Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Live Score Updates: Bowes, Latham Start Strong For NZ

17.04.2023 - 16:25 sports.ndtv.com

PAK vs NZ, 3rd T20I, Live Updates:New will be batting first against Pakistan in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday.

The Babar Azam-led side has taken 2-0 lead over the Kiwis and are on the verge of clinching the series. Earlier, skipper Babar Azam smashed a magnificent century while pace bowler Haris Rauf took four wickets as Pakistan beat New Zealand by 38 runs in the second T20I on Saturday.

Azam, who fell for just nine in his 100th T20I on Friday, compensated with a brisk 58-ball 101 not out to lift Pakistan to a solid 192-4 in their 20 over. (Live Scorecard) 1 run.

Shaheen Afridi goes full, around off. Tom Latham pushes it gently into covers and crosses. Much straighter and full, on off.

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PAK vs NZ, 5th ODI Live Updates: New Zealand skipper Tom Latham has won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in the fifth and final ODI between the sides at the National Stadium, Karachi on Sunday. Pakistan eye a series sweep over New Zealand, while the guests look for a consolatory win. The Babar Azam-led side won the first game by 5 wickets and then bagged the second game by by 7 wickets. In the third ODI, Pakistan registered a 26-run victory over the Blackcaps while in the fourth game, the hosts registered a 102-run victory. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th ODI Live:The Pakistan cricket team made history as it secured an ODI series win over New Zealand for the first time in 12 years. With two games still to go and a 3-0 lead already in the bag, Babar Azam and his men might look to give a few youngsters a chance, though hoping to not compromise on quality. Fakhar Zaman has been the most in-form batter for Pakistan this series, aggregating 316 runs in three matches, at an average of 158. With the ball, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been ruling the roost, picking 6 and 5 wickets respectively, that see them dominating the bowling charts. As the two teams square off again, the Kiwis would look to salvage some pride.

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Pakistan beats New Zealand in 3rd ODI, clinches series

KARACHI, Pakistan: Pakistan top-order batters continued to prosper as they beat under-strength New Zealand by 26 runs in the third one-day international on Wednesday for an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Opening batter Imam-ul-Haq made 90 off 107 balls and captain Babar Azam scored 54 as the home team raised a total of 287-6 after losing the toss and being asked to bat first.

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates

PAK vs NZ, 3rd ODI Live Updates: After going up 2-0 in the Rawalpindi leg, Pakistan now look to clinch the five match series when they take on New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi are likely to return to the playing XI in the third ODI against New Zealand while Iftikhar Ahmed's inclusion is still in doubt.