Karachi (Web Desk): Pakistan set 281-run target for New Zealand in the third and final one-day international (ODI) in Karachi on Friday.
After Winning the toss, Pakistan decided to bat first and opener Fakhar Zaman smashed a ton and paved the way for the hosts to post a mammoth total for the touring team.
Before Haris Sohail joined Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan scored a fiery 74-ball 77, studded with six fours. Shan Masood walked back to the pavilion without troubling the scorecard, while skipper Babar Azam made a 13-ball 4.
For the Kiwis, Lockie Ferguson, Michael Bracewell, and Ish Sodhi took a scalp each.
Pakistan have made changes to the playing XI. Shan Masood has been replaces Imam-ul-Haq, while Mohammad Hasnain replaces Naseem Shah.
New Zealand have made no changes in their playing XI.
The series is levelled at 1-1 after the first two matches.
In the second ODI on Wednesday, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 79 runs.
Earlier on Monday, Pakistan strolled to a 6-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI after fast bowler Naseem took 5 wickets in Karachi.
Teams
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Hasnain, Haris Rauf
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (capt), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson
