New Zeland now lead the series 1-0 with two games to go. Catch the score and ball-by-ball commentary on the NZ vs PAK, 1st ODI match, below
Welcome to the highlights and scorecard for the first ODI of the three-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand. Batting first, New Zealand put up a massive total of 344/9 in 50 overs. The star of the innings was Mark Chapman who smashed 132 runs from 111 balls. Daryl Mitchell and the Lahore-born Mohammad Abbas scored crucial half-centuries to help Kiwis post the huge total. (Scorecard | More Cricket News)
In reply, Pakistan started well but none of their batters could convert their starts into big scores. Babar Azam got 78 and Salman Ali Agha scored 58 but apart from that there were no big scores and Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals. With Nathan Smith leading the way with his four-wicket haul, New Zealand bowled out Pakistan for 271 runs in 44.1 overs to notch up a 73-run victory.
New Zeland now lead the series 1-0 with two games to go. Catch the score and ball-by-ball commentary on the NZ vs PAK, 1st ODI match, below
Squads:
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Abdullah Shafique, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Irfan Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Akif Javed, Mohammad Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haris Rauf, Usman Khan
New Zealand: Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Nathan Smith, William ORourke, Ben Sears, Jacob Duffy, Adithya Ashok
When will the first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan take place?
The first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan will be held on Saturday, March 29.
At what time will the first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan start?
The first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan will start at 3:30 AM IST. The toss will be held at 3 AM IST.
Where to watch the first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan on TV in India?
The first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan will be telecast LIVE on the Sony Sports Network in India.
Where to live stream the first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan in India?
The first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan will be streamed live on the Sony LIV, Amazon Prime and FanCode apps and websites in India.