeper's gloves towards square leg. They cross.

Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Flatter, full and on middle, Tayyab Tahir works it to square leg for one.

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.Short again, on off, Mohammad Rizwan backs away and punches it through covers for another run.

Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Floated, short and on off, Tayyab Tahir uses his feet and steers it to point for a run.

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.Short and on leg, Mohammad Rizwan clips it towards square leg for a single.

Jacob Duffy to Tayyab Tahir, No run.Bangs this hard into the pitch, outside off, Tayyab Tahir tries to upper cut it but misses. That was there to be put away.

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.Hard length and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan guides it through point for a run.

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, Six!SIX! That is outta here! Pitched up and on middle, angling in. Mohammad Rizwan picks it up nicely and uses his strong wrists to whip it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs.Fuller and around off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it firmly towards sweeper covers for a brace.

Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.A slower one, short of a length and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to cut but misses.

Jacob Duffy to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Back of a length and on off, Tayyab Tahir punches it through covers for a single.

Jacob Duffy (4-0-18-0) comes back into the attack.

Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Continues to bowl short, on middle this time, Tayyab Tahir punches it to long on for one more.

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.Another short delivery, angling into leg, Mohammad Rizwan pats it to mid-wikcet for one.

Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Quicker, short once more, on middle, Tayyab Tahir works it through square leg for a run.

Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir, No run.Drags his length back, on off, Tayyab Tahir dabs it to short third.

Michael Bracewell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.Short again, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan stays back and flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.

Michael Bracewell to Tayyab Tahir, 1 run.Floated, short and on middle, Tayyab Tahir nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

Ben Sears to Mohammad Rizwan, Four!FOUR! Much-needed one for Pakistan! Ben Sears bangs this into the pitch, on middle, does not bounce much. Mohammad Rizwan gets on top of it and heaves it to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Ben Sears to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Five dots in a row! Short of a length and on off, Mohammad Rizwan dabs it to point.

Ben Sears to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan drives it straight where Ben Sears gets a hand to it on his follow-through.

Ben Sears to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Back of a length and on middle, angling in, Mohammad Rizwan goes down to hook it away but misses.

Ben Sears to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Pitched up and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan drills it down the ground where it hits the stumps a the other end and goes nowhere.

Ben Sears to Mohammad Rizwan, No run.Full and on middle, Mohammad Rizwan tucks it to mid-wicket.

Daryl Mitchell to Mohammad Rizwan, 1 run.Full and around off, Rizwan nudges it to mid on and runs off a quick single.

Daryl Mitchell to Mohammad Rizwan, Wide!WIDE! An off-cutter, on a length but down the leg side, Rizwan misses his flick shot. Called a wide.

Daryl Mitchell to Mohammad Rizwan, 2 runs.Excellent running between the wickets! Hard length, with pace taken off, around middle, Mohammad Rizwan tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and steals two runs.