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Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score, 4th ODI: Babar Azam's Men Look To Extend Series Lead
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.
Watch: Umpire Stops PAK vs NZ Game For Unusual Reason. Twitter Is Stunned
It was an embarrassing moment for Pakistan cricket as the second ODI encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand was halted for an extremely unusual reason. The match was just one over old when the on-field officials realised that the dimensions of the 30 yard circle was not correct. The match, which was being played at Rawalpindi, was stopped as the umpires rectified the circle with help from the ground officials. According to reports in Pakistan media, umpire Aleem Dar took charge of rectifying the measurements and he measured the distance with steps.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI Live Updates: Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI Live: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bowl against New Zealand in the second ODI of the five-match series in Rawalpindi on Saturday. In the first ODI, host opener Fakhar Zaman hit a splendid century to anchor the side to a five-wicket win against New Zealand in the first ODI in Rawalpindi on Thursday. The left-hander smashed 13 boundaries and a six in his 117 made off 114 balls for his ninth ODI hundred as Pakistan chased down a target of 289 in 48.3 overs. The victory gave Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Live Score Updates: Spotlight On Returning Shaheen Afridi
PAK vs NZ, 1st ODI Live Updates: Pakistan and New Zealand square off in a five-match ODI series starting on Thursday in Rawalpindi which serves as crucial build-up to the World Cup. The Kiwis shocked the home side by squaring a preceding five-match Twenty20 series 2-2 despite missing eight players -- including skipper Kane Williamson -- due to the ongoing Indian Premier League or injury.
Mark Chapman's Century Helps New Zealand End Pakistan Series 2-2
Mark Chapman hit a maiden unbeaten hundred to anchor New Zealand's six-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Rawalpindi on Monday, ending the five-match series level at 2-2. The 28-year-old smashed a 57-ball 104 in a rearguard action to lift New Zealand from a precarious 73-4 to chase down a stiff target of 194 with four balls to spare. "We are very happy with how we levelled the series tonight and finished the job," said Chapman. "It took a bit of adjusting in the first two games and it's great to see that it worked out well."
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th T20I Live Score Updates: Mohammad Rizwan Hits Half-century
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 5th T20I LIVE Updates:Pakistan have lost three wickets in quick succession. Earlier,New Zealand won the toss and sent Pakistan in to bat in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Rawalpindi on Monday. For New Zealand, James Neesham and Blair Tickner came into the side at the expense of Cole McConchie and Matt Henry. Pakistan, who lead the series 2-1, also made two changes, bringing in pacer Ihsanullah and batter Mohammad Haris to replace Fakhar Zaman and Zaman Khan. (LIVE SCORECARD)
New Zealand Survive Iftikhar Ahmed Onslaught To Win Third Pakistan T20I
All-rounder James Neesham held his nerve in the final over to give New Zealand a dramatic four-run win over Pakistan in the third T20 international in Lahore on Monday despite Iftikhar Ahmed's brilliant innings. Ahmed brought Pakistan back into the contest from 88-7 with a whirlwind 24-ball 60 as they attempted to chase down New Zealand's 163-5. Needing 15 to win from Neesham's final over, he hit a six and a four to reduce the target to five off the last three deliveries.