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New Zealand beat Pakistan in third ODI to clinch series

Sunday, 31 January 2016 11:21

Martin Guptill plays the ball away for four runs during the One Day International match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Eden Park on January 31, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand have beaten Pakistan by three wickets in the third and final One-Day International in Auckland. The match was decided under the Duckworth-Lewis rule after rain disrupted proceedings midway. Chasing a revised victory target of 263 runs from 43 overs, the Black Caps won the game with two balls remaining. The run chase was led by opener Martin Guptill (82) and Kane Williamson (84). Earlier, Pakistan scored 290, led by the 134-run third wicket partnership between Babar Azam (83) and Muhammad Hafeez (76). The result sees New Zealand win the three-match series 2-0.

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