Ben Sears New Zealand took over the winning of 43 runs at the third one-day international on Saturday, completing a 3–0 series sweep against Pakistan.
A total of 264/8 in New Zealand in 42 overs match Mount ManganuiPakistan was excluded for 221 in 40 overs.
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The result reflected the previous matches, scoring 73 runs in Napier and 84 runs in Hamilton. The host also dominated the T20 series and won 4–1.
Pakistan batsmen fought against the bounce and movement of New Zealand’s seamors, often fell for a bad shot selection at Bay Oval.
Sears claimed the outstanding figures of 5-34 after his five-wicket race in Hamilton. His four wickets came from short-pitch delivery. Jacob Dafi supported well with 2–40, including Mohammad Rizwan’s significant dismissal for 37.
Babar Azam scored 50 out of 58 balls, while Abdullah Shafiq contributed 33 out of 56. Imam-ul-Haq’s early retirement suffered an injury to one, after a throwing, the onset of Pakistan was obstructed.
Batting for the first time after a two-hour delay, New Zealand’s Rhys Mariu scored in his first international half-century, scoring 58 out of 61 balls with six fours and two sixes.
Michael Bracewell provided late impatts with 59 from 40 balls, including six sixes, away from the final delivery to Akif Jav.
Javed ended with 4-62, while Naseem Shah impressed 2-54, displayed good speed and movement throughout his mantra.
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