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.

Under stand-in skipper Tom Latham, New Zealand adapted to the conditions skillfully, roaring back from 2-0 down to win the third and fifth matches, with the fourth abandoned after rain. (Live Scorecard)