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In a dominant performance, New Zealand clinched a 43-run win in the In the third and final one-day international match on Saturday, New Zealand completed a clean sweep of the series with a 3-0 scoreline. The match, which was shortened to 42 overs due to a delayed start at Mount Maunganui, saw Pakistan’s fragile batting lineup crumble once again in response to New Zealand’s total of 264 runs for 8 wickets.
Throughout the tour, Pakistan struggled to find their rhythm and were bowled out for just 221 in 40 overs. This mirrored the pattern of the first two matches, which New Zealand won by 73 and 84 runs, respectively. The result followed New Zealand’s dominant performance in the T20 series, where they triumphed 4-1.
Pakistan’s batsmen consistently failed to handle the aggressive pace and bounce of New Zealand’s seam attack. Their play was characterized by reckless shot selection, particularly on the challenging Bay Oval pitch. Ben Sears stood out as the leading bowler, taking an impressive 5 wickets for 34 runs. His lethal short-pitched deliveries accounted for four of Pakistan’s top-order wickets. Sears had also taken five wickets in the second ODI in Hamilton.
Seamer Jacob Duffy, who had been in excellent form throughout the series, added to the pressure by claiming 2 wickets for 40 runs, including the important dismissal of Mohammad Rizwan for 37 in the 33rd over. This wicket effectively ended any hopes of a Pakistan victory.
The Pakistani innings suffered an early blow when opener Imam-ul-Haq was forced to retire hurt after being struck on the jaw by a throw while attempting a quick single. Babar Azam, the standout batter for Pakistan, top-scored with 50 runs off 58 balls, but his efforts were not enough to stop the hosts. Abdullah Shafique contributed a cautious 33 runs from 56 balls.
Earlier in the day, New Zealand’s batting performance was anchored by Rhys Mariu, who scored a composed half-century in just his second international appearance. Mariu made 58 runs off 61 balls, hitting six boundaries and two sixes. While New Zealand’s middle order had promising starts, they struggled to convert those into significant scores. The turning point came from captain Michael Bracewell, who played a crucial cameo at the end of the innings, smashing 59 runs off just 40 balls, including six sixes. His innings concluded when he was caught off the final delivery by Akif Javed.
For Pakistan, seamer Akif Javed was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 62 runs. Naseem Shah also performed well, claiming 2 wickets for 54 runs and showcasing impressive pace and movement throughout the innings.
FAQs
- What was the result of the third ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan?
- New Zealand won the third ODI by 43 runs, completing a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan.
- How many wickets did Ben Sears take in the final match?
- Ben Sears took 5 wickets for 34 runs in the third ODI.
- Who was Pakistan’s top scorer in the third ODI?
- Babar Azam was Pakistan’s top scorer, making 50 runs off 58 balls.
- How did the match get delayed?
- The match was delayed by two hours due to a wet outfield.
- What was the total score for New Zealand in the third ODI?
- New Zealand scored 264/8 in their 42 overs.
