Over 45. no runs. Bowler: Nathan Smith. Pakistan: 271/10(rr 6.02)

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Akif Javed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by O'Rourke. That's it! New Zealand comfortably defended their total, securing a 73-run victory. Pakistan's openers got off to a strong start, and Babar Azam played a valiant knock of 78 runs before Will O'Rourke dismissed him. Salman Ali Agha held one end steady but lacked the support to take the chase deeper. Nathan Smith was the standout bowler for New Zealand, picking up an impressive four wickets, with the rest of the bowlers providing solid support. With this win, New Zealand takes a 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. Mark Chapman is the Player of the Match for his brilliant batting performance.

End of over. Over 44. 2 runs. Bowler: Jacob Duffy. Pakistan: 271/9(rr 6.16)

Dot ball. Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.

Dot ball. Jacob Duffy to Mohammad Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Bracewell. Nine down for Pakistan.

One run. Jacob Duffy to Akif Javed. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Bracewell.

Dot ball. Jacob Duffy to Akif Javed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mitchell.

One run. Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point for 1 run.

End of over. Over 43. 3 runs. Bowler: Nathan Smith. Pakistan: 269/8(rr 6.26)

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Nicholls. Nicholls comfortably takes the catch.

Dot ball. APPEAL! Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay, appeal made for Caught. There is a clear gap between the bat and the ball.

One run. Nathan Smith to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run.

One run. Nathan Smith to Haris Rauf. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by O'Rourke.

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Naseem Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Bracewell. Naseem Shah departs without troubling the score.

One run. Nathan Smith to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter length ball, to leg backing away working, to fine leg for 1 run.

End of over. Over 42. 10 runs. Bowler: Jacob Duffy. Pakistan: 266/6(rr 6.33)

Dot ball. Jacob Duffy to Naseem Shah. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hay.

One run. Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Kelly.

Wide. Wide Jacob Duffy to Salman Ali Agha. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Hay.